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Indigenous Services & Initiatives

Indigenous Services & Initiatives

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Northern College offers a range of supports and activities for our Indigenous students. We also offer workshops and activities for the entire college community to learn about Indigenous culture and traditions.

For more information on Indigenous Services & Initiatives, please contact:

Manager, Indigenous Services & Initiatives
Christina Kioke
705-235-3211
kiokech@northern.on.ca

Campus Contacts

Timmins Campus
Indigenous Student Advisor
Joseph Nakogee
705-235-3211 ext. 2233
nakogeej@northern.on.ca

Moosonee Campus
Indigenous Student Advisor
Kayla Solomon
705-336-2913
solomonk@northern.on.ca

Ootahpanask – Cree Cultural Centre
Moosonee Campus

Facebook Page:
facebook.com/OotahpanaskCreeCulture

Northern College -Indigenous Advisor with Student

Indigenous Student Advising

Indigenous advisors are available to meet with all students with any questions or needs you may have. Indigenous Advisors create a welcoming environment and ensure students are supported throughout the course of their college experience.

With our Advising Services, you will have access to peer tutoring, Elders on campus, health services and fitness centres, Indigenous student lounges and more.

Indigenous Student Advisors

Cultural Spaces and Events

Our campuses feature inspiring cultural spaces, including canvas tipis and Indigenous Student Lounges.

Our Timmins Campus is home to Ma-Mo-Keh-Nah-No (meaning Together Our Home), a unique permanent tipi with year-round access. These structures provide a space for gathering, healing and sharing. At Northern College, Indigenous Perspectives are incorporated into the curriculum.

Northern College is guided by our Indigenous Council on Education, Elders and community leaders to ensure programs, services and activities are connected to culture and tradition. Healing and sharing circles, workshops, Indigenous student assemblies, Indigenous Student Advisors and traditional events and activities are all part of the Northern experience.

Some events hosted include our Annual Pow Wow, Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week and Treaties Recognition Week events and activities, and many more.

Northern College students Roasting Marshmallows at a bonfire

Indigenous Pathways

Recruitment

Our Indigenous Student Recruitment Associate, Carolle Mclean (mcleanca@northern.on.ca), is available to help learners navigate options for pursuing your education.

 

James Bay Coast Access Centres

Many of our programs and courses are available to take through distance education options with access centres throughout the James Bay Coast to support learners in the communities of Moose Factory, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, and Kashechewan.

Email: jamesbayasdup@northern.on.ca

Access Centres

Academic Upgrading

Academic Upgrading at Northern College offers support and services to individuals seeking to advance their education.

Whether you are seeking to obtain high school equivalent, obtain pre-requisite courses to get into a college program, or develop computer or study skills, Academic Upgrading is here to support your pursuit of advancing your education and skills.

Academic Upgrading

Financial Assistance, Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Financial Assistance

Our Financial Aid Officers are here to help students navigate how you can fund your education.

Learn more about Financial Assistance at Northern, including the many Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards we offer.

Here you can find student loan information from Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC).

Financial Aid Office

External Bursaries

All External Bursaries

Métis Student Bursary Program

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to verified MNO citizens attending one of their 43 partner post-secondary institutions in Ontario, including Northern College.

Bursary applications are available to students each school year following registration in the fall term.

Applicants will be required to complete the MNO Metis Student Bursary Application and consent to an MNO citizenship verification check. The deadline to apply each year is December 31.

The amount of the bursaries will vary based on the funding available each year and the financial need of each applicant. Successful recipients are notified and announced in the winter term.

Visit the MNO Metis Student Bursary website for more information.

If you have any questions, please email PSESupport@metisnation.org.

To qualify for the bursary, applicants must:

  • Be a verified MNO citizen
  • Be a current student enrolled at one of our 43 partner post-secondary institutions in Ontario
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident *school-specific
  • Be an Ontario resident for at least 12 months before the start of your studies *school-specific
  • Demonstrate financial need

To complete the application, please visit: https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/MNO_Bursary_Program/.

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Métis Student Bursary Program

Community Resources & Supports

Community Organizations

 

Health Services

Mental Health Services

 

Education

 

Social Services

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