Camosun College won the Colleges and Institutes Canada bronze award of excellence in Indigenous education for B次元官网网址渋ndigenizingB次元官网网址� its strategic planning, governance, and leadership.

The award, which was presented at the CICan conference in Calgary on April 30, aims to recognize and promote colleges that contribute to learner success, reconciliation and to the socio-economic development of communities.

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According to the release, the Camosun 2023-2028 strategic plan is organized around six strategic priorities, and itB次元官网网址檚 grounded on the B次元官网网址榝our Rs of indigenous educationB次元官网网址�- relevance, respect, reciprocity, and responsibility.

The Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training program then took the six priorities and had instructors and community members carve and paint designs in the form of six traditional Coast Salish war canoe paddles which were presented in a ceremony to college board members, leaders, and elders, and are also displayed in boardrooms and gathering places.

B次元官网网址淭he Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training program exemplifies how Camosun is integrating equity into its mission,B次元官网网址� said Indigenous Trades Coordinator Larry Underwood in the release. B次元官网网址淭he paddles serve as a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey toward a more inclusive and equitable future, resonating with each of us as they emphasize a collective commitment to embedding shared values into the broader college community.B次元官网网址�

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