Conestoga news

A new mural by Indigenous artist Isaac Murdoch was launched at the Guelph - Speedvale campus, adding a splash of...

The Directions Indigenous Arts Festival was a fall celebration for students and the community in the heart of Kitchener....

New renovation projects at Conestoga will transform existing classrooms into Indigenous-inspired learning spaces. The classrooms will be located at the...

Orange Shirts emblazoned with “Every Child Matters” and two feathers will be available in Conestoga campus stores to wear on...

Be-Dah-Bin Gamik opened its doors to the Conestoga community, welcoming everyone to visit the new space and meet Indigenous Services...

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Conestoga, in partnership with Mississaugas of the Credit and the School of Creative Industries,...

The first Indigenous Education Symposium was held at Conestoga to share information about Indigenous approaches to education, using culture and...

Virtual tours of Conestoga campuses are now available in the Indigenous language of Anishinaabemowin, considered an endangered language because it...

Drumming, singing and dancing will enliven Conestoga’s Student Recreation Centre at the Kitchener - Doon campus during the college’s 14th...

In recognition and celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Conestoga held in-person and virtual events for the...

On February 25, Indigenous Services welcomed approximately 5,000 visitors to the thirteenth annual traditional pow wow at the Recreation Centre...

The Conestoga community marked Canada's second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events aimed at fostering conversations to increase...

Conestoga’s Indigenous Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) welcomed viewers from around the world to the college’s Annual Traditional Pow Wow on March...

The Conestoga community celebrated International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8 with virtual activities, including keynote speakers, panel discussions and...

A new micro-credential at Conestoga invites learners to draw connections between teaching practices and Indigenous knowledge....

Several virtual events and initiatives held across the Conestoga community marked Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation....

Conestoga’s Indigenous Studies program and Aboriginal Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) have collaborated to develop the Indigenous Studies Teaching Garden at the...

On April 23, Conestoga Condors women's basketball head coach Dee Channer co-facilitated a workshop focused on supporting Indigenous student-athletes at...

From March 29 to 31, Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) welcomed the community to the virtual Language Revitalization Conference as...

Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) is providing free online language nights during March as part of an Indigenous language revitalization...

On February 27, Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) welcomed viewers from around the world to the college’s Annual Traditional Pow...

On September 30, the Conestoga community gathered for the college’s fourth annual Truth and Reconciliation event. The session welcomed participants...

The Conestoga community celebrated International Women's Day (IWD) on March 9 with activities across campuses that included a panel discussion,...

Three members of the Conestoga community travelled to Mexico in December to participate in a short study tour. The visit...

Conestoga's Aboriginal Services (Be-Dah-Bin Gamik) welcomed more than 2,000 guests to the college's Annual Traditional Pow Wow on February 8....

During a home game against Humber College on January 18, the Conestoga Condors women’s basketball team experienced what head coach...

Conestoga’s Be-Dah-Bin Gamik has moved to a new space at the Doon campus to enhance services offered to the college...

In preparation for Conestoga’s ninth annual traditional Pow Wow on Saturday, February 23, the college’s Aboriginal Services team will host...

The Conestoga community kicked off Celebrating Cultural Diversity Week on October 15 with opening ceremonies at the Doon campus. The...

Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services team has been honoured with a Kitchener South-Hespeler Canada 150 Award of Excellence. The award was presented...

Conestoga’s Aboriginal Student Services team hosted the fourth annual Youth and Elders Gathering on November 25 at the Doon campus....

On June 21, Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services team hosted a celebration at the Doon campus in recognition of National Aboriginal Day....

On February 18, Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services welcomed more than 1,500 guests to the Recreation Centre at the Doon campus for...

Drums could be heard far beyond the Recreation Centre at Conestoga’s Doon campus as the fourth annual traditional pow wow...

Beginning in January, 2014, Conestoga will provide a new, specialized training program tailored to support Aboriginal students in the achievement...

Conestoga Aboriginal Services welcomed students back to class with a traditional tipi raising and ceremonial smudging ceremony on September 6....

On Saturday, February 23, Conestoga hosted the 3rd annual Pow Wow. Hundreds of people came together for an afternoon of...

What started as an initiative by Aboriginal Services to keep First Nation traditions alive on campus is growing in popularity...

Fighting for identity in mainstream Canada is an ongoing battle for aboriginals. “It’s hard for our young people today because...

Conestoga's Aboriginal Services is hosting its first annual traditional Pow Wow ceremony on Saturday, February 26. Come out and celebrate...

Conestoga College has just launched a new initiative that will benefit and support all Aboriginal students at Conestoga. Be-Dah-Bin Gamik...