Cambrian College
Cambrian College is a post-secondary institution that offers technical diplomas, including Chemical Engineering Technology.[1]
The name appears in the Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight profile of Colette Lepage.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2014: Winnie Wassegijig completed the Native Child and Family Worker program at Cambrian College in 1990.[2]
- June 2017: The college collaborated with Superior Strategies and Resolute Forest Products to host an Industrial Millwright Program for Indigenous students.[3]
- January 2019: The college is home to the Wabnode Centre for Indigenous Services.[4]
- November 2019: The college partnered with the Anishinabek Educational Institute for its first health program.[5]
- February 2020: Mathieu Dokis-Dupuis applied to the powerline technician program at this college.[6]
- March 2020: The college hosted a student-led campaign in 2019 and 2020 to create safe spaces for two-spirit individuals. Student organizers at the college noted a lack of existing support services for queer and two-spirit people on campus. Several awareness events took place at the college before the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shutdown in early 2020.[7]
- October 2020: The college partnered with Indspire and Vale to provide $50,000 in annual scholarships for Indigenous students in skilled trades programs. The institution aims to help students overcome financial barriers such as the cost of tools and protective equipment. The college has maintained a long-term relationship with Vale to support trades training for First Nations people.[8]
- January 2021: The institution's students receive guidance and support from Elder Martina Osawamick.[9]
- September 2022: The college partnered with Laurentian University and other local organizations to raise awareness about sexual assault and consent.[10]
- December 2022: Ghislaine Goudreau teaches Indigenous Studies at this institution.[11]
- June 2024: Rick Garrick graduated from the print journalism program at this institution in 2002.[12]
- February 2025: The college hosts the Cambrian Indigenous Student Circle, which provides cultural and social programming for the student body. The campus features murals created by artist Barry Beaver and includes an arbour used for traditional drum birthing ceremonies. The institution is located on the ancestral hunting grounds of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation.[13]
- August 2025: The college partnered with Laurentian University to deliver a mining and technology summer camp for Indigenous youth in 2025. Faculty from the college led workshops to encourage students to pursue careers in skilled trades and engineering technology.[14]
- July 2026: Chris Clouthier enrolled here to complete an advanced diploma in mining engineering technology. Staff and students at the college supported Chris Clouthier so he could finish his coursework from a hospital bed in 2019.[15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Launching NASA Telescopes on Outer Space Odysseys", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 6 November 2017 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Winnie earns degree after ‘healing journey’", Anishinabek News, 9 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Superior Strategies expanding", Anishinabek News, 30 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek artists showcase artwork at annual Christmas crafts show", Anishinabek News, 3 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 25 years", Anishinabek News, 6 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Dokis First Nation hockey player hoping to lead his squad to national tournament", Anishinabek News, 7 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Student-led campaign at Cambrian College to create awareness and safe space for two-spirit people", Anishinabek News, 25 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations, Inuit and Métis skilled trades program students encouraged to apply for scholarships", Anishinabek News, 30 October 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Heroes in Health Awards presented at 6th annual health conference", Anishinabek News, 22 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Raising awareness on the importance of consent", Anishinabek News, 22 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Coaches looking for Indigenous soccer talent for 2023 NAIG Summer Games", Anishinabek News, 7 December 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rick Garrick Debwewin Citation recipient for excellence in journalism", Anishinabek News, 25 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cambrian Indigenous Student Circle culturally-focussed, paints success", Anishinabek News, 14 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Laurentian University and Cambrian College empower Indigenous youth in STEM and mining", Anishinabek News, 16 August 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Attraction to mining lies in life-long learning for Anishinabek engineering graduate", Anishinabek News, 3 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).