Events & Workshops
Miikana Deepening Our Understanding of Indigenous Rights in Canada
Northern College has collaborated with Randi Ray from Miikana Consulting to develop a series of training sessions designed to deepen staff and faculty members’ understanding of Indigenous rights in Canada.
Training sessions will be offered between September 2025 and April 2026, on select Wednesdays during one of our designated professional development time slots, either 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Details and links are shared via LEID’s website, the College Calendar, and Outlook calendar invites
Faculty, these sessions are designed to promote the integration and application of Indigenous Learning Outcomes (ILOs) within the curriculum and instructional practices.
Previous workshop recordings are available for viewing on NORACTION.
Incorporating Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in Projects
Hosted by Miikana
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join us to explore the meaning and diverse forms of Traditional Knowledge (TK) and its vital role in Indigenous communities. This workshop emphasizes building respectful, reciprocal relationships while understanding the motivations and responsibilities involved in working with TK.
This session will cover cultural protocols, intellectual property rights, and legal frameworks, including consultation requirements and free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC).
Learners will examine ethical considerations, the benefits of incorporating TK into projects, such as sustainability and stronger community relations, and the risks of misrepresentation, misappropriation, and cultural insensitivity.
This workshop covers content that supports the inclusion of Indigenous Learning Outcomes (ILO) in courses and programs
Supporting Indigenous Students with their Transition into Post-Secondary
Hosted by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm.
Supporting Indigenous students on their post-secondary journey is important, especially through their transition experience. In this webinar, we are joined by Megan VanEvery from CICMH, Anna Zecharia from Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC), and Allanna Macaluso and Joy Simon from Kenjgewin Teg.
This presentation will highlight CICMH’s toolkit, Transitioning into Post-Secondary: A Guide for Indigenous Students, and the Pathways to Wellness: An Online Interactive Resource for Indigenous Students, developed by the IIC and members. Discussion will address the content of the toolkit, the collaboration and relationship building amongst CICMH and IIC, and Kenjgewin Teg will share their experience implementing the Pathways to Wellness Resource amongst their students.
The Working Mind: Virtual Certificate Course
Hosted by Nichole Roy
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based workplace mental health certificate program designed to drive culture change by helping people, teams, and organizations build mental health awareness and understanding, break down stigma, strengthen communication skills, and improve resilience. What you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of the mental health continuum, and how to recognize when someone (or yourself) may be shifting along with it.
- Practical ways to reduce stigma and start supportive conversations in your workplace or community.
- Tools to identify common stressors and apply simple, proven strategies to build resilience and well-being.
- Insights that help you respond, not react, when someone is struggling, with empathy and confidence.
NOTE: Registration is open until Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Teaching & Learning Community of Practice (CoP)
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 12:30 a.m. – 1:30 pm.
This virtual session is dedicated to providing support to our staff and faculty with their questions and/or concerns regarding Blackboard, COMMS, Annual Program Reviews, and/or College Program Reviews.
Please join us at any time during the time slots below.
Blackboard Support Drop-In | 1:30 p.m. |
COMMS Support Drop-In | 1:50 p.m. |
All Campus Town Hall
Hosted by Northern College’s President’s Office
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm.
More information available soon.
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Contact Us
Do you have an upcoming workshop or event to share with staff and faculty? Do you have an idea for a PD opportunity?
Email us at leid@northern.on.ca.