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Nipissing University creates new Indigenous student awards with $75,000 CIBC donation
ArticleNorth Bay, ON – Nipissing University has created new student awards for Indigenous students made possible by a $75,000 donation from CIBC over three years. The President’s Indigenous Achievement Awards will provide up to eight students with bursaries of up to $5,000 in financial support each year. -
Nominations sought for 2021 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards
ArticleThe nomination period is officially open for the 2021 Dave Marshall Leadership Awards. Until January 31, 2021, faculty members, alumni, current students and community members can nominate individuals that have demonstrated exceptional leadership within three categories: Academic, Campus and Community. -
Dr. Peltier featured in WIRED magazine
ArticleDr. Cindy Peltier, Associate Professor and Chair of Indigenous Education at Nipissing University, was recently interviewed by WIRED magazine for an article titled For Marginalized Groups, Being Studied Can Be a Burden. -
Update on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Nipissing University
ArticleThe events and conversations that have transpired around the globe over the past year have highlighted the many ways in which systemic barriers and inequity exists within our society, our systems and our organizations. At Nipissing, we recognize the importance of acknowledging our shortcomings in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion and more importantly, our responsibility to take concrete action in order to create a respectful, diverse and inclusive culture where our students, staff and faculty can thrive. -
Researchers receive grant for study on dementia, social isolation, loneliness
ArticleNipissing Professor of Social Work and Social Gerontology, Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, is leading a research team that was recently awarded a grant from the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation (RTOERO Foundation) for a study on dementia, social isolation and loneliness. -
NU Café Book Club launches
ArticleA new book club has officially launched for Nipissing University students and alumni through the NU Café networking platform. NU Café Book Club members will have two months to read each selection followed by the opportunity to participate in a virtual Book Club Chat about the book with a special guest. -
Nipissing mourns loss of Dr. Muriel Sawyer
ArticleThe Nipissing University community was sad to learn of the loss of a great friend to the University, Nipissing First Nation Deputy Chief, Dr. Muriel Sawyer (Honoris Causa). Dr. Sawyer was a custodian of language and culture and an irreplaceable advocate for Indigenous education. -
Nipissing University launches new video series promoting Indigenous knowledge sharing
ArticleNipissing University is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series focused on Indigenous knowledge sharing. The six-video series, titled “Visiting with Anishnaabe and Cree Knowledge Holders”, features knowledge holders from across the region and was produced in support of Nipissing University’s Summer Indigenous Institute, a transition program for Indigenous students entering university. -
Seeking entries to commemorate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
ArticleOn March 24, Nipissing University will join the North Bay community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD). -
Nipissing University professor awarded fellowship to support projects in Africa
ArticleDr. Odwa Atari, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Geology at Nipissing University, has been awarded a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, a scholar fellowship program that supports educational projects at African higher education institutions.