Ten outstanding Métis students were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their studies. Each recipient was honoured with a prestigious Métis sash, along with a monetary scholarship of $3,000.
Local Schools Bring Pure Joy to 19th Annual Round Dance
For the first time, the College welcomed 400 school children from the region to participate in the popular annual gathering. The event was a resounding success, providing an opportunity for attendees to learn about First Nation culture and ceremony, as well as to celebrate the contributions of two long-standing members of the College community.
Proud to Host the Métis Education Foundation’s Métis Scholar Awards
The event was a celebration of Métis culture and academic excellence, with scholarships being awarded to seven students.
Sunrise Ceremony & Website Launch for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To reflect Portage's commitment to truth and reconciliation, Portage will host the second annual Sunrise Ceremony in St. Paul and has also launched a new website area dedicated to Indigenous teachings and resources.
Portage, Briercrest Hockey Players to Travel to Frog Lake to Encourage Youth to Dream Big
ACAC exhibition hockey games scheduled for Frog Lake First Nations on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 are much more than just hockey games. They are to encourage youth to dream big.
Collector donates 152 pieces of Indigenous art and artifacts to Portage College’s renowned museum.
Valued at more than $76,000, the donation is from Dr. Michael Mucz, a retired professor of biology at the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus in Camrose, Alta.
Cultural Space is Ready for its Grand Opening
Named Waniskah ᐊᐧᓂᐢᑲᐦ, the room will serve as a concrete and spiritual centerpiece for our students, staff and community.
Canadian Natural Donates 20K towards Portage’s Truth and Reconciliation Educational Project
The donated funds will help cover the costs of Project of Heart materials, training, facilitation and the installation of legacy art projects within the Portage College service region and at its campuses.
ATEP at Portage College in Fall 2022
Students can receive their B.Ed. from the U of A Aboriginal Teacher Education Program at Portage College
Portage College and Yorkville University Agree to New Creative Arts Degree Pathway
Portage College and Yorkville University today announced an agreement that provides a new pathway for Portage’s arts graduates to parlay their studies into a degree from Yorkville.