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This is what a gift to the NIC Foundation makes possible.Twilight is a single mom of three who returned to school to sho...
04/08/2026

This is what a gift to the NIC Foundation makes possible.

Twilight is a single mom of three who returned to school to show her kids — and herself — that it's never too late to build the life you want. Her Early Childhood Care and Education diploma is within reach because people in this community chose to invest in students like her.

That's the power of a legacy gift. It doesn't just support one student. It ripples forward — into families, into classrooms, into the communities our graduates go on to serve.

If you've ever believed in the potential of someone just starting out, a legacy gift might be the most meaningful thing you leave behind.

Learn what it means to become a legacy donor at https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

"It is support and a belief in me. That is priceless."Sean is shifting gears in 2025—returning to school while balancing...
03/20/2026

"It is support and a belief in me. That is priceless."

Sean is shifting gears in 2025—returning to school while balancing small children at home. The responsibilities are real. The juggling act is demanding. But a NIC Foundation Legacy Award made it easier.

Not just financially easier. Emotionally easier. It's the knowledge that someone believes in them. That community is investing in her future. That they're not doing this alone.

This is what your legacy gift creates: belief.

When you include NIC Foundation in your estate plans, you're telling future students like Sean that they matter. That their dreams are worth supporting. That balancing parenthood and education is achievable with the right help.

Your legacy removes barriers. Your legacy says "we believe in you." Your legacy is priceless.

👉 Become a legacy donor and create belief for future students: https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

03/16/2026

"The award helped change the attitude of my home."

Rico received a NIC Foundation Legacy Award while pursuing his Criminology Diploma. He was turning 30 with the pressure to just start working instead of continuing his education. His parents wanted to support his dreams of learning, but financially, it didn't seem possible.

Then the Legacy Award arrived.

It wasn't just about Rico—it was about his whole family. Coming from a collective culture, he wanted to succeed for himself and for his parents. The award gave them all hope. It shifted what felt impossible into reality.

Rico studied abroad in Japan (crossing off a major bucket list item), graduated, and just accepted a position on the security team at Winnipeg's international airport. He's building a career in justice and criminology—exactly what he dreamed of.

Your legacy gift doesn't just change one student's life. It changes their family's story.

When you include NIC Foundation in your estate plans, you create opportunities for students who come from humble beginnings, who carry their family's dreams alongside their own, who need financial barriers removed so they can focus on becoming the skilled professionals our communities need.

👉 Become a legacy donor and change families' futures: https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

Your legacy. Their dreams. Our community's future.

Thinking about your future and how to make a lasting difference?We're hosting a free workshop on legacy giving and estat...
03/04/2026

Thinking about your future and how to make a lasting difference?

We're hosting a free workshop on legacy giving and estate planning. Perfect for anyone curious about turning their values into community impact.

Led by North Island College Foundation board directors and industry professionals, Nicole Deters and Shane Landreville, this workshop blends financial insight, legal expertise and real-world examples that will help turn your values into lasting impact.

Date: March 12
Time: 1:30 - 3pm
Location: NIC Campbell River campus, room C270

Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3NcShAk

03/02/2026

"I wanna be able to do that for somebody else."

Miranda's calling to nursing didn't come from a textbook—it came from watching nurses provide calm and compassion in the hospital. That moment of human connection. That sense of "I could do this. I could make a difference."

Now, as a second-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at NIC, Miranda is learning to be that calming presence for her patients. She's discovering that the small things—sitting with someone, truly listening, providing reassurance—can make the biggest impact.

But here's what made her journey possible: your support.

NIC Foundation awards removed the financial barriers that could have kept Miranda from pursuing this calling. Your generosity didn't just help one student—it helped every future patient Miranda will care for in our community hospitals.

Legacy giving multiplies your impact across generations. When you include NIC Foundation in your estate plans, you create opportunities for countless future Mirandas—students with compassion, determination and dreams of serving others.

Your legacy ensures that talented, caring individuals can afford to become the nurses, teachers, counselors and skilled tradespeople our communities need.

Watch Miranda's full story on our YouTube channel.

👉 Become a legacy donor: https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

Join our Legacy 50 Campaign. Your legacy creates theirs.

02/17/2026

"Life is expensive right now. Being a student is really tough."

Ainhoa doesn't sugarcoat it. As a third-year nursing student balancing clinical placements, volunteer firefighting and the reality of rent and tuition, every dollar counts.

"It's a right now problem and it's a future problem," she says. The stress is real, but so is her determination.

This is why NIC Foundation awards matter. They ease immediate financial pressure while students pursue demanding programs where working is nearly impossible. They provide relief in the moment and hope for the future.

When you include NIC Foundation in your will, you create this kind of support for students facing these same struggles years from now. Your legacy gift ensures future nurses, trades professionals and healthcare workers can focus on their education instead of constant financial stress.

As we celebrate NIC's 50th anniversary, we're looking for 50 legacy commitments through our Future 50 campaign. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a difference.

Ready to learn more about becoming a legacy donor? https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

Meet Paige, a NIC Foundation Legacy Award recipient pursuing her nursing career.From solo backpacking around the world t...
02/14/2026

Meet Paige, a NIC Foundation Legacy Award recipient pursuing her nursing career.

From solo backpacking around the world to pursuing her passion for nursing, Paige brings a wealth of life experience and compassion to her studies. With dreams of working in emergency care and supporting mental health and substance use services in our community, she's dedicated to making a difference at the bedside.

Thanks to the generosity of legacy donors, Paige can focus on her education without financial stress. She's grateful to be part of such a supportive community and looks forward to giving back one day.

Your legacy can create opportunities like this for future students. By including the NIC Foundation in your will, you can help students like Paige pursue their dreams and strengthen our community for generations to come.

Learn more about becoming a legacy donor at https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

02/10/2026

"It's like a breath of fresh air. Right before the deadline to pay was due... oh yes!"

That moment of relief. That feeling of possibility. That's what your legacy gift creates for students like Miranda.

Years after first attending NIC, Miranda returned to pursue her nursing degree. She was scared, unsure, carrying the weight of tuition deadlines. Then the email came: she received an NIC Foundation award. Tuition covered. Breath of fresh air.

Now she's thriving in her second year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program—not just going through the motions like she did right out of high school, but truly loving what she's learning. She's seeing the impact she'll make on patients. She's building a career that matters.

Your legacy gift removes that financial barrier for future students. It transforms stress into possibility. It turns "I don't know if I can afford this" into "oh yes."

Watch Miranda's full story on our YouTube channel and see the lasting impact of legacy giving.

Will you join our Legacy 50 Campaign? We're seeking 50 new legacy gift commitments to ensure students for generations to come experience that same breath of fresh air Miranda felt.

👉 Become a legacy donor: https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

Your legacy. Their future. Our community.

01/27/2026

"It takes a lot of stress off."

For nursing student Ainhoa, receiving a student award meant more than covering tuition—it meant breathing room in a program where there's barely time to work. It meant reassurance that balancing volunteer firefighting with nursing school was possible because others had done it before her.

Student awards don't just reduce financial barriers. They affirm students' choices, validate their commitment and create space for them to focus on becoming the healthcare workers our communities need.

When you include NIC Foundation in your will, you create this kind of impact for generations to come. Your legacy gift—no matter the size—ensures future students can pursue demanding programs without the constant weight of financial stress.

As we celebrate NIC's 50th anniversary, we're looking for 50 legacy commitments through our Future 50 campaign. Will you be one of them?

Learn more about legacy giving: https://bit.ly/3M2FsYc

"Thank you for investing in my future and the lives I hope to impact." —Ryder B.Ryder's journey to becoming a high schoo...
12/31/2025

"Thank you for investing in my future and the lives I hope to impact." —Ryder B.

Ryder's journey to becoming a high school counsellor is powered by a legacy gift—the Jane-Claire Inkster Legacy Bursary. As a Dual Admission student working toward his BA, he's on a pathway that aligns with his passion: supporting youth who feel unseen.

This is the essence of a legacy gift. It's not just financial support—it's belief that carries forward. It's one person's generosity creating waves of impact that will reach far beyond the classroom, touching the lives of countless young people who will benefit from Ryder's guidance and compassion.

Jane-Claire Inkster's legacy lives on through students like Ryder. Her gift continues to open doors, change trajectories, and quite literally shape the future of our communities.

As part of our Future50 campaign, we're working to secure 50 new legacy commitments to honour NIC's 50th anniversary. Your legacy gift—no matter the size—ensures that students like Ryder can pursue paths that align with their purpose and go on to make profound differences in the lives of others.

What will your legacy make possible?

Learn more about legacy giving: https://ow.ly/fRow50XNnOE

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