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The NOTL Local<\/em> featured NC’s partnership with Niagara Parks for History on Tap<\/em>, an immersive event taking place at Old Fort Erie on Oct. 24.<\/p>\n

The article highlights craft beer and cider produced at NC’s Teaching Brewery and Winery, which will be paired with historically inspired dishes reflecting the War of 1812. It also spotlights Butler’s Bitter, a traditional British-style ale originally created by NC in 2012 with student involvement, which is being brought back for the event.<\/p>\n

Amanda Baldinelli, Hospitality and Events Manager with NC’s Learning Enterprises, is quoted throughout the article, discussing the historical significance of brewing and the experience guests can expect.<\/p>\n

“We will talk about how the products are made and how it ties into our heritage and history,” said Baldinelli.<\/p>\n

Read the NOTL Local<\/em> article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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An award-winning clinician, educator and internationally recognized trainer, Gill is helping prepare the next generation of mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care.<\/p>\n<p>Her career has come full circle as a four-time NC graduate, who has returned to the College as a part-time professor to share her expertise with students preparing to enter the field.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Building a foundation at NC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Originally from Prince Edward Island, Gill first moved to Niagara with her now-spouse. Having always enjoyed working with children and youth, she was drawn to Niagara College’s Child and Youth Worker program (now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/communityservices\/program\/child-youth-care\/\">Child and Youth Care program<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Gill completed four NC credentials: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/liberal\/program\/general-arts-science\/\">General Arts and Science<\/a> (2001), Criminal Psychology and Behaviour (2001), Child and Youth Worker (2002), and Counselling Skills for Human Services (2002).<\/p>\n<p>“I often say that my schooling at NC laid the foundational bedrock that the rest of my academic and clinical learning has built upon,” she said.<\/p>\n<p>Her time at NC helped shape not only her professional interests but also her understanding of the lasting impacts of trauma and adversity.<\/p>\n<p>“My time at NC was deeply transformative,” she said. “Learning about and unpacking the systemic impacts of trauma and adversity – including forming meaning around my own childhood experiences – gave me a phenomenal foundation both as a clinician and as a parent.”<\/p>\n<p>“It taught me to look past a person’s behavior and ask, ‘What happened to you?’ rather than ‘What is wrong with you? ‘” she added. “That shift in perspective is the very core of trauma-informed care.”<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1690325\" style=\"width: 486px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1690325\" class=\" wp-image-1690325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150.webp 825w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150-540x360.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150-338x225.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/20260713-1150-810x540.webp 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1690325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gill (left) founded ATTCH Niagara, a non-profit providing accessible trauma-specialized therapy, and developed the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM™), used by organizations across Canada and internationally.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Expanding access to trauma-informed care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Over nearly three decades, Gill has worked across children’s mental health, child welfare, addictions, education, suicide prevention and adult mental health services, building extensive expertise in trauma and attachment.<\/p>\n<p>Through ATTCH Niagara, she has worked to address gaps in access to specialized mental health services, providing support to individuals who may otherwise struggle to receive the care they need.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to leading the non-profit, Gill operates her private practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/holisticwellnessforhealth.com\/\">Lori Gill Psychotherapy<\/a>, and ATTCH Inc., through which she developed the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM™), a somatic-based approach to trauma treatment now used by organizations across Canada and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Her work also extends to training, advocacy and community capacity-building. As an international speaker and trainer, Gill shares her expertise with clinicians, first responders, medical students and other professionals, helping strengthen trauma-informed approaches across sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past two years, she has also supported efforts to build trauma-informed emergency preparedness and response capacity across Ontario through a provincially funded initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, she created a workbook designed to help children understand the impacts of trauma and work through overwhelming experiences in a safe and playful way.<\/p>\n<p>Gill credits her passion for lifelong learning that started during her time at NC, with inspiring her to explore new approaches to trauma treatment.<\/p>\n<p>“My love for learning – which truly ignited during my time at Niagara College – drove me to complete extensive training and research,” she said.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing gaps in access to specialized trauma care, Gill developed her treatment model to turn complex research into practical approaches that professionals can use to support individuals on their healing journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Her contributions have earned recognition locally and nationally, including the 2025 Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Humanitarian Award and the 2024 Women in Business Excellence in the Not-for-Profit Sector Award. She was also previously nominated by Niagara College for a provincial Premier’s Award.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1690326\" style=\"width: 345px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1690326\" class=\"wp-image-1690326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig.webp 550w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig-360x360.webp 360w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig-225x225.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig-135x135.webp 135w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Lori-leading-a-live-processing-itatm-demo_orig-540x540.webp 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1690326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gill leading a live demonstration of her Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM™).<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Coming full circle at NC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As a part-time NC professor, she has returned to the classroom to share her professional knowledge and experience with students in Child and Youth Care, psychology and related fields, including the College’s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/communityservices\/program\/addictions-and-mental-health\/\">Mental Health and Addictions graduate certificate program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>“One of my greatest honours has been the opportunity to return to Niagara College as a part-time professor, teaching CYC students, psychology, and related fields,” she said.<\/p>\n<p>She also supports emerging professionals through ATTCH Niagara, where she developed a mentorship program that provides graduate student interns with intensive clinical training and supervision.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past decade, the centre has trained and supervised up to nine graduate student interns annually, helping expand its capacity to support clients while preparing future clinicians to enter the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Gill has personally supervised and mentored more than 50 students, including NC students completing placements at the centre. Many have gone on to secure employment with the organization following their practicums.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Guiding the next generation of mental health professionals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For students considering a career in trauma-specialized therapy, Gill emphasizes that supporting the well-being of others also requires an understanding of one’s own mental health and emotional needs.<\/p>\n<p>“My foremost advice is to take every single opportunity to learn, but remember that academic knowledge is only half the equation,” she said.<\/p>\n<p>She encourages aspiring clinicians to prioritize self-awareness, recognize when they need support and approach their work with humility and curiosity.<\/p>\n<p>For Gill, the greatest reward of her career is the opportunity to help others feel supported and empowered throughout their healing journeys.<\/p>\n<p>“At the end of the day, our greatest privilege is helping another human being feel seen, heard, and supported on their path to a more authentic, peaceful, and embodied life and to help them to know that healing is possible!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For more than 27 years, Niagara College alumna Lori Gill has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate trauma, adversity and mental health challenges, while working to break down barriers to specialized mental health care. 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College works to create an accessible learning environment for all students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This article is in recognition of Disability Awareness Week Oct. 5 – 9<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For Niagara College student Celia Taylor, understanding how she learns has changed more than her experience in the classroom, it has changed what she believes is possible.<\/p>\n<p>A lifelong learner and alumna of NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/business\/program\/law-clerk\/\">Law Clerk<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/business\/program\/business\/\">Business<\/a> programs, Taylor returned to school in her 60s to pursue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/business\/program\/human-resources-management\/\">Human Resources Management<\/a>. While she was excited to continue her education, she was also hesitant, having found school challenging in the past.<\/p>\n<p>At 63, with support from NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/services\/accessibility\/\">Student Accessibility Services<\/a> team, Taylor was diagnosed with attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention, organization and executive functioning.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1689949\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1689949\" class=\" wp-image-1689949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Celia-Taylor-240x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Celia-Taylor-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Celia-Taylor-288x360.webp 288w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Celia-Taylor-180x225.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Celia-Taylor-108x135.webp 108w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Celia-Taylor-432x540.webp 432w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Celia-Taylor.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1689949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NC student Celia Taylor.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>“Before my diagnosis, I struggled to focus, and I often felt like those challenges meant I wasn’t capable,” said Taylor. “Having the support of everyone at Niagara College, from helping me receive my diagnosis to learning how to navigate the world with severe ADHD, has been life-changing.”<\/p>\n<p>Taylor says having the right supports in place – including note-taking, test accommodations and guidance from a learning strategist – has helped improve her marks, but the impact has gone beyond academics. Learning about her disability and how to work with it has helped her approach barriers faced differently and given her the confidence to pursue opportunities beyond the classroom, including running for city council in Niagara Falls.<\/p>\n<p>“Niagara College has given me the tools to succeed and I’m so grateful. It’s changed my life,” she said.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor’s experience reflects the importance of creating learning environments where students can access the support they need to participate fully in their education.<\/p>\n<p>At NC, Accessibility Consultants work with students with disabilities to identify accommodations that provide equitable access to education. Supports are tailored to each student’s individual needs and may include guidance with documentation and assessments, alternative format textbooks, in-class academic accommodation and more.<\/p>\n<p>Students may connect with Accessibility Services at different points in their journey. Some may have an established diagnosis and know what accommodations they need, while others, like Taylor, may be seeking answers or learning more about themselves for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Kate Wiley, an Educational Developer with NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/cae\/\">Centre for Academic Excellence<\/a>, specializes in accessibility and inclusion. She works to build awareness of disability through a social model, which recognizes that barriers in environments, systems and attitudes can create challenges for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>“We often talk about students overcoming barriers, instead of being willing to ask why the barriers existed in the first place,” said Wiley. “For me, accessibility is not about making sure that a student can get through the door or access a course. Instead, it is about changing the questions we typically used to ask about how we can help a student fit into the box of how things have always been done and instead asking how we can change the environment to help students have real opportunities for success. When we can design learning environments, policies, and practices with diverse ways of being and thinking in mind, we give students genuine opportunities to participate and to thrive in environments that previously excluded them.”<\/p>\n<p>Creating an accessible learning environment also means recognizing that there is no single experience of disability. Students have different needs, may access support at different points in their education and may choose whether or not to disclose a disability.<\/p>\n<p>Accessing support has helped Taylor move beyond seeing the challenges she experienced throughout her life as personal shortcomings. It has also helped her see new possibilities for herself.<\/p>\n<p>Now an advocate for accessibility and inclusion, she hopes sharing her experience will encourage others to learn more about disability and consider how they can create more inclusive environments.<\/p>\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/09\/29\/nc-recognizes-disability-awareness-week-oct-5-9\/\">Disability Awareness Week<\/a>, the NC community is encouraged to learn more about disabilities, accessibility and the lived experiences of people with disabilities, and consider how we can create more inclusive spaces for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor recognizes that not every student wants to talk openly about their disability, and no one should feel obligated to disclose it. But she wants students to know that support is available if they choose to access it.<\/p>\n<p>Her advice is simple: ask for help when you need it, explore the resources available and don’t let a disability define what you believe you can accomplish.<\/p>\n<p>“Tap into everything Niagara College is offering you as a student with a disability,” she said. “You will become more focused, stronger and more empowered, and realize that you are capable of doing anything. Don’t be ashamed of your disability, it’s your superpower.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article is in recognition of Disability Awareness Week Oct. 5 – 9 For Niagara College student Celia Taylor, understanding how she learns has changed more than her experience in the classroom, it has changed what she believes is possible. 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welcomes incoming Indigenous students to NC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the third year in a row, Niagara College’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/\">Indigenous Education<\/a> department welcomed incoming Indigenous learners to campus through its <em>Pathways: Stepping into Transition <\/em>program, a two-day experience designed to help new students feel confident, connected and prepared as they begin their NC journey.<\/p>\n<p>This year’s program took place Aug. 19-20 and welcomed 18 incoming Indigenous students for activities focused on building relationships, exploring the College and connecting with the people, services and supports available to them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1689891\" style=\"width: 454px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1689891\" class=\"wp-image-1689891 \" 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class=\"wp-caption-text\">Participants were able to connect with other Indigenous students during Pathways.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>“Pathways is about helping students feel comfortable and confident as they start their journey at NC,” said Jeanine Bruinsma, Indigenous Student Success Leader. “It was fantastic to see students making friendships, building connections and getting excited about starting at the College. They also had the opportunity to see everything NC has to offer beyond the Indigenous Education spaces.”<\/p>\n<p>Students stayed overnight in residence at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and took part in a full schedule of activities, including guided tours of the Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses, visits to the Indigenous Education Centres, a tour and cultural teachings at Landscape of Nations, a group trip to Clifton Hill and introductions to key support services at NC.<\/p>\n<p>For Tayden Verboom, an incoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/business\/program\/sport-management\/\">Sport Management<\/a> student from Napanee, Ont., the program helped ease some of his nerves about moving away from home.<\/p>\n<p>One activity asked students to share what they were nervous about, what they were excited about and what they were most looking forward to as they began college. For Verboom, hearing other students share their experiences helped him realize he wasn’t alone in feeling nervous about starting somewhere new.<\/p>\n<p>“I realized that everyone was going through almost the same emotions and having many of the same feelings about going to school,” said Verboom. “I’m one of the students who came from the furthest away, and I realized that I’m not alone.”<\/p>\n<p>The opportunity to meet other students and become familiar with campus also helped Verboom feel more prepared for his first day of classes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1689890\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1689890\" class=\" wp-image-1689890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-540x360.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-338x225.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre-810x540.webp 810w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Indigenous-Education-Centre.webp 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1689890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students took part in guided tours at both campuses including the Indigenous Education Centres.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>“The thing that helped me the most about the Pathways program was being able to meet people, build connections and learn the campus,” he said. “When I got here for my first day of classes, I already knew where I was going and had already made friends. That made me feel much more confident and comfortable being so far away from home.”<\/p>\n<p>While the program helps students get comfortable with campus and meet their peers, it also gives them a chance to build relationships with the Indigenous Education team before classes begin.<\/p>\n<p>This was Jessica Winger’s first year participating in Pathways. As an Indigenous Student Success Leader, she said one of the most important parts of the program is helping students know who they can turn to when they have questions or need support.<\/p>\n<p>“We shared a lot of information with students over those two days, but the most important thing was making sure they knew who we are and that they can reach out to us,” said Winger. “We want them to know that they have people here who can help them.”<\/p>\n<p>Those connections are already making a difference, with some students reaching out to Indigenous Education before the semester began with questions about program-related costs. The team was able to provide support, connect students with available funding or help them find community organizations that could assist.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1689892\" style=\"width: 485px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1689892\" class=\"wp-image-1689892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/NC-IE-Pathways-Aug-2026-3-e1791471958106-300x207.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/NC-IE-Pathways-Aug-2026-3-e1791471958106-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/NC-IE-Pathways-Aug-2026-3-e1791471958106-521x360.webp 521w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/NC-IE-Pathways-Aug-2026-3-e1791471958106-325x225.webp 325w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/NC-IE-Pathways-Aug-2026-3-e1791471958106-180x124.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/NC-IE-Pathways-Aug-2026-3-e1791471958106.webp 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1689892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students visited Landscape of Nations during Pathways programming.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For Sandra Mandamin, Indigenous Education and Transition Coordinator, these early connections are an important part of helping students navigate the transition to college.<\/p>\n<p>“Pathways really helps students make that transition from being an incoming student to becoming a NC student,” said Sandra Mandamin, Indigenous Education and Transition Coordinator. “It helps them see that there is a community here for them and that there are people and supports they can turn to throughout their time at NC.”<\/p>\n<p>Mandamin said Indigenous Education also plays an important role in helping students navigate the broader supports available at the College and in the community.<\/p>\n<p>“We’re a bridge,” she said. “We may not provide every service a student needs, but we can connect them with the people and resources that can help. A big part of what we do is making those connections and building those relationships.”<\/p>\n<p>As the program continues to evolve, the Indigenous Education team is also fine-tuning the experience based on student needs. This year, students had the opportunity to connect with academic advisors, including advisors specific to their programs.<\/p>\n<p>“From year one to year three, I think we’re fine-tuning a lot of things,” said Bruinsma. “But what I really love is seeing how students change over those two days. They come in a little unsure, and then you see them get comfortable, make friends and start to feel like they belong here.”<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Pathways: Stepping into Transition<\/em> program was made possible through support from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2024\/09\/03\/embark-student-foundation-grants-500000-towards-new-indigenous-student-success-pathways-project\/\">Embark Student Foundation<\/a>, which provided funding to enhance Indigenous student success pathways at NC.<\/p>\n<p>Pathways is one of the ways NC is advancing its work toward Truth and Reconciliation, alongside the College’s recently launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/paddling-together-ie-strategy\/\">Indigenous Education Strategy, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/indigenouseducation\/paddling-together-ie-strategy\/\"><em>Paddling Together<\/em><\/a>. The strategy outlines NC’s shared vision and roadmap for advancing Indigenous education and strengthening relationships across the College community, while increasing access, inclusion and support for First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis Peoples.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the third year in a row, Niagara College’s Indigenous Education department welcomed incoming Indigenous learners to campus through its Pathways: Stepping into Transition program, a two-day experience designed to help new students feel confident, connected and prepared as they begin their NC journey. 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and DSET team up to bring hands-on drone testing to students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When Niagara College’s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/technology\/program\/defence-systems-engineering-technology\/\">Defence Systems Engineering Technology<\/a> (DSET) program needed a way to give students hands-on experience testing drone propulsion systems, Program Coordinator Alexander McGlashan turned to the College’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncinnovation.ca\/innovation-centres\/advanced-manufacturing\">Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre<\/a> (WAMIC) to explore an applied research solution.<\/p>\n<p>The program needed a thrust stand to help students learn about the physics, data analysis and aerospace engineering principles behind drone propulsion. A thrust stand measures and characterizes the thrust produced by different motor and propeller combinations, giving students a way to test how different components perform.<\/p>\n<p>“We were looking for a solution,” said McGlashan. “In a program like this, the equipment is extremely expensive and because DSET is a new program, we have a number of new equipment requirements that we’re working to address. In this case, we saw an opportunity to work with WAMIC to develop something that would meet our needs and give our students the equipment they need for hands-on learning.”<\/p>\n<p>To get the project started, McGlashan met with Electronics Engineering Research Assistant Kainaan Riordan to outline what the thrust stand needed to do, including the types of motors and propellers it would need to test. Riordan, who is in his last term of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/technology\/program\/electronics-engineering-technology\/\">Electronics Engineering Technology<\/a> program, took those requirements and began developing a solution.<\/p>\n<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":53,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.niagaracollege.ca\\\/insidenc\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/07\\\/wamic-and-dset-team-up-to-bring-hands-on-drone-testing-to-students\\\/\"}' class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular\" data-original-width=\"660\"><div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 655px; height: 325px;\"><div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 437px; height: 329px;\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/10\/07\/wamic-and-dset-team-up-to-bring-hands-on-drone-testing-to-students\/thrust-stand\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1689428\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/thrust-stand.webp\" data-orig-size=\"733,550\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"thrust stand\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/thrust-stand-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/thrust-stand.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/thrust-stand-433x325.webp\" width=\"433\" height=\"325\" align=\"left\" title=\"thrust stand\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gallery-group images-2\" style=\"width: 218px; height: 329px;\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/10\/07\/wamic-and-dset-team-up-to-bring-hands-on-drone-testing-to-students\/kain\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1689430\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Kain.webp\" data-orig-size=\"733,550\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"Kain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Kain-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Kain.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/Kain-214x161.webp\" width=\"214\" height=\"161\" align=\"left\" title=\"Kain\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tiled-gallery-caption\">The thurst stand Riordan designed and built will be used by students to measure the thrust produced by different motor and propeller combinations.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/10\/07\/wamic-and-dset-team-up-to-bring-hands-on-drone-testing-to-students\/drones\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1689431\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/drones.webp\" data-orig-size=\"733,550\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}\" data-image-title=\"drones\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/drones-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/drones.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/drones-214x160.webp\" width=\"214\" height=\"160\" align=\"left\" title=\"drones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tiled-gallery-caption\">Quadrotor’s used in the DSET program.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>“At WAMIC, we look at how advanced manufacturing can be used to solve real-world problems,” said Riordan. “The DSET program presented an opportunity to collaborate on a real-world engineering challenge and develop a solution in-house, which has been an exciting project to be part of.”<\/p>\n<p>Over the summer, Riordan designed and refined the thrust stand, using WAMIC’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to turn the concept into a working prototype. The system combines off-the-shelf aluminum components, 3D-printed plastic parts produced in-house and electronic components designed and assembled by Riordan.<\/p>\n<p>One of the design’s key features is a rotating mounting plate that allows motors to be tested at different angles. The feature was designed to reflect the different orientations a motor and propeller may experience while a drone is in flight, allowing students to test performance under a range of conditions. Riordan also designed and programmed the thrust stand’s electronic components, bringing together the mechanical, electrical and software elements of the project.<\/p>\n<p>The prototype was also created with students’ data-analysis needs in mind. McGlashan wanted students to be able to record test results, graph the data, conduct mathematical analysis and use the information for assignments or research projects.<\/p>\n<p>To support this, Riordan incorporated a USB connection that allows students to transfer test data directly to a computer. He also developed software that can display the data and graphs in real time, giving students the option to monitor results while a live test is happening or save the information for analysis later.<\/p>\n<p>With the prototype complete, Riordan will hand over the final designs to McGlashan and the DSET team. The prototype will serve as the foundation for a class set of thrust stands, which will be manufactured in the coming months with support from college staff and co-op students.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1560733\" style=\"width: 618px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1560733\" class=\" wp-image-1560733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-337x225.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1-809x540.jpg 809w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/DSET_1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1560733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students and Program Coordinator Alexander McGlashan inspect a fixed wing drone (UAV) manufactured at Niagara College.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For McGlashan, the project demonstrates how collaboration between academic programs and applied research can create new opportunities for student learning.<\/p>\n<p>“It’s very powerful when you can combine academics with applied research. That’s one of the strengths of what we have here at the College,” he said. “When you give students the opportunity to work on projects that have real-world impact, it brings a different level of professionalism, understanding and awareness to their learning.”<\/p>\n<p>The project also gives DSET students an opportunity to bring together the technical skills they develop in the classroom and apply them to practical engineering challenges, which will help prepare them for their future careers.<\/p>\n<p>“We’re teaching our graduates to go out there and solve problems and meet challenges head on,” said McGlashan. “Working with WAMIC gives students that opportunity in a controlled environment and provides an extra level of applied learning they might not otherwise have.”<\/p>\n<p>For Riordan, the project provided an opportunity to experience that process firsthand. From understanding the program’s requirements to designing, fabricating, programming and refining a working product, he led the entire process.<\/p>\n<p>“It’s very uncommon for students to have access to this level of engagement before they enter industry,” said Riordan. “For someone like me, who has always dreamed of working in research and development, it can be a difficult field to get into. Being part of the WAMIC team and working on a real product from start to finish has been an incredible learning experience. I couldn’t ask for a better learning environment.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Niagara College’s new Defence Systems Engineering Technology (DSET) program needed a way to give students hands-on experience testing drone propulsion systems, Program Coordinator Alexander McGlashan turned to the College’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) to explore an applied research solution. 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