Georgian College Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centres

08/07/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, impacted communities, and the children who never returned home. This day responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 80 and encourages all people in Canada to learn about the history and ongoing impacts of the Residential School system.

Throughout September, events will take place across the country and at Georgian College, including raising the Survivors’ Flag and Every Child Matters flag on our campuses. These symbols honor Survivors and reinforce our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation.

We are all called to engage in truth-telling, learning, and meaningful action.

Join us as we continue the collective work of healing and reconciliation.

● Barrie
Truth and Reconciliation Survivors’ Flag Raising
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Cenotaph (flag poles)

● Owen Sound
Truth and Reconciliation Survivors’ Flag Raising
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Flag poles

● Orangeville, Midland, and South Georgian Bay campuses will raise the Truth and Reconciliation Survivors’ Flag on September 1, where it will remain raised throughout the month of September.

06/02/2026

🧡🌈 This June, we're celebrating stories, identities, cultures, and community.

Join us as we recognize National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month through events designed to inspire learning, spark meaningful conversations, and celebrate the diverse voices that strengthen our college community.

Whether you're attending to learn something new, show support, or connect with others, every event is an opportunity to grow together.

📅 Explore Georgian's June events and help us build a campus where respect, inclusion, and belonging are more than values—they're actions.

Learn more here 👉
https://www.georgiancollege.ca/blog/newsroom/pride/

03/18/2025

Aaniin Kinaweya!

https://forms.office.com/r/sdPa5ePDxr

Register today and join Georgian College, Indigenous Services in celebrating National Indigenous Languages Day with a film screening event to remember!

We will be watching Anangong Miigaading (Star Wars) A New Hope at the Georgian Theatre, Barrie Campus on Monday, March 31 at 6:30 pm.

Jeff Monague, Elder, Knowledge Keeper and Ojibwe language speaker is a local resident that provided one of the voice over roles for this classic film! He will be joining us for a Q&A following the Film.

I look forward to seeing you out and supporting Anishinaabemowin language revitalization!

All are welcome, so please share with friends, family, colleagues and to galaxies far, far away...

*Light refreshments (movie style) will be provided

Miigwetch,

02/10/2025

It's that time of year, Georgian Colleges 17th Annual Traditional Pow Wow!
Join us Saturday March 8, 2025, at the Barrie Campus in the gymnasium, building "J" for a spectacular event of drumming, singing, dancing, language and vendors.
Question contact: Vanessa Kennedy, Special Events Co-oridinator, [email protected]
Please click on the link below to access.
Vendor Forms
Hand Drum Competition Forms
Dancer Registration Forms
Big Drum Registration.
Please visit our pow wow website section for additional information
https://www.georgiancollege.ca/news-events/all-events/traditional-pow-wow/

01/07/2025

Mamaway presents:
6 week Regalia Accessory Making workshop series.

01/06/2025

You are invited to register, share, and post this upcoming lunch and learn opportunity brought to you by Georgian Colleges Indigenous Services Indigenization Initiatives on Appropriation vs. Appreciation. This learning opportunity is held virtually on Wed. January 22 at noon until 1 p.m.

"In this session you will develop an understanding between of the differences of the appreciation and appropriation of Indigenous cultures. Also, you will learn about the negative impacts that appropriation can cause Indigenous Peoples."

Register today! https://forms.office.com/r/QVJME5nz6S

12/16/2024

Indigenous Art Exhibition Call Out
Deadline: Jan 17, 2025

11/26/2024

Barrie Native Friendship Centre
Status renewal support session:
Dec 5, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Contact Tammy Roberts: [email protected] for more information.

11/15/2024