Lambton College
| Lambton College | |
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| Type | School or university |
Lambton College is a college located in Sarnia.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2019: As of March 2019, Lambton College partnered with the Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre on a two-year research study regarding human trafficking in the Sarnia area. The federal government provided funding for the Lambton College study, which included a full-time researcher and two assistants.[2]
- April 2019: The college sent representatives to a career forum in April 2019 to promote its co-op programs to First Nations students. The institution hosted a powwow and an open house event in April 2019 to engage with prospective students.[3]
- April 2019: The college's Enactus group provided entrepreneurship training to members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation. The institution offers business promotion services to entrepreneurs through a division called The Cube.[4]
- March 2020: The college is a member of the working group focused on Indigenous relations and reconciliation in Sarnia.[5]
- May 2020: The college employs Derek Sands as an Indigenous Enrollment Advisor.[6]
- July 2020: Students from this college are involved in sponsoring the new home builds through the Enactus club.[7]
- September 2020: The college is a signatory to the Post-Secondary Education Collaborative agreement signed in 2020.[8]
- March 2021: The college partnered with the Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre to conduct a study on human trafficking between 2018 and 2020. Researchers from the college interviewed survivors and service providers to understand the hidden nature of sexual exploitation in the region.[9]
- July 2021: Candace Young, who chairs the local United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples Committee, is a professor at this college.[10]
- March 2023: Jessica Plain enrolled in the Social Service Worker program at Lambton College, which includes about 650 hours of supervised field placement. Instructors at Lambton College use their professional backgrounds in social services to provide students with practical scenarios for working in the field.[11]
- February 2024: The college is collaborating with Aamjiwnaang First Nation on a research project to enhance biodiversity and preserve Traditional Knowledge. Its Bioindustrial Process Research Centre is leading the technical research into soil seed banks and land restoration strategies. The institution received funding for this initiative through the College and Community Social Innovation Fund.[12]
- February 2025: Lambton College employs Summer Manning-Catt as an Indigenous Student Navigator. The college has high enrolment from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Walpole Island First Nation, and Aamjiwnaang First Nation.[13]
- July 2025: Summer Manning-Catt serves as the Indigenous student navigator at the college's Indigenous student centre. As of July 2025, Manning-Catt has held her current position at the institution for over two years.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kettle and Stony Point First Nation member to participate in pageant", Anishinabek News, 16 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Human sex trafficking survivor seeks shares story to protect vulnerable sector", Anishinabek News, 18 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kettle and Stony Point youth one step closer to achieving goals", Anishinabek News, 11 April 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Three business entrepreneurs closer to realizing dreams", Anishinabek News, 30 April 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sarnia City Council adopts a land declaration to be spoken before each Council meeting", Anishinabek News, 6 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang First Nation helps at-home learners take in Anishinaabe teachings", Anishinabek News, 1 May 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Habitat for Humanity and Kettle and Stony Point First Nation partner to build new homes in the community", Anishinabek News, 17 July 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Landmark agreement commits southwestern Ontario post-secondary institutions to promote opportunities for First Nations students", Anishinabek News, 23 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New study suggests growing concerns of young First Nations people becoming victims of human trafficking in southwestern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 29 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "City of Sarnia updates waterfront flag court with local First Nation representation", Anishinabek News, 12 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang First Nation Anishinaabekwe recognized as one of Canada Post’s 2022 Awards for Indigenous Students", Anishinabek News, 21 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lambton College and Aamjiwnaang First Nation collaborate to enhance biodiversity and preserve Traditional Knowledge", Anishinabek News, 7 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Anishinaabekwe a Miss Indigenous Canada 2025 contender", Anishinabek News, 27 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).