[{"id":2595,"date":"2025-08-14T10:47:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/?page_id=2595"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:10:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:10:45","slug":"smudging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/smudging\/","title":{"rendered":"Smudging"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n   <ul class=\"icon-button-grid button-boxes default three\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"#what\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-feather\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is Smudging?  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"#smudging\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-wind\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmudging at Niagara College  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"#acknowledge\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-handshake\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tAcknowledging Respiratory Sensitivities  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"#learn\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-book-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearning More About Smudging  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"#indigenous\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmudging and Indigenous Rights  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"#question\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-circle-question\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuestions or Concerns?  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n   <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  \n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lgrey\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><em>Recognizing and Supporting Indigenous Identity, Ceremony, and Sacred Practice on Campus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smudging is a sacred Indigenous practice involving the burning of medicines such as sage, sweetgrass, cedar, or tobacco. For many First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis peoples, smudging is an important part of spiritual and cultural life &#8211; used to cleanse, center, and bring focus and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Niagara College, we are committed to supporting the rights of Indigenous students, employees, and community members to engage in smudging ceremonies as part of their identity, traditions, and well-being.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-69d50d11b3a78 lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"what\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    What is Smudging?  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-69d50d11b3a78 .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n              content: '\\f52d' !important;\r\n    \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\n<p>Smudging typically involves wafting the smoke from sacred medicines over one\u2019s body or space in a mindful, respectful way. It may be done individually or as part of a group ceremony. While smudging involves smoke, it is not recreational or hazardous &#8211; it is spiritually and culturally significant.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-69d50d11b43df lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"smudging\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    Smudging at Niagara College  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-69d50d11b43df .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n              content: '\\f72e' !important;\r\n    \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\n<p>Smudging can occur both informally and as part of planned gatherings on campus. Niagara College supports smudging in designated indoor spaces, pre-approved outdoor areas, and elsewhere when appropriate protocols are followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Designated Indoor Smudge-Friendly Locations:<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Welland Campus<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A205 \u2013 Fitness Centre<\/td><td>E026 \u2013 The Armoury<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A207 \u2013 Fitness Centre&nbsp;<\/td><td>E101 \u2013 Yerich Auditorium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AH125 \u2013 HWAS (reception, hallways, back room, open offices)<\/td><td>Gym<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AH146 \u2013 Meeting Room<\/td><td>HT117 \u2013 Meeting Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AH255 \u2013 Meeting Room<\/td><td>N001 \u2013 Cafeteria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gym<\/td><td>N002 \u2013 Rankin Family Student Commons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L120 \u2013 Student Rights and Responsibilities Office<\/td><td>N002A \u2013 NCSAC Meeting Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L201 \u2013 Indigenous Education Centre<\/td><td>N002B \u2013 Wellness Lounge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SA100 \u2013 The Core (Student Centre)<\/td><td>N003 \u2013 Indigenous Centre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SA208 \u2013 SAC Boardroom<\/td><td>NO17 \u2013 Meeting Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S216 \u2013 Meeting Room<\/td><td>NO18 \u2013 Meeting Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>N034 \u2013 Exercise Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>N034 \u2013 Fitness Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>N215 \u2013 Student Rights and Responsibilities Office<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>W102 \u2013 HWAS (reception, hallways, back room, open offices)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-yellow ileft\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>It is important to remember that there may be other room and\/or space bookings on campus. Please follow the College\u2019s standard room booking process when planning to use these spaces.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outdoor Ceremonial Spaces<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor ceremonies, including those involving fire (e.g., sacred fires), may be held in pre-approved outdoor locations, such as the DJP Indigenous Garden.&nbsp; These events are arranged in collaboration with the Indigenous Education Centre, Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers and follow appropriate safety protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smudge-Anywhere Protocols:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Smudging can sometimes occur in other indoor or outdoor locations, either spontaneously or for specific events.&nbsp; In these cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li class=\"numbers\"><strong>Planned smudging:<\/strong> Please notify Facilities Management and Campus Safety at least 24-hours in advance to ensure fire alarms are not triggered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unplanned smudging:<\/strong> It is important to notify the Facilities Management and Campus Safety via the 24\/7 Control Centre as soon as possible to prevent interruptions or fire safety concerns. Please note that context should be provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signage<\/strong>: Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2026\/02\/Intent-to-Smudge.pdf\">Intent to Smudge Notice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2026\/02\/Post-Smudge-Signage-Template.pdf\">Post-Smudge Signage Template<\/a> to inform others and help educate the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to arrange a smudging ceremony or discuss a smudge-friendly space, please contact Indigenous Education <a href=\"mailto:indigenouseducation@niagaracollege.ca\">indigenouseducation@niagaracollege.ca<\/a> in advance when possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-69d50d11b94c0 lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"acknowledge\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    Acknowledging Respiratory Sensitivities  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-69d50d11b94c0 .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n              content: '\\f2b5' !important;\r\n    \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\n<p>Smudging is not harmful to most people. However, individuals with respiratory sensitivities, health concerns, or personal beliefs that prevent their participation may step away or notify their supervisor, faculty, or Campus Safety. Niagara College will make reasonable efforts to communicate in advance about planned smudges in shared spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div  class=\"panel is-style-space neg pl wfw\">\r\n\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Smudging Ceremonies Are Conducted<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A smudging ceremony may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-numbers\">\n<li>Burning one or more sacred medicines in a shell, bowl, or container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently wafting the smoke using a feather, hand, or handheld fan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering silent or spoken intentions for cleansing, grounding, or guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Smudging is performed respectfully and often in silence.&nbsp;Participation is voluntary and done \u201cin a good way\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lgrey\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-69d50d11ba5b5 lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"learn\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    Learning More About Smudging  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-69d50d11ba5b5 .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n              content: '\\f518' !important;\r\n    \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\n<p>Supporting smudging is one part of Niagara College\u2019s broader commitment to reconciliation and the recognition of Indigenous rights. We encourage all members of our community to learn about the meaning behind these practices and approach them with respect and openness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about smudging, Indigenous teachings, or how to participate in a good way, please connect with the Indigenous Education team at <a href=\"mailto:indigenouseducation@niagaracollege.ca\">indigenouseducation@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-69d50d11badf5 lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"indigenous\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    Smudging and Indigenous Rights  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-69d50d11badf5 .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n              content: '\\f4be' !important;\r\n    \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\n<p>Fundamental rights of Indigenous Peoples &#8211; including the right to smudge &#8211; are upheld by human rights and legal protections. To learn more, consider reviewing the following governing documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows-grey\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/csj-sjc\/rfc-dlc\/ccrf-ccdl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/h-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Human Rights Act<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegesinstitutes.ca\/what-we-do\/our-priorities\/accelerating-reconciliation\/indigenous-education-protocol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colleges &amp; Institutes Canada \u2013 Article 6, \u201cIndigenous Education Protocol\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/statute\/90h19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Human Rights Code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca\/eng\/1450124405592\/1529106060525\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada \u2013 Calls to Action<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/development\/desa\/indigenouspeoples\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2018\/11\/UNDRIP_E_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-69d50d11bbf2d lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"question\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    Questions or Concerns?  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  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Please review our current Indigenous Admissions options below.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lgrey\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n   <ul class=\"icon-button-grid button-boxes white two\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li  class=\"has-byline\" >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/community-partnerships-programs\/\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-handshake-angle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunity Partnerships Programs  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"byline\">We work closely with our Community Partners to enhance success for our current and prospective students.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  \t \r\n  \t <li  class=\"has-byline\" >\r\n\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t \r\n  \t\t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/admissions\/\" target=\"_self\">\r\n  \t\t\t\t<div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t <div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-left-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndigenous Admissions Pathway  \t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n  \t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n  \t\t <\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"byline\">Our Pathway helps give equitable access to Indigenous applicants for competitive Niagara College programs.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n  \t \r\n  \t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n   <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  \n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2255","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Indigenous Admissions | Indigenous Education | Niagara College<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We\u2019re committed to helping Indigenous students succeed. 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historical Indigenous presence on, stewardship over, and land rights within a particular territory.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Who\"><strong>Who should give land acknowledgements<\/strong>?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This practice is not, and should not be confused with, a \u201cwelcome to territory statement,\u201d which would be given by a member of an Indigenous nation whose territory an event is being held on. A land acknowledgement should ideally be delivered by non-Indigenous people at an event, and should illustrate that the person delivering it has taken the time to reflect on their relationship to the land and\/or their commitment to action toward Indigenous rights.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How\"><strong>How to give a meaningful land acknowledgement<\/strong>?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A meaningful land acknowledgement is personalized, both to the speaker and to the specific event where it is being delivered. Part of what land acknowledgements should do is point to the speaker\u2019s connection to the land, their commitment to Indigenous rights, how Indigenous rights and ways of knowing, being, and doing are related to the day\u2019s events, and\/or their invitation to others at the event to make a commitment to Indigenous peoples and communities. It is meant to recognize the history and ongoing impacts of colonialism in the specific time\/place where the event is taking place. There are some ideas below for how you might personalize a land acknowledgement. Before doing doing so, a few things are helpful to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do some research about the territory and the Indigenous nations whose territory you are on. If you are unsure where to start, you can always use websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whose.land\/en\/\">Whose Land<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are unsure how to pronounce the name of an Indigenous group or nation, search for a pronunciation guide. For Niagara College, the updated land acknowledgement below includes a pronunciation guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are organizing an event, take some time to consider and research the connections between the event\u2019s focus and Indigenous rights and ways of knowing, being, and doing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"When\"><strong>When to give a land acknowledgement<\/strong>?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A Land Acknowledgement should be done at the start of ceremonies, public events and lectures or courses. It is a way to begin the event by raising awareness of Indigenous presence and rights. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NC-Land-Acknowledgement\"><strong>Niagara College\u2019s Land Acknowledgement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College acknowledges that we are gathered on the shared traditional lands of the <strong>Anishinaabe (pronounced: ah-nish-naw-bay)<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Haudenosaunee (pronounced: ho-deh-neh-show-nee)<\/strong>. We offer our sincere gratitude to them as the stewards of this land, which is protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement\u2019s three principles: to take only what you need, leave enough for others, and always keep the dish clean. Today, many&nbsp;First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit communities from across Turtle Island continue to live and work in this territory. Acknowledging the peoples whose territory we are on, and the agreements that guide their stewardship of the land, reminds us to reflect on and respect their unique relationship to this land. It also is an invitation for all of us to identify and engage in actions that respect and reinforce our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights, including the Colleges and Institutes Canada Indigenous Education protocol.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">*Note:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, as the person giving the land acknowledgement, you can take a moment to link your own connection to this territory AND\/OR connect to the theme of the day to raise awareness of any relevant current affairs or data. For example, you could say something like: Did you know XX Indigenous languages are endangered? Or use this as an opportunity to highlight the work of an artist or change maker from this territory. It is also a good moment to think about the ways that you (either personally or in your work at the college) are taking steps toward any of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\u2019s Calls to Action<\/a>&nbsp;or toward helping NC meet its commitments to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegesinstitutes.ca\/what-we-do\/our-priorities\/accelerating-reconciliation\/indigenous-education-protocol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CICan Indigenous Education Protocol<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Additional\">Additional Resources for Learning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dish with One Spoon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio YouTubeWidth\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Richard Hill | Ep 4 | Oral History | Voices From Here\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8Ckxi7rjGac?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More about Dish with One Spoon:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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We are working to remove barriers and provide services and support through Indigenous Centres and Indigenous Counselling at both of our campuses. Part of this support includes helping <strong>you<\/strong> with the NC application process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\"><strong>Our Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps give equitable access to Indigenous applicants for <span style=\"color:#0077be\">competitive Niagara College programs<\/span>.<\/strong> We&#8217;re aware of the systemic barriers and adversities that Indigenous people face when pursuing a college or university education. This application process helps Indigenous applicants to apply to the program of their choice with less weight given to their past grades. Applicants must still meet the minimum entrance requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle\"><\/i> How to Apply<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> <span style=\"color:#0077be\">Step One:<\/span> Apply to Niagara College<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\">Apply to a Niagara College program through the Ontario College Application Service at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariocolleges.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>www.ontariocolleges.ca<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\">If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at <a href=\"mailto:IndigenousEducation@niagaracollege.ca\">IndigenousEducation@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div  class=\"panel is-style-yellow pl wfw\">\r\n\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\">The Indigenous Admissions Pathway helps give equitable access to Indigenous applicants for <span style=\"color:#0077be\"><strong>competitive Niagara College programs<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \t<a class=\"btn small\" href=\"\" data-izimodal-open=\"#modal-competitive\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\" ><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-circle-question\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>How do I know what programs are competitive?<\/a>\r\n\r\n  \r\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\">Applicants must meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/enrolmentservices\/dates\/#deadlines\">application deadlines for competitive programs<\/a>.&nbsp;Applications received after the equal consideration deadlines will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"  modal-block lorem\"\r\n\t\t\tid=\"modal-competitive\"\r\n\t\t\t data-izimodal-title=\"How do I know what programs are competitive?\"\t\t\t\t\t\t data-izimodal-width=\"600px\"\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-izimodal-headercolor=\"#7F7F7F\"\r\n\t\t\t style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#0077be\">Option 1:<\/span> Check Your Program&#8217;s Webpage<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find your program&#8217;s webpage using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/programs\/\">Program Finder<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check under &#8220;About this program&#8221; or &#8220;Availability&#8221; to see if the program is marked as competitive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<figure class=\"image d tb none\" >\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n    \r\n      \r\n    \r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/12\/example-about.jpg\" alt=\"Competitive program flag\" \/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<figcaption>\r\n\t\t\tCompetitive Program as indicated within the &quot;About this program&quot; area\t\t<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<figure class=\"image d tb none\" >\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n    \r\n      \r\n    \r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/12\/example-availability.jpg\" alt=\"Competitive program flag\" \/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<figcaption>\r\n\t\t\tCompetitive program as indicated on the &quot;Availability&quot; tab\t\t<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#0077be\">Option 2:<\/span> Check the Program Availability Tool<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/status\/\">niagaracollege.ca\/status\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your program&#8217;s name in the search box. A screenshot of the box is below. <br><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/12\/example-search-box.jpg\" alt=\"Search box example\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programs which are competitive will be marked in yellow. An example is below. <br><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-top: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/12\/example-competitive-status.jpg\" alt=\"Status entry indicating the program is competitive\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> <span style=\"color:#0077be\">Step Two:<\/span> Fill Out the IAP Form<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\">Please fill out and submit the Indigenous Admissions Pathway form below by the applicable deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Start Date<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Application Deadline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">September Start<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">March 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">January Start<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">July 1 <em>(of the previous year)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">May Start<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">December 1  <em>(of the previous year)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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tabindex='1011'  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_3_5\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_3_5_container'>\n                                <span id='input_3_5_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_5' id='input_3_5' value='' tabindex='1012'   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_3_5' 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class=\"gsection\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-id-card\"><\/i> NC Student ID &amp; Ontario Colleges Application Information <\/h6><\/div><div id=\"field_3_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-half gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_8'>Niagara College Student ID #<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_8' id='input_3_8' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_3_8\" tabindex='1014'  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_3_8'>Provide your 7 digit Niagara College student ID number.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_3_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--width-half gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_9'>Ontario Colleges Application #<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_9' id='input_3_9' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_3_9\" tabindex='1015'  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_3_9'>Provide your 9 digit Ontario Colleges application number (do not include hyphens).<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_3_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><div class=\"alert is-style-info ileft\" style=\"margin: 0\"><div class=\"alert-inner\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-small\">After applying to Niagara College through ontariocolleges.ca, applicants will receive a brochure in the mail with their Niagara College student ID and Ontario Colleges application number. Brochures should arrive within 5 business days of application, dependent on current CanadaPost lettermail times. Applicant&#8217;s Niagara College student ID can also be found on any email sent by Niagara College Admissions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_3_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h6 class=\"gsection\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check-circle\"><\/i> Indigenous Status <\/h6><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_3_12\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Please select an option to express your Indigenous status:<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_3_12'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_3_12_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_12' type='radio' value='Self-Declaration of Indigeneity Statement'  id='choice_3_12_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'  tabindex='1016'  \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_12_0' id='label_3_12_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Self-Declaration of Indigeneity Statement<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_3_12_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_12' type='radio' value='Meet with our Indigenous Recruiter'  id='choice_3_12_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'  tabindex='1017'  \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_12_1' id='label_3_12_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Meet with our Indigenous Recruiter<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_3_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><div class=\"panel status-option\">\n<p>\n You may self-declare as an Indigenous, North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, M\u00e9tis, or Inuit community. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include status, treaty or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. In your statement please let us know why you are requesting consideration for the Indigenous Admissions Pathway. You may choose to include your connection to your Indigenous community and\/or how your program choice will impact your family\/community.   \n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_3_16\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><div class=\"panel status-option\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p>\nOur IE Student Success Leader will reach out to you via email to set up a time and date to meet with you.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_3_17\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Self-Declaration of Indigeneity Statement \u2013 Options<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_3_17'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_3_17_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_17' type='radio' value='I am ready to include my statement now.'  id='choice_3_17_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'  tabindex='1018'  \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_17_0' id='label_3_17_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am ready to include my statement now.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_3_17_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_17' type='radio' value='I would like to email my statement at a later date.'  id='choice_3_17_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'  tabindex='1019'  \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_17_1' id='label_3_17_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I would like to email my statement at a later date.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_3_20\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><div class=\"panel status-option\">\n<p>\nIf you need some time to complete your statement, or need further information or guidance, please select this option. Instructions for submitting your statement will be emailed to you. You will be asked to submit your statement within <strong style=\"color: #ce0a05\">7 business days<\/strong> of submitting your application. \n<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information or assistance with your statement, please email <a href=\"mailto:indigenouseducation@niagaracollege.ca\">indigenouseducation@niagaracollege.ca<\/a> and we will be happy to help you!\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_3_19\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_19'>Self-Declaration of Indigeneity Statement<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_3_19'>Please include your statement below. In your statement please let us know why you are requesting consideration for the Indigenous Admissions Pathway. You may choose to include your connection to your Indigenous community and\/or how your program choice will impact your family\/community.  <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_19' id='input_3_19' class='textarea large' tabindex='1020' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_3_19\" maxlength='3000'  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_3_21\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-fileupload gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='gform_browse_button_3_21'>Supporting Documentation<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_3_21'>In order to support your application to the Niagara College Indigenous Admissions Pathway, please provide documentation regarding your First Nation (status and non-status), M\u00e9tis, Inuit, Band Council, Tribal Council, Treaty, community, or Nation. Please attach at least 1 supporting document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-line\"><\/i> Residential School Survivor Supports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n  <div  class=\"panel is-style-grey pl wfw\">\r\n\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Counselling Services for Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hope for Wellness Help Line<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require immediate support, please contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line at <a href=\"tel:+18552423310\">1-855-242-3310<\/a> to access toll-free, 24\/7 counselling and 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(NCNW) \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/ncnw.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ncnw.net<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niagara Regional Native Centre (NRNC) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/nrnc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nrnc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-school\"><\/i> College Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indigenous Education staff are available to provide campus wide referrals to support and services Niagara College offers. This is a confidential way to access support during your time at college.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows-grey\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/indigenous\/\">Indigenous Mental Health Resources<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Community resources, Ontario resources, counselling and cultural support resources, housing and shelter information and self-care resources for Indigenous students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\">Health Wellness and Accessibility Services<\/a><\/strong> \u2013<strong> <\/strong>An <strong>Indigenous Counsellor<\/strong> is available to support your mental wellness needs. Indigenous Education works closely with HWAS to individualize student wellness plans. We can assist you in registering for counselling, accessing the campus nurse, and accessibility consultants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/peertutoring\/\">Peer Tutoring<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 If you require additional support for a course we can assist you in accessing programs through the Library and Learning Commons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/advising\">Academic Advisors<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 We can help you find your program advisor who can provide specific information about your program and academic success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/strategicplan\/\">Strategic Plan<\/a> &#8211; Niagara College&#8217;s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan is centered on our people.  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for Faculty and Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"introduction dg xs\">\r\n   If the following resources do not answer your questions, please reach out to Indigenous Education, and we will be happy to guide you.<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indigenous Education Subject Guide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-large\"><strong>The Indigenous Education Subject Guide was created by NC Libraries and Learning Commons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Guide contains links to several resources related to Indigenous topics, including history, language, culture, and current issues. 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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. <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t<ul class=\"person-card-grid three\">\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"person-card\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pad\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"photo\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/09\/thumbnail_Leah-headshot-aspect-ratio-200-200.jpg\" alt=\"Leah Hogan\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLeah Hogan\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Director, Indigenous 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Consoli\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Indigenous Student Counsellor<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:jconsoli@niagaracollege.ca\">jconsoli@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"phone\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t905-641-2252\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t ext. 4259\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"location\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNiagara-on-the-Lake Campus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-footer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"trigger\" data-izimodal-open=\"#bio-modal-69d50d1255e2f\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\">Read Bio<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"staff-modal\" id=\"bio-modal-69d50d1255e2f\" data-iziModal-title=\"About Jamie Consoli\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lorem\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Jamie Warren is Mushkego Cree and a member of Moose Cree First Nation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"person-card\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pad\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"photo\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/05\/Aria-aspect-ratio-200-200.jpg\" alt=\"Aria D'alimonte\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAria D&#8217;alimonte\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Indigenous Culture &amp; Events Coordinator<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:adalimonte@niagaracollege.ca\">adalimonte@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"location\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNiagara-on-the-Lake Campus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u2013 N003b\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-footer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"trigger\" data-izimodal-open=\"#bio-modal-69d50d12565e0\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\">Read Bio<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"staff-modal\" id=\"bio-modal-69d50d12565e0\" data-iziModal-title=\"About Aria D'alimonte\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lorem\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aria D&#8217;alimonte is Cayuga (turtle clan) and a member of the Six Nations of the Grand River.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"person-card\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pad\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"photo\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2023\/12\/20231208_Jessica_Winger_NCC_4177-aspect-ratio-200-200.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Winger\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJessica Winger\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Indigenous Student Success Leader<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:jeswinger@niagaracollege.ca\">jeswinger@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"phone\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t905-735-2211\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t ext. 7774\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"location\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWelland Campus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u2013 L201\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-footer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"trigger\" data-izimodal-open=\"#bio-modal-69d50d1256be7\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\">Read Bio<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"staff-modal\" id=\"bio-modal-69d50d1256be7\" data-iziModal-title=\"About Jessica Winger\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lorem\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Jessica Winger is a proud member of the Moose Cree First Nation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"person-card\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pad\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"photo\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2024\/04\/Jeanine-Photo-for-website-4-aspect-ratio-200-200.jpg\" alt=\"Jeanine Bruinsma\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJeanine Bruinsma\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Indigenous Student Success Leader<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:jbruinsma@niagaracollege.ca\">jbruinsma@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"phone\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t905-735-2211\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t ext. 4214\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"location\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNiagara-on-the-Lake Campus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-footer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"trigger\" data-izimodal-open=\"#bio-modal-69d50d12573b8\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\">Read Bio<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"staff-modal\" id=\"bio-modal-69d50d12573b8\" data-iziModal-title=\"About Jeanine Bruinsma\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lorem\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Jeanine is Plains Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation apart of Treaty 8<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"person-card\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pad\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"photo\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2023\/04\/Karl-College-Head-Shot-2023-aspect-ratio-200-200.jpg\" alt=\"Karl Dockstader\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKarl Dockstader\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Indigenous Cultural Consultant <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:tdockstader@niagaracollege.ca\">tdockstader@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"phone\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t905-735-2211\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"location\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNiagara-on-the-Lake Campus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u2013 N003\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-footer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"trigger\" data-izimodal-open=\"#bio-modal-69d50d1257b47\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\">Read Bio<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"staff-modal\" id=\"bio-modal-69d50d1257b47\" data-iziModal-title=\"About Karl Dockstader\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lorem\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Karl Dockstader is a proud member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames (Bear clan).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"person-card\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pad\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"photo\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2023\/11\/Bio-Photo-aspect-ratio-200-200-e1700237256315.jpeg\" alt=\"Sandra Mandamin\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"name\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSandra Mandamin\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Indigenous Education and Transition Coordinator<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:smandamin@niagaracollege.ca\">smandamin@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"phone\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t905-933-4730\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"location\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNiagara-on-the-Lake Campus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio-footer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bio\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"trigger\" data-izimodal-open=\"#bio-modal-69d50d12581a0\" 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