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Indigenous Services & Initiatives

Indigenous Student 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

Our Indigenous Student Recruitment Associate, Carolle Mclean (mcleanca@northern.on.ca), is available to help learners navigate all the options out there to pursue your education.

Academic Upgrading

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

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

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, or 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

Métis Nation of Ontario’s Métis Student Bursary Program: The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to registered students who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Applicants will be required to complete the MNO Metis Student Bursary Application and consent to an MNO citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards. If you have any questions, please direct all inquiries to: PSEsupport@metisnation.org. To complete the application for the MNO Metis Student Bursary program, please visit: https://metisnation.smapply.io/prog/MNO_Bursary_Program/.

 

RBC Future Launch Scholarships

Indspire

EACOM Timber Corporation Indigenous Bursary

List of External Bursaries

Community Resources & Supports

Community Resources

 

Health Services:

Mental Health Services

 

Education

 

Social Services

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