Our Team
Indigenous Education has a fulsome team dedicated to supporting and enhancing the student experience for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students at Niagara College. Our team can often be found at community events meeting prospective students or at Pow Wows in the region. We are active members in the community and can assist students with referrals to agency services. Students may request assistance with the college application process, educational planning advisement, and financial applications including those with funders (i.e. Band funding, Apatisiwin, NPAAMB, WSIB, First Nations, Second Career) Our team also works to provide wholistic experiences, land-based learning, cultural consulting, elder support, and community support. Whether you are interested in coming to the college as a prospective student, you need help as a current student, or you are one of our cherished alumni; Indigenous Education can walk that path with you.
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Leah HoganDirector, Indigenous Education- [email protected]
- 905-735-2211 ext. 7414
- Welland Campus – L201
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Jamie ConsoliIndigenous Counsellor- [email protected]
- 905-641-2252 ext. 4259
- Welland Campus (AH 125) and Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (W102)
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Jessica WingerIndigenous Student Success Leader- [email protected]
- 905-735-2211 ext. 7774
- Welland Campus – L201
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Jeanine BruinsmaIndigenous Student Success Leader- [email protected]
- 905-735-2211 ext. 4214
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus – N003
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Sandra MandaminIndigenous Education and Transition Coordinator- [email protected]
- 905-933-4730
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
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Cathy SmithIndigenous Career Consultant- [email protected]
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus and Welland Campus
Recruitment Services for Indigenous Education
Counselling Services for Indigenous Students
The Indigenous Counsellor supports the well-being of Indigenous students in a safe and confidential space. To book an appointment with the Indigenous Counsellor please visit niagaracollege.ca/hwas/appointment/.