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Canadore College and Nipissing University invite community to thought-provoking residential schools exhibit
GeneralIndigenous InitiativesCanadore College and Nipissing University invite the community to the Witness Blanket Exhibit from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) which will be housed in The Village at the Education Centre Campus beginning Monday, January 22 until Friday, February 16. Community members are welcome to view the exhibit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. -
18th Annual Welcome Back Pow Wow celebrates start of new academic year
GeneralIndigenous InitiativesToday, students, staff, and faculty from both Nipissing University and Canadore College gathered to celebrate the 18th Annual Welcome Back Pow Wow held by the pond at the Education Centre. This beloved tradition connects the Canadore and Nipissing campuses while celebrating Indigenous culture and the beginning of Fall Term. -
Welcome Pow Wow returns to Canadore College and Nipissing University
Indigenous InitiativesTraditional Indigenous singing and dancing could be heard Friday on the
Education Centre campus in North Bay. Organized by Nipissing University’s Office of
Indigenous Initiatives, Canadore College’s First Peoples’ Centre, and the Aboriginal Students
Association, the annual Welcome Pow Wow has been greeting new and returning students for
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Nipissing University launches new video series promoting Indigenous knowledge sharing
Indigenous InitiativesNipissing University is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series focused on Indigenous knowledge sharing. The six-video series, titled “Visiting with Anishnaabe and Cree Knowledge Holders”, features knowledge holders from across the region and was produced in support of Nipissing University’s Summer Indigenous Institute, a transition program for Indigenous students entering university. -
Nipissing University creates new Indigenous student awards with $75,000 CIBC donation
Student AwardsIndigenous InitiativesNorth Bay, ON – Nipissing University has created new student awards for Indigenous students made possible by a $75,000 donation from CIBC over three years. The President’s Indigenous Achievement Awards will provide up to eight students with bursaries of up to $5,000 in financial support each year. -
Nipissing University and Kenjgewin Teg partner to offer Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program
Indigenous InitiativesSchulich School of EducationA new partnership between Nipissing University and Kenjgewin Teg has been formed to offer joint delivery of the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP), a program designed to support the success of Indigenous children in both First Nation and Ontario provincial schools. -
Nipissing community shows support for Orange Shirt Day
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesNipissing University staff, faculty and students donned their orange shirts on September 30 to honour and commemorate the survivors of Canada's residential school system and their families. -
Learn more about treaties during Treaties Recognition Week
Indigenous InitiativesAs part of Treaties Recognition Week, Nipissing University and the Anishnabek Nation invite you to attend an information session to learn more about treaties and the treaty relationships that affect First Nations. -
NU to mark Orange Shirt Day
Indigenous InitiativesOn Thursday, September 27, Nipissing University’s community is invited to come together to acknowledge Orange Shirt Day. -
New video discusses working in relationship with Indigenous Communities
Indigenous InitiativesRecently a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous allied scholars, mentored graduate students, Elder-in-Residence, and community partners met in circle at Nipissing University to share knowledge, advice, and best practices for working with Indigenous communities in a good way.
