Northlands College preparing to launch Elders advisory council
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Northlands College is establishing an Elders advisory council with the recruitment and application process expected to be announced soon.
That’s according to a public notice released by the college Sept. 10, which states the organization is hopeful the council will reenforce the institution’s vision, missions and outcomes. The council will also serve to provide guidance in respect to the college’s commitment to a shared understanding of the historical, social and economic realities of the people it serves.
“As part of our commitment to reconciliation, today we are honoured to unveil another action that reaffirms that commitment,” CEO Guy Penney is quoted as saying. “I am so very proud of all we have accomplished in the past two years despite living in a pandemic. We have opened the Eli Fluery Cultural Centre and are about to embark on another centre at our Buffalo Narrows Campus.”
The new council is expected to contribute to Indigenous initiatives at the college and their insight will benefit students and staff. It will also deepen understandings of culture, traditions, language and protocols of Indigenous Peoples.
