Eileen Antone receives U of T honorary degree for leadership in Indigenous education – University of Toronto
June 11, 2026
For Eileen Antone, education has never been simply about instruction. It is about restoring voice, reclaiming knowledge and creating space for Indigenous ways of being to thrive.
Today, in recognition of her outstanding service to the university, as a respected Elder, teacher and Knowledge Keeper whose wisdom, leadership and mentorship have profoundly enriched the university community, Antone receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto.
A member of the Oneida of the Thames First Nation and of the Turtle Clan, Antone has spent decades shaping Indigenous education in Canada. As a U of T professor, her career has been marked by a deep commitment to Indigenous knowledge-making, language and learning grounded in community – work that has influenced generations of students, educators and researchers.
