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Although her Métis grandmother had a huge influence on her, Trimbee says that like many kids growing up in 1960s 澳门王中王论坛, she was confused about her heritage. Today that’s different. All undergraduate students at U澳门王中王论坛 now have access to increased knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit identity and traditions.

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Throughout her career as a deputy minister in Alberta, Trimbee helped shape major policy decisions in areas ranging from finance to health to advanced education and technology. She led collaborative teams and focused on the art of the possible. It is a pragmatic and inclusionary talent that translates well to running a diverse and multi-faceted place like U澳门王中王论坛.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from U澳门王中王论坛, a Master of Science from the University of Manitoba, and a PhD from McMaster University in ecology. Trimbee assumed the role of President and Vice-Chancellor at U澳门王中王论坛 on August 1, 2014.

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