Dr. John Chenoweth

NVIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Chenoweth as its new President & CEO. Dr. Chenoweth, a member of the Upper Nicola Indian Band (Okanagan Nation) in the Nicola Valley of British Columbia, brings a wealth of experience and a lifelong dedication to serving Indigenous communities.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Chenoweth has worked to advance Indigenous education and has a deep commitment to supporting marginalized people within the educational system. His journey began with his graduation from the University of British Columbia’s Native Indian Teacher Education Program (NITEP), followed by a teaching career that spanned from 1994 as a schoolteacher to leadership roles as a Principal and District Principal for First Nations Education.

In 2007, Dr. Chenoweth transitioned to post-secondary education, serving in various capacities at NVIT, including Dean of Community Education, Associate Vice-President, and Vice-President Academic. His extensive leadership experience and profound knowledge of NVIT’s mission uniquely position him to guide the institution into the future.