The Indigenous Education Department supports our students through culturally appropriate teachings, academic guidance, leadership opportunities, community referrals, and assistance in navigating the college system. We honour Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, and being. Our Indigenous Centres, both in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake, are a home-away-from-home where students find community on campus and build long-lasting relationships. We welcome all Indigenous students from different nations across Canada.
IE services are part of the foundation of my education here. Having that cultural component is important to me.
Residential School Survivor Supports
If you are experiencing the impact of trauma or inter-generational impacts from the Indian Residential School system and this is affecting your ability to participate fully in our courses or programs, resources and supports are available.
Note: This website discusses topics that may be distressing and awaken memories of past traumatic experiences and abuse.
We welcome you. We recognize that each student must experience a sense of belonging and place, where voices are heard and cultural traditions, histories and beliefs are respected and understood.
Events Calendar
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22Jul
Funding Circle: Indigenous Student Support – Welland Campus
12:00PM – 4:00PMIndigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & OSAP Drop-In Support July 22 | Room L201, Welland Campus | 12–4 PMJuly 17 | Room N003, Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake | 12–4… -
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19Aug
3rd Annual Pathways: Stepping into Transition
All DayEvent Runs Until Thursday, August 20, 2026Are you an Indigenous student coming in the Fall of 2026? Join us for an overnight in the dorms and discover what Indigenous Education has to offer! Every participant will…
Location
Welland Campus
Lundy Building – Room L201
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
North Wing – Room N003
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An Indigenous Education Student Centre is available at each campus location. We welcome you to stop by!
Membership
We welcome Indigenous students to become members of Indigenous Education @ NC.
Membership is voluntary and confidential and does not require the student to produce any documentation.
Become a MemberFriendly NC staff are here to answer your questions. Chat with us, or contact us via email or phone.
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