Events & Workshops
Miikana Deepening Our Understanding of Indigenous Rights in Canada
Northern College 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.
These training sessions were offered between September 2025 and April 2026.
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 and PowerPoints are available for viewing on NORACTION.
Professional Development Workshops and Events Update
Test Integrity for Faculty
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join LEID as we explore strategies for promoting test integrity through effective student preparation, assessment design, and invigilation practices. We will review practical testing approaches, authentic assessment alternatives, and available resources to support academic integrity and student success.
Connecting Indigenous Students with Culturally Safe Resources
Hosted by Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH)
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Indigenous students often face unique challenges related to mental health, wellness, and accessing culturally safe support while navigating post-secondary education.
In this webinar, we will be joined by Shaylin Allison from Kids Help Phone (KHP) and Karry Anne Daye from CarePoint Health to discuss resources available to Indigenous students. Shaylin will introduce KHP’s Indigenous initiatives and programs, while Karry Anne will discuss the Indigenous Pathway in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program.
This webinar will explore how educators, counsellors, and student support staff can connect First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students to free, confidential, and culturally grounded mental health resources, as well as practical information, resources, and strategies to support Indigenous student well-being.
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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.