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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. -
The thirteenth annual Welcome Powwow
My NipissingThe thirteenth annual Welcome Powwow at Nipissing University and Canadore College will be held on Friday, September 14, at 11:30 a.m. beside the Education Centre pond. -
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. -
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. -
Award for Lukin-Linklater
Faculty/Staff AwardCongratulations to Tanya Lukin Linklater, director of Indigenous Initiatives, on earning the inaugural Wanda Koop Research Fund, created by Canadian Art. -
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. -
The twelfth annual Welcome Powwow
My NipissingThe twelfth annual Welcome Powwow at Nipissing University and Canadore College will be held on Friday, September 15, at 11:30 a.m. beside the Education Centre pond. -
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).
