NORTH BAY, ON

First Peoples’ Centre

About Us

At Canadore, many Nations are represented, including Ojibway, OjiCree, Cree, Algonquin, Metis, Mohawk and Inuit. We welcome approximately 1,000 Indigenous students annually from across the country.

Many services are available for our students, including personal and academic counselling, advocacy, elders’ programs, mentorship and peer tutoring. Our goal is to offer cultural relevance within post-secondary programming to increase student and graduate opportunities. Our Indigenous Preparatory Studies, Indigenous Pre-Health and Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention programs are unique to the province.

Come visit us at the First Peoples’ Centre Student Lounge!

Contact Information

 

Gerard Peltier

Recruitment and Retention Officer, First Peoples’ Centre, Canadore College

Proud member of Wikwemkoong Unceeded Territory

It is my pleasure to speak and share with all potential college bound students, young or old. If you are looking to make a difference in your life, I can help. I will be one of your most important links to college information.

My role with the First Peoples’ Centre at Canadore College and the APSIP recruitment tour gives me the opportunity to Connect with potential students and help them Explore educational opportunities that will lead them to Discover the right college program that can create a pathway to their dream job or career path in life.

Being a part of APSIP is exciting...

Being a part of your journey is rewarding.

Connect with Gerard.

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