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Métis Week
A Week of celebrating Métis Culture with mutiple events.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
Métis Scholar Awards presented at Portage College
Nine Portage College students recently received recognition and funding for their full-time program studies at the College. The Métis Scholar Awards are presented each year to Métis students at Portage College. The awards are made possible by the Métis Education Foundation, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Rupertsland Institute and participating post-secondary institutions like Portage College.
Five post secondaries in northern Alberta pen historic Memorandum of Understanding
Portage College and four other northern Alberta post-secondaries have signed a new agreement. At its core, the partnership aims to ensure that post-secondary education in northern Alberta remains accessible, relevant, and sustainable. This initiative will enable students to stay in the region throughout their educational journey and support graduate retention for career success in the North.
Pipe Ceremony begins recruitment process for new Portage College president
A sacred Pipe Ceremony was held at Portage College recently, combining Indigenous tradition with the process to select the next President and CEO.
Portage College Celebrates Métis Week with Events Across Campuses and Communities
Portage College commemorates Métis Week with events honouring Métis culture, history, and the legacy of Louis Riel.
Portage College to Raise Treaty 6 Flag in Ceremony Honouring Commitment to Reconciliation
Portage College will hold a Treaty 6 flag-raising ceremony at the St. Paul Campus to honour its commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous partnerships.
Sacred Turtle Woman Healing Center and Portage College Announce Strategic Partnership
The Sacred Turtle Woman Healing Center (STWHC) and Portage College are partnering to enhance addiction and mental health support services while providing unique educational opportunities for students. This collaboration offers hands-on work placements for Portage College's human services students, integrating academic learning with real-world experience. The partnership will also develop tailored education plans and post-treatment programs, improving client care and graduate employability.
Portage College and Canadian Natural Unveil Transformative ‘Project of Heart’ in St. Paul Campus Ceremony
Portage College, in collaboration with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural), is set to unveil a poignant display as part of its Truth and Reconciliation Project of Heart initiative. The unveiling event will take place at the St. Paul Campus on April 9th at 1:00 PM.