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Biidaabban - Welcome to Community event provides tours for new Indigenous students
Indigenous InitiativesNipissing’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is inviting Indigenous students new to Nipissing University and Canadore College, as well as their children, parents, caregivers and family members, to a free family fun two-day tour of the campus and community. The event is an opportunity for Indigenous students to discover what the community has to offer and have fun with their family, while helping to prepare them for the newest chapter in their educational journey. -
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Nipissing
Indigenous InitiativesThursday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day; Nipissing University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting a celebration at the campus courtyard teepee and everyone is invited. -
Nipissing grad selected for MAMO Artist Residency
Fine Arts/Performing ArtsIndigenous InitiativesMy NipissingNipissing Fine Arts graduate Gerald McComb, BFA’17, has been working as a guest artist as part of the new MAMO – Indigenous Artist Residency Program. -
Indigenous Week at NU
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesIndigenous week is underway at Nipissing University, with a number of events, workshops, guest speakers and traditional teachings on offer and culminating in a screening of Colonization Road on Friday March 9, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Capitol Centre, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Michelle St. John. -
Pilot program welcomes Indigenous students and families
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesThis August, Enji Giigdoyang, Nipissing’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives, partnered with the Schulich School of Education and Canadore College to pilot a transition program for students relocating to North Bay for post-secondary education. -
Celebrate and learn about Indigenous culture
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NU hosts workshop on supporting Indigenous students
Indigenous InitiativesNipissing’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Enji giigdoyang, recently hosted a day of professional development for local educators aimed at building safer, more inclusive schools. The workshop was run by the Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions (COPA). -
Reconciliation North Bay launches
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesReconciliation will be a long journey that will take political will and a multigenerational and multi-institutional commitment. Locally, an important step on that journey took place today with the launch of Reconciliation North Bay. -
NU welcomes Governor General of Canada
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesNipissing University is pleased to welcome His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada to campus for a panel discussion on Aboriginal education and reconciliation. -
Debwendizon Aboriginal Youth Education Gathering
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesNipissing University’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives recently hosted its fourth Debwendizon Aboriginal Youth Education Gathering, on Tuesday, November 24. Debwendizon welcomes Aboriginal secondary students to campus from local and regional communities to connect with current Aboriginal students, staff and faculty and to engage in experiential learning opportunities.
