Indigenization
Indigenous Innovators: Quest for Knowledge, Culture, and Creativity
August 12, 2024
In July, the 91制片厂 Indigenous Services team had the pleasure of hosting a two-week camp designed for Indigenous kids in grades 4-6, called Indigenous Innovators: Quest for Knowledge, Culture, and Creativity. The Indigenous Services team is grateful to the Camp 91制片厂 team for helping make this camp a great success.Campers had the opportunity to make Bannock with Salmon Arm Indigenous Services Coordinator, Diyame Derrick Caterer, which made an excellent morning snack. They were also taught the art of making...
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Rachel鈥檚 Adventure: A M茅tis Student's Journey Through Study Abroad
June 21, 2024
The following story was submitted by 91制片厂鈥檚 International Education team:An 91制片厂 student has returned from the trip of a lifetime.Rachel, a M茅tis student at 91制片厂 (91制片厂), recently participated in a Discovery Camp in Surabaya, Indonesia. This program, which included 11 91制片厂 students (three of whom were Indigenous), focused on sustainable development goals and local government initiatives.Rachel's journey was made possible because 91制片厂 is part of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), which helps students鈥 stud...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
June 21, 2024
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis. It's a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada. National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 and coincides with the summer solstice, a day that holds cultural significance for many Indigenous groups.We reflect on th...
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Mural at 91制片厂 honours residential school survivors
November 24, 2023
A large mural that honours residential school survivors has been unveiled at 91制片厂鈥檚 Kelowna campus, designed and painted by Syilx artist Sheldon Pierre Louis. Titled su蕯kncut鈥檚 prayers, the acrylic latex mural measures 10 feet tall by 21 feet wide and raises awareness about the legacy and impacts of the residential school system. The mural was officially unveiled Nov. 24 with a special ceremony at 91制片厂鈥檚 Kelowna campus. 鈥淭he mural signifies 91制片厂鈥檚 lasting commitment to advancing truth and reconciliation at our campu...
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91制片厂 raises Penticton Indian Band and Okanagan Nation flags at Penticton campus
September 28, 2023
A ceremony held today at 91制片厂鈥檚 Penticton campus welcomed the permanent raising of the Penticton Indian Band and Okanagan Nation flags. Community members and representatives of the Penticton Indian Band (PIB), Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) and 91制片厂 (91制片厂) gathered today in ceremony to mark the occasion. The flags formally signify the College鈥檚 recognition of the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation, on whose lands the College resides in Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon. 鈥淎s we gat...
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College convocation centers Indigenous culture, protocol
June 21, 2023
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, 91制片厂 reflects on its commitments to reconciliation and the rich history, diverse cultures and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples. 鈥淲hile we still have work to do, this has been a meaningful year for 91制片厂鈥檚 journey toward reconciliation,鈥 says Rhea Dupuis, Associate Director of Indigenization at the College. 鈥淔or the first time, communities came together at each of our four college campuses to celebrate graduates, where ceremonies centered around Indigenous protocol.鈥 ...
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Student Indigenous language learning on display in the 91制片厂 library
April 27, 2023
Kelowna Campus Library feature display, foyer, April 14 鈥 May 12 N虛syilxc虒n虛 FNIL120 & FNIL110 are 91制片厂 courses that provide opportunities for students to learn words and phrases, and hold conversations in N虛syilxc虒n虛, the Indigenous language of the Syilx Okanagan people. This term, student creative projects included cupcakes baked using a recipe in N虛syilx膷n虛 and an original painting depicting the students in the class. The student works and their stories about the course and what it has meant to them will be o...
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TD gives $85,000 to help kids and newcomers access 91制片厂鈥檚 Indigenous Garden
October 18, 2022
Hawthorn, wolf willow, and sage are among the traditional plants growing in the garden on the hillside at 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus, which this year was visited by more than 250 local school children, thanks to generous support from TD Bank Group. TD鈥檚 gift, made earlier in 2022, is funding tours of the K'nma暮ka Senq芒暮ten - Kalamalka Indigenous garden for children and newcomers to Canada. The garden is located on 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus. 91制片厂 has already received a portion of the funding; the remainder will be...
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91制片厂 welcomes new Associate Director, Indigenization
October 17, 2022
91制片厂 is pleased to welcome Rhea Dupuis, x虒史n谩mx虒史n蓹m, as the College鈥檚 first Associate Director, Indigenization. Rhea, from the Syilx Okanagan Nation and a member of the Penticton Indian Band, brings more than 20 years experience to 91制片厂, working in both public and Indigenous education systems, as well as with mental health and wellness organizations. Rhea鈥檚 traditional name is x虒史n谩mx虒史n蓹m, a Syilx name which means Hummingbird. 鈥淚 am both thrilled and grateful that Rhea has chosen to share her wisdom, skills and experience with...
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Convocation stoles featuring Syilx, Secwepemc pictographs honour graduates
June 20, 2022
As Canadians prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 91制片厂 is recognizing Indigenous graduates in a new and special way. This year for the first time, Indigenous students who cross the stage at 91制片厂 convocation and commencement ceremonies are being gifted with a specially designed convocation stole, embroidered with Syilx and Secwepemc pictographs. 鈥淥n National Indigenous Peoples Day and every day, it is critically important that we remember and appreciate the privilege it is to live, work and play on the beau...
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91制片厂 鈥楽ticks Up鈥 for Indigenous Student Awards
April 13, 2022
91制片厂 Indigenous Services and the 91制片厂 Foundation have teamed up for the annual 鈥楽ticks Up鈥 campaign. They are excited to launch this fundraiser for the NHL鈥檚 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. All of the proceeds from this event will benefit the 91制片厂 鈥楽ticks Up鈥 for Indigenous Students Award. Yvonne Oppenheimer and Erica Seymour were the inaugural recipients of the 91制片厂 鈥楽ticks Up鈥 for Indigenous Students Award. The Awards are available to students with Indigenous ancestry who are enrolled in full-time study in any degree, diploma, or certificate progr...
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91制片厂鈥檚 Penticton campus hosts Chief Clarence Louie for a discussion about his book, Rez Rules
March 14, 2022
Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie will discuss his book, Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada's and America's Systemic Racism Against Indigenous People, during a talk at 91制片厂鈥檚 Penticton campus next week. Louie was elected chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in 1984 and has led his community for four decades since. He is known for focusing on economic and business independence in order to strengthen his community, which struggled with poverty. 鈥淐hief Clarence Louie is one of the most recognized First Nations leaders in Cana...
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Soaring Indigenous sculpture unveiled in 91制片厂's new Health Sciences Centre
November 3, 2021
A nine metre (30 foot), hand-cut metal sculpture by local Indigenous artist Clint George is now installed and proudly on display in 91制片厂's new Health Sciences Centre. The sculpture represents the Four Food Chiefs, and depicts the Syilx Okanagan oral history (or captik史涩) on how food was given. James Coble, Director of Student Services and Indigenization Task Force Chair at 91制片厂, says the sculpture demonstrates the College鈥檚 commitment to creating welcoming spaces for Indigenous students. 鈥淭he opportunity to create...
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kinSHIFT: a powerful鈥攁nd local鈥攚ay to learn about Truth and Reconciliation
September 27, 2021
Kelly Terbasket of IndigenEYEZ has created a new sister organization for allies鈥攌inSHIFT. Launched this spring, kinSHIFT is a tailored set of workshops for non-Indigenous allies who want to take the next step. Designed in response to increasing requests from people who want to be genuine allies, kinSHIFT is a safer space to do the work. &nbs...
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FortisBC powers up support for women and Indigenous students
September 24, 2021
New awards and opportunities for mentorship with FortisBC are making it easier for female and female Indigenous students to be successful with their trades education. FortisBC recently set up three scholarships for women in trades with a focus on supporting female students who are at the mid-point in their education. The scholarship comes with the potential for the student to meet with FortisBC representatives and connect with someone working in a role they may be interested in pursuing in the future. "We wanted to support students in pay...
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Saige Girouard, Red River, M茅tis Nation
September 3, 2021
鈥淚n my second year of studies I connected with a classmate over our shared curiosity to learn more about our Indigenous backgrounds. I鈥檓 M茅tis, but my family didn鈥檛 practice Indigenous customs. My classmate went on to be very successful in reconnecting with her culture. Watching her hit those milestones I knew that if she could do it, I could do it too. I鈥檇 say the tipping point for me was winning a bursary from 91制片厂 to attend the Indigenous Women鈥檚 Leadership Summi...
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