[{"id":1593935,"date":"2026-04-10T09:20:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/edi\/?p=32423"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:20:29","slug":"film-feature-friday-stolen-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/edi\/2026\/04\/10\/film-feature-friday-stolen-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Film Feature Friday: Stolen Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every Friday, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will share a film recommendation that will support students, staff and faculty in enhancing their understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students, staff and faculty can access all films featured for free through the NC Libraries and Learning Commons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week's feature film is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfb.ca\/film\/stolen-time\/\">Stolen Time<\/a>.<\/p>\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\">\r\n\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>A compelling call for justice,&nbsp;<strong><em>Stolen Time<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;follows charismatic elder rights lawyer Melissa Miller as she takes on the corporate for-profit nursing-home industry--an industry notorious for its lack of transparency and accountability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the legal battle unfolds, families, frontline caregivers and change-makers chronicle an urgent crisis with ramifications--and inspiration--for us all.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n  <\/div>\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\/edi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2026\/04\/Stolen-time.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sensitive Content Warning:<\/strong>&nbsp;This film has content that may be sensitive for some viewers. 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Please take care of yourself when watching the film.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following resources are available to Niagara College employees and students:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-service\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/humanresources\/employees\/efap\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EFAP<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EFAP services are offered by Homewood Health&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees and their family members can call\u202f1-800-663-1142\u202for visit <a href=\"https:\/\/homeweb.ca\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homeweb.ca<\/a>\u202fwith login code NC4321&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services Niagara College<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div  class=\"panel is-style-blue pl wfw\">\r\n\r\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfb.ca\/film\/stolen-time\/\">Access the film<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p>After viewing the film, we encourage you to reflect on the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What insights will you be taking away from the film?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will you say or do differently as a result of watching the film?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you apply what you've learned to your time here at NC and in your community?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would you like to learn more about as a result of watching the film?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any challenges accessing the films, please reach out to the Libraries and Learning Commons at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:library@niagaracollege.ca\">library@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions related to the content of the films, please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:edi@niagaracollege.ca\">edi@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/edi\/2026\/04\/10\/film-feature-friday-stolen-time\/\">Film Feature Friday: Stolen Time<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/edi\">Equity, Diversity and Inclusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Friday, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will share a film recommendation that will support students, staff and faculty in enhancing their understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion. 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Students included those from NC&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/media\/program\/game-development\/\">Game Development\u00a0<\/a>advanced diploma program, as well as joint programs with Brock University &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ncstudents-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/jgreco_niagaracollege_ca\/Documents\/Desktop\/winter%20term%202026\/game%20launch%20April%201\/image%202.webp\">Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game Programming <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/media\/program\/ba-arts-game-design\/\">Bachelor of Science Game Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students debuted video games they built from concept to creation. Games were developed during a three-month production sprint which began in January, following a pre-production phase last fall.\u00a0 They worked in teams of eight to 10 to mimic real-world studio environments &#8211; combining the talents of programmers, environment designers, and audio engineers.<\/p>\n<p>Program Coordinator Conor MacNeill noted that the event was a success with a strong showing of about 300 people.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The evening was a celebration of all the hard work the students have put into their games, and also served as a warmup for showcasing their games before they take them to Level Up in Toronto [April 7] where they will represent Niagara,&#8221; said MacNeill.<\/p>\n<h3>Powering up on experience<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1593379\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1593379\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1593379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-338x225.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/Cailin.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1593379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cailin Sojak proudly holds his award.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Game Development student Calin Sojak was part of the team behind Brass Rebellion a wave-based action arcade shooter designed around environmental traps.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our goal was to make something with a fun feedback loop that could be played continuously,&#8221; said Sojak. &#8220;We wanted it to be something that players could learn to master over time and experiment with on multiple playthroughs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sojak, who was also announced the winner of an Associate Dean&#8217;s Award at the event, noted the value of the public showcase.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s always a scary thing to present your work to the public, but the opportunity to do so gives all of the experience that comes with creating games within the industry,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Sojak enjoyed watching industry guests and members of the public react enthusiastically to their game with occasional shouts of &#8220;wow!&#8221; or &#8220;cool!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is an absolutely surreal experience when they line up to get a chance at our game, and I can&#8217;t wait to experience that again,&#8221; said Sojak. &#8220;Brass Rebellion is something I am extremely proud of. Whether it wins awards or not, it is something I helped create with a team of my friends and peers in a six-month timespan, and nobody can take that away from us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Third-year Game Development student Victoria Ascoli de Oliva Maya was the producer and lead for Tonight&#8217;s Dozen, a first-person psychological horror cooking game set in a 1960s style diner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1593376\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1593376\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1593376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-338x225.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/victoria.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1593376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Victoria Ascoli de Oliva Maya guides a player through Tonight&#8217;s Dozen, a first-person psychological horror cooking game set in a 1960s style diner.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We wanted to create an experience that turns an ordinary, nostalgic setting into something tense and unsettling,&#8221; she said. &#8220;On the academic side, our intention was to create a game that allowed each member of our team to work with their strongest skills and contribute in the best way possible, which resulted in a beautiful, high-quality product.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>De Olivia Maya expressed pride in her team&#8217;s work and valued her experience in the program.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Being part of this program and creating this game pushed me to grow in ways I didn&#8217;t expect,&#8221; she said. &#8220;It taught me how to problem-solve, adapt, and support a team through challenges.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Third year Game Development student Mackenzie Katsmar served as the team leader for Dual Orbit &#8211; a tense, two-player, co-operative adventure set on the edge of a black hole. 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style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>From NC to industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The launch party served as a recruitment hub with representatives from global powerhouses like Ubisoft and Electronic Arts (EA), alongside Niagara-based indie studios, scouting for talent.<\/p>\n<p>Turner Spring, a Technical Artist at Ripple Effect Studios and a 2018 NC Game Development graduate, returned to the event as an industry guest.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It really looks like the student work has ramped up over the years .. the projects only seem to be getting better year over year,&#8221; he said &#8220;Technology keeps improving, and it looks like the profs are keeping up with it too.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He recalled taking part in the launch party as a student, noted that there were several other NC grads at UbiSoft, where he previously worked, and credited the College for his own career start.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;NC did a good job preparing me with the foundational skills to get me where I 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They trust health professionals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Five pillars of healthcare behaviour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lutz-Graul spoke about five core behaviours essential for anyone entering the healthcare workforce.<\/p>\n<p>The first was accountability; the importance of owning actions &#8211; both good and bad.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve never fired anybody for making a mistake,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I&#8217;ve fired people for lying about it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The second, reliability, is about being the person colleagues can trust when the pressure rises.<\/p>\n<p>Respectfulness was third &#8211; treating every patient as a person, not a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Know your patients&#8217; names,&#8221; she said. &#8220;They are not &#8216;the person with shortness of breath.&#8217; This is Mr. Jones or Mrs. Smith, who happens to present with shortness of breath.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to be curious, remain open to learning and ask, &#8220;How am I doing? Am I supporting you?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The final pillar was humility &#8211; to put the team&#8217;s success and the patient&#8217;s evidence above one&#8217;s own ego.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pause, assess, act, reflect <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Recognizing that healthcare is a &#8220;high-pressure, high-stakes&#8221; environment, Lutz-Graul provided students with a practical framework to navigate the chaos of the frontline. She encouraged students to adopt a simple, repeatable model for decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Pause: Take a single breath to prevent a rushed mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Assess: Look at the big picture &#8211; the patient, the environment, and the resources.<\/p>\n<p>Act: Take decisive, informed action. &#8220;Not taking action isn&#8217;t an option,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Reflect: After the moment passes, evaluate what went well and what could be improved.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Compassion as strength<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a field often measured by clinical skill and technical accuracy, compassion is one of the strongest forces a healthcare provider can possess, she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;People may not remember exactly what you did or what you said, but they remember how you made them feel,&#8221; she said, quoting Maya Angelou.<\/p>\n<p>Lutz-Graul shared personal stories where she learned the importance of compassion firsthand. She recalled a nurse who stood by her side when she was an 11-year-old patient, and &#8211; later in life- the pharmacy assistants who helped her navigate having both parents in palliative care simultaneously.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Call to action<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lutz-Graul challenged the students &#8211; the next generation of Niagara&#8217;s healthcare workforce &#8211; to make a promise to themselves.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Compassion requires courage. It means choosing to truly see the person in front of you, not just the condition on the chart,&#8221; she said. &#8220;That means listening when someone&#8217;s afraid, frustrated, or in pain. And it means staying present in the moment, especially those that are uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Anyone can complete a task, but it takes real strength to connect with someone on a human level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Whether in an ambulance, a dental clinic, or a hospital, she told students that leadership is not something to wait for; it is a choice made in ordinary moments that leads to extraordinary care.<\/p>\n<p>She emphasized that leadership is not an individual action; it&#8217;s a team sport which shows up in different players at different moments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Think about it as a racing pit crew. Every second matters. Every role is critical. One person lifts the car, one person changes the tires, another manages fuel, another communicates timing. There is no room for ego, only teamwork,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In healthcare, every role contributes to patient care. Respect for all disciplines and support staff is not optional. It&#8217;s foundational.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Before they earn titles, they&#8217;re going to be handed responsibility, whether it&#8217;s somebody looking for answers, a family member waiting for reassurance, or a teammate relying on their judgment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In that moment, you&#8217;re a leader whether you want to be or not<strong>. <\/strong>It&#8217;s not about being the most experienced person in the room. It&#8217;s it&#8217;s about what you do when something&#8217;s on the line,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In healthcare, what&#8217;s on the line is often somebody&#8217;s comfort, dignity or life. The reality of pressure is not the exception in your careers. It&#8217;s the environment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Connected Care conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lutz-Graul&#8217;s keynote address to students was part of NC&#8217;s &#8220;Connected Care: The Landscape of Preparing Today&#8217;s Learners for Tomorrow&#8217;s Healthcare System&#8221; conference, which was held on March 30 at the Welland Campus Applied Health Institute. Organized by the College&#8217;s Myhal School of Nursing in partnership with its Centre for Research in Education, the event marked the first time a collection of Niagara&#8217;s high-profile health leaders gathered specifically to speak to more than 200 students from a variety of health-related programs &#8211; from nursing and personal support worker, to paramedicine, dental, pharmacy and more.<\/p>\n<p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/04\/08\/niagara-healthcare-leaders-inspire-next-generation-of-care\/\">Niagara healthcare leaders inspire next generation of care<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Karen Lutz-Graul\u00a0 speaks about leadership, she isn&#8217;t talking about decorated uniforms or the authority of an office &#8212; although she has both. 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landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/04\/08\/niagara-healthcare-leaders-inspire-next-generation-of-care\/20260330_speaker_series_conferencencc_8735\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1592827\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;NIAGARA COLLEGE&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774893790&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2025&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;180&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;8000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;keywords&quot;:[]}\" data-image-title=\"20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1592827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8735.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1592827'>\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sinead McElhone\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>Leading the way<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid 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data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;NIAGARA COLLEGE&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774878928&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;2025&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;180&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;8000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;keywords&quot;:[]}\" data-image-title=\"20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-1592828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8266-800x533.jpg 800w, 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id='gallery-3-1592828'>\n\t\t\t\tSimon Akinsulie\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/04\/08\/niagara-healthcare-leaders-inspire-next-generation-of-care\/20260330_speaker_series_conferencencc_8681\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1592829\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1296\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;NIAGARA COLLEGE&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 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aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-1592829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-800x540.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-1000x675.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-533x360.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-333x225.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681-180x122.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/04\/20260330_Speaker_Series_ConferenceNCC_8681.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-1592829'>\n\t\t\t\tKaren Lutz-Graul\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The event featured keynote addresses from Simon Akinsulie, Executive Vice-President of Clinical Support and Chief Nursing Officer at Niagara Health, and Karen Lutz-Graul, Chief of Niagara Emergency Medical Services.<\/p>\n<p>Akinsulie&#8217;s presentation focused on three fundamental pillars at Niagara Health: putting people first, delivering safe and quality care, and transforming operational methods. He detailed initiatives such as inclusive workplaces, &#8220;NH at Home&#8221; support, and the anticipated opening of the South Niagara Hospital in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>He also celebrated the partnership between Niagara Health and NC, noting shared initiatives like the NH Knowledge Institute Summer Student Research Scholarship and clinical placements that provide a vital workforce pipeline.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded with a quote from Florence Nightingale: &#8220;Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head &#8211; not how can I always do this right thing myself, but how can I provide for this right thing to always be done.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lutz-Graul, an NC alumna who graduated from NC&#8217;s Class of 1990 (Ambulance and Emergency Care), shared her 30 years of experience in the field. She spoke about how leadership is far more than a designation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Leadership in health care begins the moment you step into it. Whether you&#8217;re in an ambulance, whether you&#8217;re in a hallway, whether you&#8217;re in a clinic or private residence. Your journey is just beginning,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Lutz-Graul explained why adaptable leadership is essential in a tech-driven landscape.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tech is constantly changing the way we deliver health care. Covid taught us that, just when you think you have a protocol next week, it&#8217;s going to change &#8211; new technology, treatments,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Because of this, strong leadership at every level is essential to help teams adapt, stay organized and continue to provide safe and effective health care.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[View:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/04\/08\/alumni-spotlight-niagara-ems-chief-karen-lutz-graul-inspires-future-healthcare-workers\/\"> Niagara EMS Chief Karen Lutz-Graul: &#8216;Leadership is a behaviour, not a title&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Industry perspectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption 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importance of equity and person-centred care.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As an organization who actively supports healthcare placements, we believe firmly in building the skillsets in the future of our healthcare system,&#8221; said Dyer. &#8220;With the prevalence of the social determinants of health and the inequities that exist in our traditional healthcare system, it is essential that we are bringing an awareness of this and building capacity to better equip future healthcare professionals to understand the linkages between health and individual circumstances while honoring person-centred care.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For Frank Ruberto, returning to his alma mater was a significant moment. 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