Wiidooktaadwin Indigenous Mentorship Initiatives (WIMI)

The Wiidooktaadwin Indigenous Mentorship Program (WIMI) is a program led by university students for Indigenous youth in local and area secondary schools. 

Wiidooktaadwin is an Anishinaabe word that means “helping one another." Wiidooktaadwin connects Indigenous university students with Indigenous youth in local secondary schools. During Nipissing University's academic year, Indigenous university students, Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Holders visit schools leading sessions that include Indigenous teachings and activities that emphasize working together and the importance of sharing our gifts.

Schools participating include: Nbisiing Secondary School, Chippewa Secondary School, Northern Secondary School, St. Joseph Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School, West Ferris Secondary School and Parry Sound High School.

Your school will be advertising the program, so please watch for posters or reach out to your Indigenous Grad Coach!

For more information, please contact the Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator at:

Email: Indigenousmentorship@nipissingu.ca
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4252

Aasgaabwitaadwin Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference

Youth from local secondary schools visit Nipissing University for a day of cultural learning.

Aasgaabwitaadwin is an Anishinaabemowin word meaning "we are standing in support of one another." Aasgaabwitaadwin is Nipissing University’s Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference. It is hosted on campus each year. Youth from local secondary schools, Elders, university student mentors, and special guests gather for a day of cultural teachings and leadership activities.

Stay tuned for information about the next Aasgaabwitaadwin event!

For more information, please contact the Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator at:

Email: Indigenousmentorship@nipissingu.ca 
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4252