b'community are invited to learn about and appreciate Indigenous cultures, fostering understanding and respect. Students can turn to the colleges Elders and Indigenous Mentors for guidance and support. These respected members of our community provide spiritual guidance and compassion. Their presence ensures that traditional knowledge and cultural practices remain integral to the student experience. At GBC, education has the power to build bridges between cultures, foster understanding, and create positive change. Here, youll find a community that celebrates diversity, honours Indigenous wisdom and is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and understanding world. Join us and be part of this exciting journey.Turning commitment into actionSince launching GBCs Indigenous Education Strategy, weve made significant strides in supporting our Indigenous learners. Were creating Supporting Indigenous Studenta more inclusive environment with three Indigenous student centres, Success at George Brown College dedicated staff, and an Indigenous pedagogy specialist helping direct In the heart of Toronto, George Brown College (GBC) is building bridgesthe future of our programs. Plus, in Indigenous education and support. our targeted scholarships and awards are assisting Indigenous With a commitment toseries, GBC weaves Indigenousstudents in overcoming financial reconciliation and Indigenousperspectives into its curriculum,barriers and achieving their education, the college offers aenriching the educationaldreams. comprehensive suite of servicesexperience for all students. OurLearn more at georgebrown.ca/designed to nurture Indigenousupcoming event, Indigeneity andindigenous.learners academic, cultural, andDisability, explores perspectives personal growth.on education and accessibility Education has the power toand the intersections of identity, transform lives and communities.ability, and education through an By providing support, were notIndigenouslens. just facilitating academic successThe colleges commitment towere nurturing future leaders,cultural connection is evident in preserving cultural heritage, andits year-round social and cultural contributing to the broader goalsevents, which allow Indigenous of reconciliation and Indigenouslearners to engage with their empowerment.traditions and build a strong Through initiatives like thesense of community. Students Knowledge Keeper speakerand staff from across the college GBC ONWA FP Apr2025 v1.indd 1 2025-04-08 3:30PM'