Humber has been a national leader in Indigenous education for many years and was one of the first colleges to sign the CICan Indigenous Education Protocol. Humber constantly adds new services and opportunities for Indigenous students and hosts more than 100 cultural events annually through on-campus gatherings, community-based events, and virtual programs. This includes an Indigenous Knowledges Gathering, Pow Wows, and other educational and engagement activities to support spiritual, emotional, mental and physical wellness. Indigenous Education is prioritized in Humber’s current strategic and academic plans, with an emphasis on ‘Naawsidoong Mino Nawendiwin: building good relationships and furthering Truth and Reconciliation efforts.
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Humber Polytechnic is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions, combining deep theoretical learning with applied, hands-on experience. Humber offers a wide variety of credentials including... Learn more
The Indigenous Education Excellence Award
The Indigenous Education Excellence Award recognizes a college or institute that has a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous education through innovative approaches and dedicated structures, curriculum, holistic support services and community partnerships that contribute to learner success, as well as socio-economic development and reconciliation within communities. This award recognizes institutional, rather than individual achievements. To be eligible for this award, your institution must not have received the “Gold” award within the past 3 years or since 2020.
CICan and TD Insurance
TD Insurance is proud to be the exclusive sponsor of the CICan Awards of Excellence Program. TD Insurance will give an award of $1,000 to each Gold level Award of Excellence recipient.
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