The First Peoples' Centre at Canadore College

Minwaajimo

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Minwaajimo means 'to tell a good story' in Anishinaabemowin, and that is exactly what we hope to do in this podcast! Minwaajimo is a show highlighting Indigenous student success stories from Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario. Namely, Minwaajimo is hosted by the First Peoples' Centre at Canadore College, and has invited Indigenous student alumni, and current students, as well as the staff, faculty, and leadership team at Canadore College to share in the celebration of Indigenous students, and who each assist in making Indigenous student success stories possible. So biindigen (come on in) a...

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Mary Wabano McKay - re-release season 1 16.06.2026 46:46

I left this one in its entirety because it has so much great information and shares a good story. Mary Wabano...A true leader for indigenous education. Mary Wabano-McKay is a member of Attawapiskat First Nation and has worked in the fields of education, health and social policy with over 20 years of experience in academic leadership. With a strong focus in Indigenous education, she has developed...

Re release season 1 - Episode 5. Shawn Judy Sarah. From a different lens 11.06.2026 33:37

Judy, Shawn and Sarah share their thoughts on teamwork, collaborations and empowerment of staff. How unique and powerful support services can be when we are all on the same page. Effecting change is good and will benefit not only the students, but all who understand what student support is. Especially Indigenous supports.

Re release season 1 - Episode 4. Macho 29.04.2026 48:53

YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! This is the message to all potential post-secondary bound students. It is all worth it in the end. You may have struggles and roadblocks, but you also have supports available to you. People will help. People care about you. You are worth it. Connect with the Indigenous services wherever you decide to go. Get active and be a part of the student life. Ohhhh!!! And don't forg...

Re release - Season 1 Episode 3 - Tory Fisher. April 2025 22.04.2026 32:27

Originally aired in 2023. This is a revised and edited version of our interview with Tory Fisher from Nipissing First Nation. Tory graduated from the Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention program here at Canadore College. Tory was a great student ambassador for Canadore and the First Peoples' Centre. He went on to Nipissing University where he got his Masters in Education. Tory contin...

Re release - Season 1 Episode 2 - Shannon Manitowabi. Dec2025 16.12.2025 27:39

Originally aired in 2023. This is a revised and edited version of our interview with Shannon. Shannon continues to be a motivated entrepreneur and community business leader. Her time at Canadore was very productive and she made an impact while here. An Honor Students. More original episodes to come before we roll out Season 2

Re-release Season 1 Episode 1 - Natalie Restoule 08.09.2025 39:07

Nathalie Wajashk-Restoule is Anishinaabe kwe. Mother of 2 children. She is a member of Okikendawt Anishinabek (Dokis First Nation) and is from the Eagle Clan. Nathalie is a graduate of the Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention Program at Canadore College, went on to Nipissing University to start her 4-year degree in Psychology. Cultural and Anishinaabemwin Language Instructor at Okikendawt...