Dorothy Myo has been named the new commissioner of Indigenous languages, replacing interim commissioner Candice St-Aubin.
The Story
Dorothy Myo has been named the new commissioner of Indigenous languages, replacing interim commissioner Candice St-Aubin.
Myo, who was raised in Saulteaux First Nation in Saskatchewan, will serve in the role for five years.
Her LinkedIn profile says she is a fluent speaker of Saulteaux, Cree and English, and that she recently worked as deputy chief of self-government and senior director of policy and research at the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan.
The profile also says Myo led the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre, where she worked to preserve, protect and promote First Nations languages and cultures.
A cabinet decision announcing the appointment says Myo was selected for the role after consultations with Indigenous governments and organizations.
The selection process for a new, permanent commissioner was delayed, and St-Aubin’s 90-day term was extended last month. The term of Ron Ignace, the previous commissioner, ended in July, along with the terms of the office’s directors.
← More stories