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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. -
Rapper Frank Waln performing at NU
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesAward winning Sicangu Lakota Hip Hop artist, Frank Waln, is performing at Nipissing University on Tuesday, November 24, at 6 p.m. at The Wall. -
National Chief Bellegarde calls for change
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesAssembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde was at Nipissing University on Monday, September 28, for a special lecture about closing the gap between First Nations and Canada. -
Upcoming Office of Aboriginal Initiatives events
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesThis week, students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in a series of experiential and cultural learning opportunities. Activities include Elder teachings and guest speaker presentations by Maurice Switzer, Dale Turner, Dawn Lamothe and Paige Restoule as well as drum making, beading and traditional singing workshops.
