Welcome to the Office of Indigenous Affairs

Director's Information

Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi

Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi is Kwagiulth (Fort Rupert) and Gusgimukw (Quatsino). Fran has just concluded the role of Chief of the Quatsino Band to take on the challenging role of the University of Victoria's first Director, Office of Indigenous Affairs. Fran has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria and a Master of Adult Education from Saint Francis Xavier University. Since the late 1980's, Fran has been involved in Aboriginal education in varying capacities. She has worked as a Home-School Coordinator, High School Support Worker, Post Secondary Counselor, Instructor, Director of the Gwa'SalaNakwax'da'xw College and Director of the Saanich Adult Education Centre. Fran has been elected School Trustee in School District #85 and has served on a number of education committees provincially and nationally. Fran views education as a catalyst for change and development on a personal level as well as on a collective level.

"Student success transforms into many realities, best articulated by the community, family and individual. The university's role in helping students to succeed means we strive to provide the balance that allows the students to walk comfortably between both worlds while they are here. "