b'GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE INDIGENOUS The Road to Reconciliation Honouring Your Journey at George Brown CollegeThe road to reconciliation begins with truth. Thats why George Brown College launched an awareness campaign called Debwewin (truth in Ojibwe), laying the groundwork for the important journey the community is embarking on. Located in downtown Toronto, George Brown is a diverseDr. Fearon was recently honoured for his commitment to and welcoming college that provides students with real- Indigenous peoples with a 2021 Celebration of Nations world experience and other hands-on learning.Outstanding Achievement Two Row Alliance award. To commemorate the National Day of Truth andAdvancing the Truth and Reconciliation CommissionsReconciliation, George Brown began a monthly Indigenous(TRC) Calls to Action and working toward reconciliation Knowledge Keeper series with Chief Cadmus Delormehas been a priority throughout his career of leadership in of Cowessess First Nation. The college also hostedpost-secondary education, and that priority continues at a conversation with residential school survivor ElderGeorge Brown. Shishigo Gijig.Where were headedAudrey Rochette, Director ofLooking towards the future, Rochette says, My deep Indigenous Initiatives, sayscommitment is to have George Brown be a leader on The Indigenous Education and Services team at George Brown Collegecentering Indigenous voicesIndigenous initiatives in the college sector. is committed to supporting the needs of our Indigenous students: is an essential part of theGeorge Brown launched its Indigenous Education Strategy, colleges reconciliation efforts.which will be the roadmap for Indigenous initiatives,Financial Support: helping We need to hear residentialengagement and success at George Brown.students access scholarships, school survivors stories. We bursaries and awards need to think about each and every unmarked grave that getsPersonal Support: academic, discovered. We need to learnTruth &career and traditional counselling the truth before were able toReconciliation Curriculum &Indigenoustake action, says Rochette,Audrey Rochette, DirectorIndigenousIdentificationMentorship: access to our who is Anishinaabe fromof Indigenous Initiatives, PedagogySelf-Knowledge and Wisdom Keepers Waabadowgang-WhitesandGeorge Brown College First Nation.Achievement Cultural Support: traditional Where we are now Retentionteachings, ceremonies, workshopsand an annual Pow Wow George Brown College is located on the traditional territoryGeorgeof the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and maintainsPartnerships & y Browna strong relationship with its treaty partners. The collegesCollaborations Communit IndigenousRecruitment Guidance: helping you access allservices and supports available to Indigenous Education and Services team assists IndigenousStrategystudents in navigating college resources and provides students counselling, cultural teaching and workshops. The Two Row WampumSupportsets out a vision of Nations walking together, in parallel,MentorshipResourceswith respect, compassion and understanding, says College President Dr. Gervan Fearon. As a learning community, there is much we canand mustdo to take meaningful georgebrown.ca/indigenous action towards reconciliation.Learn more: Connect with our Indigenous Education & indigenous.services@georgebrown.ca This work is an essential partServices team at georgebrown.ca/indigenous to learn 416-415-5000 est. 3969 of fostering a more inclusive,Dr. Gervan Fearon, President,more about George Brown College. equitable society. George Brown CollegeGBC-Advocate-Dec2022-v3.indd All Pages 2021-10-15 9:49 AM'