NWP Indigenous services coordinator, Desiree Mearon NWP Indigenous services coordinator, Desiree Mearon

Indigenous Services

Here for You

Serving as a champion for students and culture, Indigenous Services offers an encouraging and meaningful connection point on campus. Our team is focused on the creation of educational opportunities and links to helpful community resources.

Understanding Place

Northwestern Polytechnic acknowledges that our campuses are located on Treaty 8 territory, the ancestral and present-day home to many diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. We are grateful to work, live and learn on the traditional territory of Duncan’s First Nation, Horse Lake First Nation and Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, who are the original caretakers of this land. We acknowledge the history of this land, and we are thankful for the opportunity to walk together in friendship, where we will encourage and promote positive change for present and future generations

Learn About Land Acknowledgement

Closeup of a howling wolf painting on the rawhide of an traditional Indigenous hand drum Closeup of a howling wolf painting on the rawhide of an traditional Indigenous hand drum

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Collaborative Action

Through commitment to Indigenous education, services, and leadership, we enrich the campus experience.  

Indigenous Education Protocol 

Truth & Reconciliation

Seven Sacred Teachings

Dancers with colourful skirts holding hands at the Circle of Indigenous Students year end event Dancers with colourful skirts holding hands at the Circle of Indigenous Students year end event

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Leading with Friendship

The first of its kind in Canada, NWP’s On-Campus Friendship Centre is the product of a treasured partnership between the Polytechnic and the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre.
 

Close up of smudging stick, abalone shell, and turkey feather. Close up of smudging stick, abalone shell, and turkey feather.

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Connecting to Culture

Join us for several enriching events and workshops throughout the year. Share space, laughter, and community by engaging with an Elder, creating a beaded art piece, or learning Cree with Kokum.

Indigenous Education Protocol Signing

Members of the Circle of Indigenous Students unveiling the group's new logo Members of the Circle of Indigenous Students unveiling the group's new logo

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Coming Together

Elected by students, for students, NWP's Circle of Indigenous Students (CIS) provides support on campus through cultural and social activities.

Empowering Futures

Our Wolfpack is supported by a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards. From specific funding for Indigenous students to select program support, there’s help on the horizon.

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Get in Touch

There is always room in the circle and support to help you find your way at NWP.

Indigenous Services

Office: H120

Campus: Grande Prairie Campus