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Indigenous Magazine
Summer 2018 Edition
Lightning
Trail
The Feather 2018 Participation
Information
Has A New
Look
Northern College
Proudly Re-launches
The Feather!
BScN Students
Moose Factory and
Mattagami First Nations
Clincial and Cultural Experience
Share Your Story
How to Share Your Story on
People Making a Difference
In Your Community
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
1 2 About Northern College
1 3 President’s Message
1 4 Proud Partnership - KIDD Operations
1 5 BScN Student Experience
1 6 BScN Student Experience
1 7 Cultural Spaces and Activities
1 9 17th Annual Northern College Traditional Powwow
1 0 New Mineral Explorations Techniques Program
1 2 Lightning Trail 2018
1 3 Lightning Trail 2018 Information
1 5 Great Moon Gathering l Financial Assistance
16 Northern Training Division l Indigenous Courses
17 Elders on Campus l Indigenous Advising
18 Academic Upgrading
19 Academic Upgrading
20 Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week l Rock Your Mocs
21 Northern College Indigenous Council on Education
22 Submit A Story l Advertise in The Feather
Tr a d i t i o n a l t e r r i t o r y
Ac k n o w l e d g e m e n t
We acknowledge the traditional territory of the Indigenous people of the area.
about
Northern College
At Northern College, we provide an educational experience
that will enrich your spirit, heart, mind and body. We offer
a variety of preparatory, postsecondary and apprenticeship
programming that can help you walk your path in a
balanced, holistic way. With campuses in Haileybury,
Kirkland Lake, Moosonee and Timmins, Northern College is
also a leader in the delivery of distance education.
Northern College is guided by our Indigenous Council
HAILEYBURY on Education, Elders and community leaders to ensure
programs, services and activities are connected to culture
and tradition. We appreciate and respect the Indigenous
worldview and its contributions to contemporary thinking,
and are driven by the core values of strength, honesty,
sharing and kindness.
Northern College seeks to bring Indigenous Perspectives
to all learners by offering a range of activities and support
services. Healing and sharing circles, workshops, Indigenous
student assemblies, Indigenous Student Advisors and
KIRKLAND LAKE traditional events and activities are all part of the Northern
experience. Complement your worldview and traditional
practices with a Northern College education.
All of our campuses have cultural spaces used for gathering,
celebrating, healing and sharing. In addition to canvas tipis
at each campus, our Timmins Campus is home to Mamawi
Kee Kee Nao, a unique permanent tipi where we host
inspiring cultural events year round.
To discover how a Northern College education can lead
MOOSONEE to new opportunities for yourself, your family and your
community, visit northernc.on.ca.
TIMMINS
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President’s
Message
AHNII, KWE KWE, WACHEY, SAGO, WACHIYEA, BOOZHOO
Northern College has a strong commitment to the communities it serves which is demonstrated in our mission statement
“Excelling in quality, accessible education through innovative programs, services and partnerships, for the benefit of our
northern communities.”.
Indigenous perspectives are a strategic direction for the college, as we aspire to become the college of choice for Indigenous
People. Northern College will continue to expand on educational offerings and services throughout our catchment area First
Nations communities, and within our growing urban Indigenous and Metis populations. This is an ongoing process in which
we are expanding our institutional mosaic, one we are committed to complete.
At Northern College, our programs and support services embed Indigenous perspectives. We are aligning our curriculum to
explore Indigenous ways of knowing and assure our programs reflect the core tenants of Indigenous learning principles.
Northern College works with key governmental and non-governmental partners to ensure that both large and small
communities have growing access to literacy, preparatory training and education. We are working to provide increased access
to our programs and services to all the communities in our area, with special emphasis on the First Nations communities along
the James Bay Coast and the Reserves in proximity to our campuses. We also provide Access Centres in remote communities
to create local support and student development.
Our college has enjoyed a very close relationship in providing education and training programs to Indigenous communities
since Northern College was first established in 1967. Over the years, this relationship has now grown to where 11% of our
total college enrolment is comprised of Indigenous students. We are honoured and it is a privilege to receive your trust and
confidence to help develop the next generation of community leaders.
As a college, we are committed to continuing to hold meaningful dialogue and develop partnerships with Indigenous leaders,
learners, communities and employers, building on those strong relationships that have already been established.
Meegwetch,
Dr. Fred Gibbons
President and CEO, Northern College
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Proud to Partner
with Northern
2017 Common Core Graduation
Kidd Operations, the world’s deepest base-metal mine, has
been an important part of the community for more than 50 As Kidd Operations approaches its end of mine life,
years and has a long history of partnering with Northern the company is committed to maintaining responsible
College in support of the education and training goals of all production. Its track record for health, safety, environment
of the College’s learners. and community is recognized throughout the world, a
Over the years, Kidd Operations and its parent companies responsibility that Kidd will maintain through the final years
have provided annual bursaries, equipment, project grants of production, into progressive rehabilitation and beyond. In
and sponsorships totaling several hundreds of thousands of fact Kidd has created a $1 Million Legacy Fund in partnership
dollars. Most recently, Kidd has provided a grant towards with the Ontario Trillium Foundation to be made available
the purchase of a training simulator for the new Emergency after the mine
Services Centre now under construction at the Porcupine ceases production.
Campus. The fund is designed
to continue
Every year, Kidd supports a variety of Northern College’s supporting the local
Indigenous initiatives like the Traditional Pow Wow and the non-profit sector to
Bachelor of Science Nursing field trips that allow Nursing create sustainable
students to engage with and learn directly from First community-based
Nations people in their own communities. initiatives post-
Kidd Operations also partnered with the College’s Training closure.
Division to deliver a series of Hard Rock Common Core
Training sessions in which 17% of the students self-identified Nursing Students Cultural Experience
as Indigenous.
In addition to supporting Northern College’s engagement with
Indigenous rights holders, Kidd also invests in community-
based organizations and projects with mandates to serve
and/or include rural and urban Indigenous populations.
Some examples of these organizations include Timmins and
District Hospital, Northeastern Ontario Family and Child
Services, Missiway Health Services, Timmins Economic
Development Corporation, Timmins and Area Women in
Crisis, Timmins Multicultural Festival, and Timmins Native
Friendship Centre. Kidd Operations sponsor for 15th Annual Northern
College Traditional Powwow
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B S c N S t u d e n t s G a i n Va l u a b l e
E x p e r i e n c e i n M o o s o n e e , M o o s e Fa c t o ry
a n d M at ta g a m i F i r s t N at i o n
Eight third-year students taking the Laurentian University
Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
program at Northern College gained valuable clinical and
cultural experience during a week-long clinical placement
held in Moosonee and Moose Factory this February.
The placement was part of a course offering entitled
Northern Rural and Remote Nursing Experience, which
is designed to give students a deeper understanding of
the culture of local Indigenous communities, as well as
traditional approaches to health care. Students also learn
how to incorporate a patient’s cultural values into their
practice.
The group had a variety of cultural experiences and sharing
with the community. Students also attended a variety of
clinical days in the acute care settings and community
settings.
While in Moosonee and Moose Factory, students engaged in
various cultural activities such as a goose dinner, tamarack
bird making, participating in a sweat lodge as well as a
blanket exercise and meeting with a traditional healer.
The next part of course was a day trip to Mattagami Fist
Nation on April 18. Six students from École secondaire
catholique Thériault were invited to join the experience this
year.
During the day, students met with regional health care
providers and local leaders, including Mattagami First
Nation Chief Chad Boissoneau, Marilyn Debassige, Mental
Health Wellness Coordinator at Wabun Tribal Council
Debbie Proulx-Buffalo, Christine Dobson, and Elders, with a
visit to Mary Jane Naveau Memorial School.
“Once again this year, it was a pleasure to host Northern
College’s annual visit to Mattagami First Nation. As nursing
faculty and students visit annually, they learn the history of
Indigenous children and families of the Indian Residential
Schools. It enables the nursing students to enhance their
knowledge in cultural practices and traditions as well as
understanding the background history of potential future
clients during their nursing careers,” said Eileen Boissoneau,
Health Director of Mattagami First Nation.
Johanne Carbonneau, BScN Program Coordinator at
Northern College, developed the course after receiving
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B S c N S t u d e n t s G a i n Va l u a b l e
E x p e r i e n c e i n M o o s o n e e , M o o s e Fa c t o ry
a n d M at ta g a m i F i r s t N at i o n
student requests for more clinical opportunities focused on
local Indigenous groups. The curriculum allows students
to learn about and experience community health in a
culturally diverse environment.
“In addition to learning from a number of knowledge keepers
from the area, we observed the successes Mattagami First
Nation has achieved in terms of health, education, and
governance infrastructure. In sharing this experience with
the local high school, my personal fulfilment was enhanced
given my role as a mentor. I believe this was a meaningful
experience for all of us who participated which nurtured our
desire to learn about a unique and beautiful community,”
said Amanda Kioke, third-year BScN student.
“You cannot be ignorant about Canadian history. It’s
important to learn factors contributing to the oppression
and marginalization of the Indigenous culture. This
course truly shed light on this. We had the opportunity to
experience the culture through various clinical settings,
guest speakers, and cultural activities. As a result, I have
gained a lot of knowledge that I hope to apply in some way
in my future clinical practice.” Krista Shalton, 3rd year BScN
Student.
This experience was made possible thanks to the generous
financial support from Goldcorp, Kidd Operations, Tahoe
and private sponsors.
Meegwetch to the communities of Moosonee, Moose
Factory and Mattagami First Nation for hosting our
students.
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I n d i g e n o u s C u lt u r a l S pa c e s
and Activities
Northern College encourages and welcomes all cultural events and activities on and off campus. A number of events and
activities are planned throughout the year to celebrate Indigenous Traditions and Teachings. Our goals are to:
• Share Indigenous culture across campus activities and in the classroom
• Assist students with funding applications
• Support and enhance your college experience
All of our campuses feature inspiring cultural spaces, including canvas tipis and Indigenous student lounges. Our Timmins
Campus is home to Mamawi Kee-Kee-Nao, a unique permanent tipi with year-round access. The tipi can also be used to meet
with the campus Elder, smudge and be together. These structures provide a space for gathering, healing and sharing.
Indigenous Friendship Lounges are also welcoming places on each campus for students to socialize, study, and relax. They are
equipped with a coffee machine, microwave, tables, chairs, couches, computers and printers.
Timmins Moosonee
Permanent Tipi Canvas Tipi
Shaptuan Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week
Canvas Tipi Window Display of Indigenous Items
Annual Powwow Indigenous Student Lounge
Youth Summer Camp – Lightning Trail Elder on Campus
Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week Indigenous Student Advisor(partakes in Indigenous
Window Display of Indigenous Items student recruitment, coastal visits)
Indigenous Student Lounge Smudging Area
NSA – Native Student Assembly NC tour - James Bay High Schools – Gr. 11/ 12 Students
Northern College Indigenous Council on Education tour 4 campuses
Elder on Campus Regional Career Fair – NC is an organizing partner. Includes
Indigenous Student Advisor (partakes in Indigenous visits to coast communities. (FA, Kash, Atta)
student recruitment, community events) NC Staff Cultural Awareness PD, Visits to Moosonee/MF
Indigenous Liaison Officer
Smudging Area
NC tour - James Bay High Schools – Gr. 11/ 12 Students Haileybury
tour 4 campuses
NC Staff Cultural Awareness PD, Visits to Moosonee/MF Canvas Tipi
Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week
Indigenous Student Lounge
Kirkland Lake Elder on Campus
Indigenous Student Advisor (partakes in Indigenous
Canvas Tipi student recruitment, community events)
Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week Smudging Area
Indigenous Student Lounge NC tour - James Bay High Schools – Gr. 11/ 12 Students
Elder on Campus tour 4 campuses
Indigenous Student Advisor (partakes in Indigenous NC Staff Cultural Awareness PD, Visits to Moosonee/MF
student recruitment, community events)
Smudging Area
NC tour - James Bay High Schools – Gr. 11/ 12 Students
tour 4 campuses
NC Staff Cultural Awareness PD, Visits to Moosonee/MF
7 The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018
Powwow our Sisters and Brothers Saturday, April 21 – Sunday, April 22, 2018
17th Annual Northern College
Traditional Powwow
By: Stephanie Tamming
Thank you to all the
On April 21 and 22, 2018, Northern College hosted its
Annual Traditional Powwow, “MMIW: Remembering and committee members:
Honoring our Sisters and Brothers.” Families, friends,
dancers, drummers, singers, Elders and co-workers joined David Faries Joanne Rickard
together over the two day event to celebrate. Joe Nakogee Mary Jane Sutherland
Kim Piché Monique Edwards
As a first time member on the Northern College Powwow Kathy Gagain Nathan Naveau
Committee, I have to say THIS WAS AN INCREDIBLE Willy Metat Monique Lafond
EXPIERENCE. Caitlyn Kaltwasser Amy Danchuck
Alana Graham Hope Kooses
I’ve always enjoyed attending Powwows and although I Heather Murry Anna Black
didn’t get to sit back and admire the beautiful event unfold, Louise Cloutier Andrea Jolly
I got to enjoy the fun behind the scenes. It was exciting,
ensuring things ran smoothly. The months of prep and the
busyness during the event was well worth it. It’s a great
feeling to walk into work following the powwow and
hearing so much positive feedback at how will we did this
year!
Thank you to all our
sponsors:
Algoma University
Advanced Security
De Beers Canada Victor Mine
Detour Gold
Five Nations Energy
Glencore’s Kidd Operations
Goldcorp – Porcupine Gold Mines
Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services
Tahoe Resources
Métis Nation of Ontario
Ojibway Cree Cultural Centre
Ontario Power Generation
Timmins Police Service
Timmins Native Friendship Centre
Day Star Stitching
Mennonite Central Committee
9 The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018T h i n g s H av e C h a n g e d i n M i n i n g a n d E x p l o r at i o n i n
O n ta r i o - N e w M i n e r a l E x p l o r at i o n T e c h n i q u e s P r o g r a m
By: Kimberley Norman Techniques in the fall of 2018. This program will teach
students the theory and hands-on skills that are used
In 2009, the Mining Act in Ontario changed for the first time to explore for the minerals that we mine. In the spirit of
in a century. With this change came transparency, where the 7 tenets of Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan)
Mining and Exploration companies are now required by Indigenous Education Protocol, this program will introduce
law to consult with Indigenous Communities and the public many aspects of Indigenous culture as it pertains to the
regarding their exploration and mining activities. They exploration process, the environment and the economy in
are now required by law to submit plans and permitting Canada.
applications to many government agencies such as the
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, The The program is two semesters in length if completed on
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, the Ministry of a full time basis, or at your own pace if part-time, with
Northern Development and Mines, etc. They are required a maximum of three years to complete the program. It
to submit financial assurance in real dollars (usually in 10’s is offered entirely on-site at the Timmins campus, and it
of millions) to the government to hold in trust to pay for is also offered by distance, or in a blended format with a
mine closure and reclamation of the land before they will mandatory 2-week on-site field school at the Timmins
even be issued a permit to proceed into advanced-stage campus in a new lab facility. Students will be prepared for
exploration activities, well before production mining even employment immediately upon graduation in many areas
begins. of the Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry. A distinct
advantage of the modular and distance delivery method is
What all of this means is that the Mining and Exploration that students can remain employed while they complete
companies in Ontario are being held accountable by the their certificate studies. Graduates may find employment
government for their activities and the impact that these with Exploration Companies, Mining Companies, Materials
activities have on the Traditional Lands of our Indigenous and Geochemical Testing Laboratories, Environmental
Peoples, the environment, and the economy of our Companies, Drilling Companies and Exploration and Mining
communities. Supply/Sales Companies and Government Agencies.
In Ontario, we are currently in the stage where Mining Courses:
and Exploration companies and Indigenous Communities Semester 1
are building a relationship with one another, as Mining Introduction to Mineral Exploration and Mining
and Exploration companies learn more about Indigenous Introduction to Geology and Geomorphology
Peoples, cultures, and traditions, and our Communities Sampling Methods and Protocols
engage Industry in the consultation process. In the future, Mineral Exploration Workplace Best Practices (Safety)
this relationship will grow in strength, as both groups learn MA1100 Mathematics I
about each other and work together to conduct exploration CM1903-A Communications I – Model A
and mining activities in a way that is respectful and
responsible to both people and the environment. To us at Semester 2
Northern College, closing this divide starts with education, Introduction to GIS Applications (database and QA/QC)
by teaching the next generation of explorationists. It was Fieldwork, Mapping and Orienteering
with this in mind that the Mineral Exploration Techniques Environmental Best Practices in Mineral Exploration
program was developed. Geophysical Methods in Mineral Exploration
Geochemical Methods in Mineral Exploration
Northern College’s Haileybury School of Mines is pleased General Education Elective
to announce the launch of a brand new one-year Ontario Field School I and Field School II: Exploration and Geological
College Certificate program in Mineral Exploration Field Methods (one week each)
The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018 10ONE YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGES CERTIFICATE
Mineral Exploration Techniques
Mineral Exploration Techniques
Northern College’s new 1-year certificate program provides
you with the entry-level knowledge and skills to function as a
valuable member of a mineral exploration team. The program
incorporates both classroom teaching and valuable hands-on
experience during a culminating two-week field school at the
Timmins Campus. The modular format and distance delivery
of this program provides you with the flexibility to study while
maintaining your employment.
• The online format can be taken at a full- or part-time pace.
• Graduates of the program may choose to continue their
studies in the Mining Engineering Technician diploma
program at Northern College, with advanced standing in
three common courses. This program is also offered in a
blended delivery format combining on site and distance
learning.
To learn more about the new certificate program,
email mining@northern.on.ca or visit northernc.on.caINDIGENOUS YOUTH SUMMER RETREAT
August 12 - 17, 2018
Lightning Trail is a camp hosted by Northern College for youth ages 12-15.
Our camp introduces attendees to postsecondary life (including living at the
Residence for a week) while building confidence, leadership skills, team work
skills and cultural understanding.
For more information visit northernc.on.ca/lightningtrail
or email lightningtrail@northern.on.ca
The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018 12INDIGENOUS YOUTH SUMMER RETREAT
Interest Application Form
Lightning Trail is a camp hosted by Northern College for youth ages 12-15. Our camp introduces attendees to
post-secondary life (including living at the Residence for a week) while building confidence, leadership skills,
team work skills and cultural understanding. The desired result is to help students identify their dreams; their
strengths and a pathway to achievement.
Throughout the week, many exciting events are planned. Some of these include:
• The Sacred Fire
• Drum Teachings
• Cultural Teachings Lead by Elders/Knowledge Keepers
• Post-secondary program workshops
• And we can’t forget the fun and games with prizes to be won!
We want to hear from you in order to ensure the best experience. Show us your interest by answering the fol-
lowing questions:
1. Introduce yourself. What is your name, where are you from, how old are you? (remember you must be
12-15 years of age to participate)
2. Are you interested in learning about your culture? Yes or No
3. Are you interested in learning about post-secondary? Yes or No
4. In two or three sentences tell us what you hope to learn/experience during Lightning Trail 2018?
Apply one of two ways!
1) In writing to:
Lightning Trail Committee
Northern College, Indigenous Services Department
4715 Highway 101 East
South Porcupine, Ontario
P0N 1H0
OR
2) Get creative! Send us a video of you. If you’d like, include your friends, family and/or community in the
video. These can be sent to:
lightningtrail@northern.on.ca
Lastly,
Provide a personal reference! A friend, relative, a mentor, a teacher, or anyone in the community who you look
up to. Someone to attest to how awesome you are!
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Lightning Trail Committee
13 The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018New Developments at
Northern College
Integrated Emergency Services Complex
The $19.2 million 40,000 square foot project at the Timmins Campus will be the new home to the
College’s Pre-Service Firefighter, Paramedic, Paramedic Bridging, and Police Foundations programs,
and includes community partnerships with the Whitney Fire Station (City of Timmins), Cochrane
District EMS, and Health Sciences North Base Hospital.
The complex will feature state-of-the-art facilities, including a mock courtroom, jail cell and exterior
intersection, interview and fingerprint rooms, scenario labs, and fire, ambulance and police vehicle
bays. An Advanced Disaster Management Simulator (ADMS) system will be integrated into the
facility’s technology to provide true-to-life virtual environments and scenarios. This training system,
used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be the first of its kind in Canada. Construction
commenced in 2017 and is scheduled to be completed by September 2018.
STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR FALL 201827th Annual Financial
G r e at M o o n A s s i s ta n c e
G at h e r i n g
The Mushkegowuk Council – Omushkego Education’s Northern College students may be eligible to receive
27th Annual Kishay Pisim Mamawihitowin – Great Moon financial assistance in the form of bursaries. Bursaries can
Gathering (KPM-GMG2018) returned for another year at help you with the costs associated with your studies.
Northern College on February 15th and 16th, 2018. This
marked the third consecutive year that Northern College What Is A Bursary?
co-hosted the two-day event at the Timmins Campus.
A bursary is a monetary award that is granted on the basis
This educational conference provides dialogue, knowledge of financial need. Bursaries are different from scholarships,
and insights, resources, and opportunities for educators as scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic or
to share and learn traditional Omushkego education, personal achievement. Bursaries are financial-need based
language, values, and strategies that support students’ awards that do not have to be repaid.
engagement and success.
I’m Sponsored. Can I Apply For Bursaries?
KPM-GMG2018 welcomed 350 educators from education
authorities in Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Yes! Whether or not you are a sponsored student.
and Moose Cree First Nations to Timmins. Guests from
provincial schools were also invited to attend, as well as What If I Am Not Status?
Northern College staff.
Anyone who self-identifies as Indigenous (either First
Seminar and workshop facilitators, from the Mushkegowuk Nation (Status, Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit) can apply for
Territory, Ontario, and across Canada, joined early learning Indigenous specific bursaries.
to grade 12 educators to explore the theme of Identity,
and to share and learn traditional Omushkego education, Remember!
language, values, and strategies that support students’
success. While there are many bursaries available to you through
Northern College, there are also a wide variety of bursaries
The two‐day event had guest speakers, workshops, offered externally. You may be eligible for some of these
traditional and cultural ceremonies, a Thursday private bursaries, depending on your area of study or affiliation
screening of the film Indian Horse, along with the James with various groups or organizations. Be sure to ask your
Bay Treaty – Treaty No. 9 and MacMartin Diary exhibit, the Student Advisor about what bursaries you may be eligible
Science North‐produced planetarium show Under the Same to apply for – they are happy to help you!
Stars: Minwaadiziwin, and universities’ information booths.
INDIGENOUS YOUTH SUMMER RETREAT
August 12 - 17, 2018
Lightning Trail is a camp hosted by Northern College for youth ages 12-15.
Our camp introduces attendees to postsecondary life (including living at
the Residence for a week) while building confidence, leadership skills,
team work skills and cultural understanding.
For more information visit northernc.on.ca/lightningtrail
or email lightningtrail@northern.on.ca
15 The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018Northern Indigenous
Training Division Courses Offered
Northern Training Division – the training division of We currently offer two Indigenous post-secondary courses:
Northern College – provides customized vocational training
programs that can prepare you for a career in a variety of • GN1223 - Canadian Indigenous Relations (New name
fields; from mining to heavy equipment operation. Here are and course code - formerly GN1213 Canadian Aboriginal
just a few of the high-quality training programs we offer: Relations)
A Gen Ed course offered with 1 Centra delivery provided
• Diamond Driller Assistant Common Core to students in Law Clerk, Business and Environmental
Developed by Northern’s world-renowned Haileybury Technician programs as a non-elective Gen Ed credit in
School of Mines and our partners in the Canadian diamond their programs, and also now offered as an elective Gen
drilling industry, this 10-week program includes extensive Ed choice to students in other programs. (The recent
hands-on training delivered by skilled instructors with provincial program quality review had identified that we
comprehensive drilling experience. need to provide more elective choice to students in General
Education credits)
• Heavy Equipment Operator and Commercial Driving
Develop comprehensive driving and operator skills that • NA1403 - Social Work and First Nations Peoples.
are high demand from employers in a wide range of This is part of the SSW (& Police Foundations) program,
industries. Through a combination of practical and real taught by 2-3 profs in 2-3 deliveries.– I believe this is
pit experience, our Heavy Equipment Operator Training considered a vocational course for that program, not a Gen
programs will teach you to safely and effectively operate Ed, even though there is little that is SSW-specific.
industrial equipment including backhoes, bulldozers,
excavators, graders, loaders and rock trucks. In addition, we have recently developed two new items:
• Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core • GN7253 Indigenous and Traditional Ecological
This industry-leading Haileybury School of Mines Knowledge – a 45 hour Gen Ed which has been completed
developed 12-week modular training program will provide with pre-recorded lectures and resources, and is designed
you with the entry-level skills required to become an for anytime facilitated delivery (Not yet offered)
underground hard rock miner.
• 10 hour Indigenous Culture in Canada – Virtual Reality
Enabled Learning MODULE is not set up as a course, but is
Student Testimonial a VR experience / learning resource available at our local
campus LRCs
“The program was amazing as were the trainers.
There was a lot of one on one, hands on experience.
Also, a lot of encouragement throughout the
course as well. There is a huge demand in mining
and because of that and this program, I’ve
secured employment. I would highly recommend
taking this course. It’s definitely helped me out
and I have no regrets. I enjoyed the course and
you will too.”
Mia VanAlphen, Underground Hard Rock
Common Core Graduate
The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018 16Elders on Campus Student Services
Program Indigenous Advising
Northern College recognizes the significant role of Advisors create a welcoming environment and ensure
traditional knowledge and the importance of passing such students are supported throughout the course of their
teachings to future generations. college experience.
The College is pleased to provide Elders on Campus who Haileybury Campus & the Kirkland Lake Campus
foster the well-being of students and staff by sharing their Monique Lafond, Indigenous Student Advisor
experiences, knowledge, and wisdom with the College 705-567-9291 ext. 3626
community. Elders value education, support students, and lafondm@northern.on.ca
inspire an enriched environment of cultural understanding
and diversity. Timmins Campus
Joseph Nakogee, Indigenous Student Advisor
During the academic year, students and staff can consult 705-235-3211 ext. 2233
and converse with an Elder who may provide one-on-one nakogeej@northern.on.ca
mentoring, share cultural teachings, support curriculum
and learning, and participate in events that reflect, Moosonee Campus
celebrate, and respect Indigenous knowledge and culture. Willard Small, Indigenous Student Advisor
Elders on Campus will support pride in language, culture, 705-336-2913 ext. 5603
and history. smallw@northern.on.ca
Elders can:
•Mentor and motivate the community to incorporate
traditional Indigenous knowledge with the life of being a
student.
•Foster intergenerational and cultural connections.
•Contribute to a safe, comfortable, and welcoming
atmosphere and model unconditional acceptance.
STILL TIME TO APPLY
•Emphasize the importance of spiritual wellness in one’s
education.
FOR FALL 2018
•Introduce the entire College community to the rich
traditions and talent in the Indigenous community.
•Share with the community their knowledge and experience
about issues, cultures, and concerns.
•Consult and guide the community on how to incorporate
a “holistic” worldview in curriculum development and
delivery.
Our Elders
northernc.on.ca
Marilyn Chevrier-Wills, Haileybury Campus
Jeanette Gilbert, Kirkland Lake Campus
Rachel Chakasim, Moosonee Campus
David Faries, Timmins Campus
Indigenous Advisors are available to meet with all students
for any questions or needs they may have. Indigenous
17 The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018Academic
Upgrading
A solid education is the best first step along the path to for college. This would get me closer to where I wanted to
success but not everyone be in life; a nurse. Becoming a nurse was my dream as a
Students who enter college through academic upgrading child, so I said I would work towards it no matter how long
do better than others, according to stats from colleges it took. So in September of 2015, I was enrolled in the adult
across Ontario, tend to stay in the program they first upgrading program. I thought to myself it was hard at first
register in, graduate in greater numbers, and attain higher and almost gave up a couple of times. Inspirational quotes
grades than their colleagues. While you prepare, discover and having to hear my family say not to give up when it gets
and get a feel for the Northern College experience, you are hard really helped me push through. I have to say it wasn’t
able to gain prerequisites and develop the skills to help you easy at times but would ask for help if I didn’t understand
prepare for college programs. the work, which really helped instead of keeping to myself
and having no idea of what to do. So I kept going, and by
Moosonee Student Testimonials the time a few months had passed they spoke of graduation
which was even more exciting. I said to myself ’Wow, that
went really quick’ and I can’t believe I waited this long to
go back to school. So I graduated with honors in June 2016.
But I didn’t stop there. I also took the Pre-Health Sciences
program in September 2016 as it helps students concentrate
on the health field and prepares you for Nursing. Another
few months went by and also graduated from that course.
So, September 2017 rolls along and Northern College was
offering the Practical Nursing Program and I said ‘yes,
finally!’. Now I am in the nursing program and couldn’t
be happier! You meet a lot of new people along the way
and you help each other and encourage each other to keep
going. So if you want to change your lifestyle or have a
dream you had since you were young, it’s never too late
to return back to school and pursue your dreams. Quit
Graduate Focus- Carel Okimaw, Moosonee putting on the back burner and making excuses and ‘get’r
done!’ There’s a quote I never get tired of hearing by Earl
Carel is a graduate of the adult upgrading program. Nightingale, which reads, “Never give up on a dream just
She reached her training goal of gaining the entrance because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time
requirements to the Pre Health Program at Northern will pass anyway.” And it’s very true. I’m loving the course
College in Moosonee. She successfully completed that thus far and cannot wait to complete it!
program last year. She has now moved on to the next part
of her journey and started her studies in Practical Nursing.
Carel would like to share these wonderful words with us
about her decision to return to school:
“In the past I was in and out of school, not wanting anything
to do with it. I got into trouble with the law and ended up
in and out of facilities. So a couple of years ago I decided
enough was enough and to get my education back on track.
I came to Northern College and asked if I could take the
adult upgrading program to get the entrance requirements
The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018 18Academic
Upgrading
Graduate Focus- Jessica Sutherland, Moosonee Current Learner Focus: Lucsas Shisheesh,
Attawapiskat
“I graduated from the Northern College Adult Upgrading
program in 2012 in Moosonee. A couple of years later
I finished the Northern College Social Service Worker
program in 2015. Then I graduated with honors from the
Addictions Counselling program in 2016. I started working Lucas attends the program at our Attawapiskat site. He
at the Sagashtawao Healing Lodge soon after I completed would like to share these words about his goal and progress
my education. I have been working here for over a year and so far.
I love what I do! I recently became a certified Indigenous “My name is Lucas Shisheesh and I’m from Attawapiskat.
Wellness and Addictions Worker, and that was the proudest My dream is to join the Canadian army. I want to become
moment of my life- I worked six years to get to where I am. I a mechanic. I have to be able to pass tests before I can get
believe it all happened because of the Academic Upgrading into the Canadian army, so I came to college to learn to
program, I got the skills and education that I needed to get read, write, do math and use a computer. I have learned
to where I am today”. to read and I love reading. I love coming to the Adult Skills
Development and Upgrading Program (ASDUP).”
~Well done and amazing work Lucas! Keep it up!
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19 The Feather Magazine - Summer 20185th Annual Indigenous Rock
Cultural Awareness Week Yo u r M o c s
Northern College hosted its fifth annual Indigenous Cultural Rock Your Mocs is an all-day event where students can
Awareness Week during the 2017 Fall Semester. The week wear their moccasins to school, and spotters will be giving
provides an opportunity for students, staff, faculty and away prizes.
members of the community to celebrate and highlight the
richness of the local Indigenous cultures that Northern
College is fortunate to be a part of.
Activities across our four campuses included cultural
teachings, arts and crafts workshops, traditional food
preparation, live music and information sessions with
community organizations. The week’s events were open to
all members of our campus communities as well as college
students and staff.
Throughout the week, local high schools dropped in to On Wednesday, March 21st, Rock your Mocs event was
observe and learn traditional ways of cooking wild meat in held on the Kirkland Lake and Haileybury campuses to
the Shaputuan such as Canada goose, rabbit, moose, trout, help celebrate the first day of spring and the Sugar Moon.
partridge and of course, bannock on a stick. Students and staff wore their moccasins hoping to be seen
by spotters and having a chance to get a Tim’s card or
This week provides many opportunities to celebrate the cafeteria bucks worth $5.00. In order to include distance
uniqueness and beauty that lies within the many nations. learners, all students on or off campus were asked to
The most important aspect of the week was the socializing submit a “selfie” of their moccasins for a chance to win 1st
and sharing of humour between different cultures through or 2nd prize. There were many creative entries into the
storytelling, sharing our history and engaging in discussions draw. The 1st prize winner is Samantha Graham – a $50.00
related to our unique culture within the mainstream culture Tim Horton card and 2nd prize went to Jessica Jurchuk – a
of Canada. $20.00 Tim Horton card. Congratulations to both students
who are in the Vet Sciences Program at the Haileybury
Indigenous Cultural Awareness Week relates directly to campus. Thanks to all who participated!
one of the college’s four strategic directions, Indigenous
Perspectives. Northern College is committed to holding
meaningful dialogue and developing partnerships with
Indigenous leaders, learners, communities and employers,
and building on strong relationships that have already been
established.
The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018 20northern college Indigenous Council
on education
Northern College’s vision is success for our northern communities through learning and partnerships.
Our mission is to work with all of our communities to ensure quality, accessible education through
innovative programs, services and partnerships. The Northern College Indigenous Council acts as
a voice for the Indigenous community and a leader in ensuring that the education needs of the
indigenous community are identified, addressed, evaluated, and assessed.
CURRENT MEMBERS INCLUDE:
Dorothy Larkman, Chair, Indigenous Council
Dr. Fred Gibbons, Northern College President, Indigenous Council Member
Michael Miller, Open Seat, Indigenous Council Member
Irene Tomatuk, Mushkegowuk, Indigenous Council Member
Sharon Nate, Matawa, Indigenous Council Member
Veronica Nicholson, Open Seat, Indigenous Council Member
Lillian Trapper, Open Seat, Indigenous Council Member
Kathy Cheechoo, Open Seat, Indigenous Council Member
Ken Neegan, Open Seat, Indigenous Council Member
Melody Chislett-Morris, Métis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Council Member
Melanie Verrault, Open Seat, Indigenous Council Member
Laura Flood, Open Seat, Indigenous Council Member
21 The Feather Magazine - Summer 2018S u b m i t a S t o ry C a l l f o r s u b m i s s i o n s !
Indigenous cultures have long passed on knowledge
through storytelling. We want to hear from you and your
community!
Send us your stories that relate to Northern College!
Anything from community events, workshops, and class
fieldtrips, to student testimonials and alumni success
stories. We want to know about it and share the news with
our college community!
We also want to show the diversity of our campus
communities. Submissions are welcome from all community
members and Northern College students, staff and faculty!
Deadline for submission for the upcoming issue are October
1, 2018, and chosen work will be published in The Feather’s
Fall 2018 Issue.
Submissions may be up to 500 words in length on any
subject or in any style. We encourage you to include any
related images, photos or artwork.
For more information or to submit your story, please
contact: tammings@northern.on.ca
Support Indigenous Student Bursaries
B y A d ve r t i s i n g i n T h e Fe a t h e r !
Northern College will be offering the opportunity for your business, school, or community organization to be promoted in the
upcoming issues of The Feather. Proceeds from the advertisement campaign will support Indigenous students studying at
Northern College by providing bursaries. Advertising deadline October 1, 2018 for the Winter Edition.
For more information or to book your ad, please contact: tammings@northern.on.ca
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