August 30th, 2023
President's Message

Statement on the discovery of unmarked graves in Saskatchewan

Yesterday, we learned of the discovery of nearly 100 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school in northern Saskatchewan. It is believed that buried at the site are 79 children and 14 infants. As the chief of English River First Nation said, schools should come with playgrounds, “not graveyards.” We are saddened and horrified by yet another reminder of the tragic history and treatment of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the residential school system and its legacy of intergenerational trauma. 

We act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and the impacted communities at...Read more

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August 28th, 2023
President's Message

Statement on the shootings in Jacksonville, Florida

In Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, a white man fatally shot three Black people in a store located in a predominantly African-American neighbourhood. 

The community of Jacksonville is hurting and grieving in the wake of a heartbreaking act that authorities have deemed racially motivated. The world has lost Angela Michelle Carr, Anolt Joseph “AJ” Laguerre Jr., and Jerrald Gallion.

The hopes, dreams and aspirations of these individuals have been lost along with their lives. Their families and communities will now need to carry on without their loved ones in an...Read more

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June 21st, 2023
Blog Post

Recognizing and supporting Humber’s Indigenous community goes beyond the month of June

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples with June 21 dedicated as National Indigenous Peoples Day.  

Humber College is committed to recognizing and celebrating Indigenous cultures, histories, and Knowledges in our academic programming, events, professional development, and other initiatives. This work is guided by the Department of Indigenous Education and Engagement (IE&E) and Humber’s Indigenous Education Council.   

IE&E is doing important work ensuring that our Indigenous students are supported and connected to their...Read more

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