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Humber College

Humber has been a national leader in Indigenous education for many years and was one of the first colleges to sign the CICan Indigenous Education Protocol. Humber constantly adds new services and opportunities for Indigenous students and hosts more than 100 cultural events annually through on-campus gatherings, community-based events, and virtual programs. This includes an Indigenous Knowledges Gathering, Pow Wows, and other educational and engagement activities to support spiritual, emotional, mental and physical wellness. Indigenous Education is prioritized in Humber’s current strategic and academic plans, with an emphasis on ‘Naawsidoong Mino Nawendiwin: building good relationships and furthering Truth and Reconciliation efforts.

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Strategic Plan

Strengthening the System

Advocate | Build Capacity | Drive Knowledge

In 2018, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) launched one of the most extensive consultations in our 45-year history to have meaningful conversations and develop a plan to guide our work for the next five years. Throughout this ambitious process, our team met with members, partners, staff, and key stakeholders from across the country to discuss the future of colleges and institutes, and the role of CICan as their national voice. Hundreds of people took part in the campaign via roundtables across the country, one-on-one meetings, online polls, and more.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who shared their vision and joined the conversation, whether in person or via our online Imagine the Future campaign. We would like to extend a special thanks to the CICan Board of Directors for their leadership throughout this process, and to CICan staff for their continued dedication.

Joint message from President and CEO and Chair of the Board of CICan

On behalf of CICan and its Board of Directors, we are thrilled to share our new Strategic Plan for 2019-2024.

The coming five years will be critical for the Canadian workforce as it adjusts to rapid and profound disruptions linked to changing and emerging technologies. As our members across the country respond to this new reality, this strategic plan will position us at the forefront of the discussions on the future of skills and work

By embracing our role as advocates, capacity-builders, and drivers of knowledge, CICan will remain an essential and respected voice for the system as whole. Training the workforce of tomorrow is not just a matter of delivering credentials, it is an ongoing process that involves learners, teachers, employers, and a host of community and government partners as we embrace a culture of lifelong learning.

For over 45 years, our association has been bringing together leaders from colleges and institutes, as well as a variety of stakeholders, to support the evolution of post-secondary education to meet the needs of people and communities across Canada and around the world. Building on this legacy, our new strategic plan will ensure that we continue to strengthen the system by supporting our members in building a better Canada.

Denise Amyot
President and CEO, CICan

Michel Tarko
President and CEO, Justice Institute of British Columbia
Chair of the Board, CICan

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About CICan

CICan is the national and international voice of Canada’s publicly-supported colleges, institutes of technology, cegeps, polytechnics, and universities with a college mandate. We are dedicated to promoting the interests of our members across the country and championing their many successes in training, innovation, applied research, and international development, among others. As an association, CICan is strongly committed to inclusion, and believes that education must be accessible to all.

CICan is also recognized as an international leader in education for employment and has worked in over 100 countries to support the development of post-secondary systems that meet the needs of students as well as local employers. CICan’s work leverages the expertise of our members to reduce poverty and inequality — especially for women, youth, and disadvantaged populations — by transforming post-secondary education systems and providing employment-focused training. CICan also hosts the secretariat for the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) and is the Pan-Canadian Centre for UNESCO-UNEVOC, and the lead for the North American cluster of centres.

CICan is committed to govern and manage in accordance with the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and in the best interests of our members. This includes supporting staff both personally and professionally, making evidence-based decisions, and managing assets to maximize value. Working with our Board of Directors, we embrace our role as a force multiplier for colleges and institutes and commit to delivering on the priorities of this strategic plan in order to strengthen the system.

CICan’s is deeply committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and our national office is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation.

What excites me about the future of CICan is their ability to advocate for us as colleges and institutes to show value in the programs that we have as well as the students that we are producing to contribute not only to the local, provincial and national economy but to an increasingly globalized economy

Jonathan Robb, Director, Strategic Integration and Stakeholder Relations, NorQuest

Our Members

Canada’s extensive network of colleges and institutes serves students all over the country in the communities where they live — whether urban, rural or remote — thanks to more than 670 locations. In fact, 95% of Canadians and 86% of Indigenous people live within 50 km of a campus or learning centre. Together they comprise a diverse and dynamic system that is building a better country.

CICan members are vibrant community hubs where experienced educators and professionals work with employers and community partners to provide learners the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market. They are centres of expertise in applied research, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning, offering a wide range of credentials and work-integrated learning opportunities to ensure that graduates are career-ready in all sectors of the economy. They welcome students of all different backgrounds and work to close educational gaps through flexible pathways, supporting vulnerable learners to succeed.

Colleges and institutes also contribute directly to Canadian innovation by working on applied research projects in collaboration with industry to solve real-world challenges, create new products, and improve processes. They also deliver professional and technical training in innovative ways: online, via simulation, mobile on-reserve, and more.

All of this makes them essential to the development of communities across the country and key players in Canada’s overall economic growth.

  • Colleges, institutes, and those they have trained, generate over $190 billion in additional income to the national economy each year
  • Colleges and institutes host more than 600 research centres labs across the country
  • Colleges and institutes reported over 7,300 annual research partnerships
  • Colleges and institutes are deeply committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples – over 65 have signed CICan’s Indigenous Education Protocol demonstrating the many ways they embrace this mandate

A French philosopher once said there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come and I do sense that at the national level we have an opportunity to step up, when you think of the skills agenda and the ability of colleges to be nimble and flexible in meeting the needs of not just today but of the occupational clusters of tomorrow

Dan Patterson, President, Niagara College

Our Vision

Better futures for
peoples and communities

Our Mission

To strengthen the college
and institute system

Our Value Proposition

To be a force multiplier for Canadian colleges and institutes

Our Commitment

To uphold the principles of agility, inspiring others, and integrity in all that we do

Advocate

Champion | Influence | Mobilize

As the national voice of colleges and institutes, under this strategic objective, CICan, will:

promote the strengths of our members to national and international audiences

amplify recognition of the system as the source of solutions to pressing challenges

rally members around key priorities for maximum impact

Canada’s colleges and institutes make a significant contribution to the country’s economy by training its workforce, strengthening capacities and improving employability. The country’s future depends on training and that is why we are here.

Francis Kasongo, President, Collège Mathieu

Build Capacity

Convene | Envision | Leverage

As the national voice of colleges and institutes, under this strategic objective, CICan will:

increase member interactions with other institutions and stakeholders

provide professional development opportunities for members

help members to build expertise via national and international networks

We talk a lot about this time being a time of disruption, a time of anxiety but… what excites me is that colleges and institutes are at the forefront of trying to help people navigate what this change means and where it’s going, and being the ones at the front saying ‘let’s imagine what we can do together, let’s imagine how we can build the future’. The future isn’t something that will just happen to us, it’s something that we all create together.

Kelly Jackson, Associate Vice-President, Government Relations & Strategic Communications, Humber

Drive Knowledge

Research | Enrich | Lead

As the national voice of colleges and institutes, under this strategic objective, CICan will:

collect and communicate information on global trends and priorities and coordinate shared responses

champion the use of data to inform decision-making and future directions

develop and distribute information about the Canadian college and institute system

What really excites me is the unity, the commitment, the passion the colleges have to closing the education gap between indigenous and non-indigenous learners. It’s an amazing opportunity, there is so much good work happening in institutions across Canada, there are so many best practices that we can all learn from

Riel Bellegarde, President, SIIT

Strategic Plan

2019 – 2024

As CICan’s Board of Directors, we are committed to supporting this Strategic Plan.

Dr. Michel Tarko (Chair)

President and CEO
Justice Institute of British Columbia

Yves Galipeau (Vice-Chair)

Directeur général
Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

Jim Hamilton

President
Okanagan College

Dr. Paula Burns

President and CEO
Lethbridge College

Don Gnatiuk

President and CEO
Grande Prairie Regional College

Mark Frison

President and CEO
Assiniboine Community College

Riel Bellegarde

President and CEO
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)

David Agnew

President
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Dr. Dan Patterson

President
Niagara College

François Dornier

Directeur général
Cégep de Rimousk

Don Bureaux

President
Nova Scotia Community College

Chris Power

President and CEO
Canadian Patient Safety Institute

Major-General (Retired) Eric Tremblay

Senior Product Manager
Pratt & Whitney Canada

Maggie Farrington

Chief Executive Officer
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

Carmen Abela

Managing Director
WindReach Consulting Services Inc.

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Confronting our history and looking forward

(Originally published in Education for Employment magazine, June 21, 2022).

The past twelve months have been a monumental year for many Indigenous people and communities in Canada. One marked by trauma, the reopening of deep wounds, and a confrontation with the truth about more than 100 years of Canadian history.  

In June of last year, the remains of 215 Indigenous children uncovered at the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School confirmed what many Indigenous people have been saying for decades: that the truth about residential schools is much darker than what’s written in many history books. Since then, more Indigenous communities – many working with technical teams from their local college or institute – have conducted searches of the grounds of former residential schools with similar results.  

The trauma is intergenerational, ongoing, and there is still so much work to be done; but we can be sure that education will be an important part of the healing process. 

Education is essential to lasting reconciliation with Indigenous communities. Seven of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action relate directly to education, including eliminating educational and employment gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians, increasing available funding, and developing culturally appropriate and relevant programming. 

But education isn’t just about improving labour-market outcomes, it’s also deeply connected to cultural preservation. In fact, seven CICan members are designated Indigenous institutions, meaning that they exclusively deliver culturally-relevant programs tailored to the needs of Indigenous learners and communities as a means of preserving and strengthening Indigenous cultures. 

For example, Kenjgewin Teg in Ontario means “a place of knowledge” in Ojibwe and the institute includes Indigenous knowledge in all its educational programming and relationships with the community. Each learner works with staff to develop a unique learning plan and identify goals. Teaching includes lessons about obtaining sustenance from the land, using Indigenous games as teaching tools, and helping students broaden their cultural perspectives and ways of knowing. 

In British Columbia, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is grounded in Indigenous culture, traditions, and knowledge; and inspires learners to strengthen their communities. NVIT’s unique Elder Council also guides the institution, its staff and faculty, and supports the spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being of students through higher education. 

The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is made up of more than 90% Indigenous students and 70% Indigenous staff. The institute is responsive to the needs of learners and recently launched a curriculum renewal project to support innovation, ensure programs reflect current labour-market needs, and position graduates for success. 

More broadly, over 95% of all Canadians and more than 86% of Indigenous people live within 50 km of a college or institute location; and these institutions across the country offer over 300 credential programs tailored to the needs of Indigenous learners and communities. Colleges and institutes are also the primary access point to post-secondary education for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis learners, and are deeply engaged in advancing reconciliation and empowering communities. Even non-Indigenous institutions take this commitment to heart, as do we. 

This year, CICan is also celebrating 50 years as a national association. In doing so, we’re looking back at our history over five decades. Indigenous education has been one of our top priorities for many years.  

For example, did you know that in 1993, CICan (formerly the Association of Canadian Community Colleges) submitted its first position paper to the Royal Commission of Aboriginal Peoples? And in 2006, we hosted our very first Indigenous Education Symposium bringing together Elders, Chiefs, Council Members, industry partners, and government representatives to discuss the unique needs of Indigenous learners. Since then, we’ve held a total of 11 symposia on the subject! 

Since 2014, we’ve used our Indigenous Education Protocol as a framework to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous learners and help institutions support Indigenous students. It’s not just about programs, but also governance structures, mutual understanding, and accountability. To date, 67 institutions have signed the Protocol. 

If we’ve learned anything in recent times, it’s that the future is unpredictable. Still, we know that a sustainable future is only possible if all learners have access to quality education. Education is as important to finding goods jobs and growing Canada’s economy as it is to cultural preservation. That means Indigenous education is essential to making Canada future-proof.

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CICan recognizes excellence and leadership at colleges and institutes

Halifax, April 26, 2022 – Colleges and institutes Canada, today, announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence. The CICan Awards of Excellence recognize best practices from institutions across the country, as well as individual leadership and achievements. This year’s recipients include 23 institutions across seven provinces and territories, 11 individuals, and one faculty team.

The awards are distributed annually in partnership with TD Insurance, the exclusive sponsor of CICan’s Awards of Excellence. Recipients were recognized at a lunch reception in Halifax, during the association’s annual Connection Conference.

The awards are presented in ten categories at gold-, silver-, and bronze-levels. This year, recipients were recognized in two new categories: Excellence in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Excellence in Global Engagement.

“Colleges and institutes across the country are full of exceptional leaders,” said Denise Amyot, president and CEO of CICan. “The fact that we have created three new categories in the last two years is a testament to their continued, and growing, impact within their institutions, in their communities, and at the national level.”

Congratulations to this year’s awards recipients:

(View photos of all recipients).

The Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award

Gold: Lambton College

Lambton College’s Research & Innovation department is committed to leading innovation in its community, region and throughout Canada. It is because of this dedication that the department has ranked among the top three research colleges in Canada since 2016. Through the work of Research & Innovation, Lambton College has become a major driver of economic diversification and development within Southwestern Ontario, leading the development of several industrial clusters and supporting the commercialization of new products, services, and process developments for SMEs. Lambton College’s Research & Innovation department is also a propelling force behind social and environmental innovation.

Silver: Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Bronze: Mohawk College

 

The Indigenous Education Excellence Award

Gold: Georgian College

Indigenous Studies & Services (ISS) have a long history at Georgian College, growing steadily since the early 1990s. Graduates from the college’s three Indigenous-focused academic programs are the next generation of Indigenous community leaders. Georgian has undertaken concerted efforts related to loss of Indigenous language and is producing language champions critical to cultural survival. An Indigenization strategy focused on the infusion of Indigenous curriculum, faculty training, Indigenous knowledge sharing and enhancements to physical and virtual space is also underway, with advancements in each of the seven principles in the CICan’s Indigenous Education Protocol. The road to Truth and Reconciliation is reflected in Georgian College’s Strategic and Academic Plans, moving the college forward in a good way.

Silver: Algonquin College

Bronze: NorQuest College

 

The Excellence in Global Engagement Award

Gold: Humber College

Humber has been a national leader in international education for many years through a deliberate, integrated, and nuanced approach to internationalization. This has resulted in an 11% increase in international student enrollment over 5 years. Humber’s 2018-2023 Internationalization Strategy was the first in Canada to articulate its internationalization goals using four specific pillars: Internationalization at Home; Bringing the World to Humber; Taking Humber to the World; and Globalization of the college’s Polytechnic Identity. The outcomes defined under each pillar celebrate and amplify the commitment expressed in Humber’s mission, which is “to develop global citizens with the knowledge and skills to lead and innovate”.

Silver: Niagara College

Bronze: Seneca College

 

The Excellence in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award

Gold: Sault College

Sault College offers a campus and workplace that respects, embraces, and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a core value at Sault College, the college’s diversity statement includes guiding principles that recognize the richness diverse staff and students provide. Sault College’s continued pursuit of ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion is integrated throughout the college’s processes, operations, and services, and is strengthened in its new strategic plan, which is called Maamwiziwin, meaning togetherness. Sault College is committed to the pursuit of a renewed relationship with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and will move forward in a spirit of trust, collaboration, and reconciliation.

Silver: Algonquin College

Bronze: Red River College Polytechnic

 

The Excellence in Sustainable Development Award

Gold: Centennial College

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide Centennial College with a roadmap to hone and recommit its resolve to work for social and environmental good. This nomination displays the ways Centennial has driven SDG innovation across the institution, embedding them in the college’s curriculum, applied research and entrepreneurship initiatives, infrastructure and operations, and strategic plan. Operating during the “Decade of Action” for the SDGs, Centennial is eager to strengthen its sustainability mandate and identify areas where it can grow, evolve, and leverage our opportunities and partnerships. The college is proud of the work it has been undertaking as a community to drive sustainability into the culture at Centennial College.

Silver: Dawson College

Bronze: Seneca College

 

The Program Excellence Award

Gold: NorQuest College for the Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Diploma program

In 2019, NorQuest College’s Physical Therapy Assistant Diploma program evolved into the new Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant (ITA) program. Driven by expressed needs of industry stakeholders to provide integrated, client-centred, and cost-effective care, the ITA program uniquely prepares graduates to assist with physical, occupational, recreational, and speech-language therapy. In 2021, the program was recognized with a six-year accreditation award, demonstrating the high-quality effectiveness of both engaging on-campus and highly interactive online delivery. The program’s strength is in its dedicated team, as well as exceptional partnerships with interdisciplinary stakeholders across the province.

Silver: Fanshawe College for the Fashion Design program

Bronze: Lambton College for the Aamjiwnaang PSW program

 

The Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff

Gold: Trina Radcliffe, Olds College

A community-minded leader, Trina Radcliffe, Manager, Athletics, has created a welcoming and inclusive culture centered around teamwork, respect, and trust. She has led the Olds College Broncos to multiple championships, but more importantly has created an athletics program that challenges students to not only be great athletes, but to be generous, community-minded team players who positively contribute to society. Volunteering on several community committees herself, the Broncos student athletes under Trina’s leadership contributed 3,700 hours actively participating in the community last year alone. Trina has also been instrumental in establishing the Olds College Gay Straight Alliance, and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.

Silver: Dario Guescini, George Brown College

Bronze: Tamara Chambers-Richards, College of New Caledonia

 

The Leadership Excellence Award for Non-Managerial Staff

Gold: Miki Speirs, Camosun College

The Camosun Cares initiative was started and managed by Miki Speirs a new support staff at Camosun College. The Camosun Cares program supported several hundred students, during the most challenging period of the pandemic, and has led to an on-going food security program that continues to support hundreds of students. Camosun Cares involved the entire community, with members of the community providing financial and food donations in the hundred-thousand-dollar-plus range. It also gave the community the opportunity to volunteer with hundreds of volunteers coming together to help put hampers together for students and then volunteer drivers delivering and checking on the recipients of the hampers. An amazing community builder.

Silver: Michèle Martin, Cégep de Chicoutimi

Bronze: Dawn Sugimoto, Lethbridge College

 

The Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty

Gold: Karen Klee, Fanshawe College

Karen Klee, professor and coordinator of Fanshawe’s Developmental Services Worker program, is an enthusiastic and innovative educator demonstrating a strong commitment to student success. Karen worked as a nurse consultant in the developmental services sector for 20 years before joining Fanshawe full time in 2013. Karen has been an early adopter of eLearning tools and strategies that promote universal design and improve student outcomes. Karen encourages others and shares her experiences through college-wide professional development opportunities. Outside the classroom, she chairs a provincial committee focused on recruitment and retention of skilled support workers in the field of developmental services.

Silver: Clara Bergen, NorQuest College

Bronze: the Creativity and Creative Problem-Solving Faculty Team, Sheridan College

 

The Leadership Excellence Award for Students

Gold: Gurjashan Singh Dhummi, Columbia College

Gurjashan Singh Dhummi, a graduating student at Columbia College Vancouver, is recognized equally as a leader of students and a leader in fostering relationships with college bodies. He is tireless in pursuing a more just, inclusive, and student-centred college. He has worked on OER adoption, Indigenization, LGBTQIA+ solidarity, student representation, and accountability. An exceptional student with a 3.9 GPA, he earned a work placement as the social media manager for a local non-profit, Friends of Granville Island. In this capacity he works towards decolonizing their work and enhancing participation in a unique local amenity. Columbia College could not be prouder of this 19-year-old leader, from whom the whole college community has learned and benefited.

Silver: Kelsey Knipple, Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Bronze: Anabelle Hébert, Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick

 

About Colleges and Institutes Canada:

CICan is the national and international voice of Canada’s largest post-secondary education network. It advocates, builds capacity, and drives knowledge to strengthen Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics. With more than 95% of Canadians living within 50 km of a member institution, and thanks to its extensive reach around the globe, CICan works to future-proof communities in Canada and abroad.

We respectfully acknowledge that CICan’s offices in Ottawa are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.

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For more information:

Julien Abord-Babin
Senior Strategic Communications Officer
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Email: jabord-babin@collegesinstitutes.ca
Phone: 613-746-2222 ext. 3131
Twitter: @CollegeCan

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Accelerating Reconciliation

According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), education is one of the five key areas that must be reformed to achieve reconciliation. Colleges and institutes understand the critical role they play in reconciliation. We engage actively with our Indigenous communities across the country to remove barriers to education and promote a culture of respect and inclusion in our spaces.

Colleges and institutes are proud to be the primary post-secondary education providers for Indigenous learners. With locations serving communities all over Canada, including First Nations reserves, northern and remote communities and urban centres, we support Indigenous Peoples wherever they are located.

In 2014, we launched the Indigenous Education Protocol for Colleges and Institutes, establishing seven principles to improve the participation, engagement and recognition of Indigenous communities in our colleges and institutes. Though post-secondary attainment rates remain lower among Indigenous populations, we are proud that attainment rates are on par with the national average within colleges and institutes. We also offer over 300 credential programs tailored to the needs of Indigenous learners and communities.

7 principles of the Indigenous Education Protocol:

  1. Commit to making Indigenous education a priority.
  2. Ensure governance structures recognize and respect Indigenous peoples.
  3. Implement intellectual and cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples through curriculum and learning approaches relevant to learners and communities.
  4. Support students and employees to increase understanding and reciprocity among Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
  5. Commit to increasing the number of Indigenous employees with ongoing appointments throughout the institution, including Indigenous senior administrators.
  6. Establish Indigenous-centred holistic services and learning environments for learner success.
  7. Build relationships and be accountable to Indigenous communities in support of self-determination through education, training and applied research.
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CICan recognizes excellence and leadership at colleges and institutes

Ottawa, April 26, 2021 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence which were recognized during the association’s virtual annual conference.

The CICan Awards of Excellence recognize best practices from institutions across the country, as well as individual leadership and achievements. The awards were distributed in partnership with TD Insurance, the exclusive sponsor of CICan’s Awards of Excellence.

“It is because of dedicated people working hard every day to improve educational programs and campus life that colleges and institutes are able to offer such remarkable student experiences and training opportunities,” says Denise Amyot, President and CEO of CICan. “This strong leadership was on full display this year, as COVID-19 forced all of us to adapt and innovate to meet unprecedented challenges. We are thrilled to honour these leaders and innovators who make the entire system stronger, more inclusive, and more responsive to the needs of students as well as employers.”

Here are this year’s winners in all nine categories.

 

Indigenous Education Award of Excellence

Gold: Humber College

Humber has been a national leader in Indigenous education for many years and was one of the first colleges to sign the CICan Indigenous Education Protocol. Humber constantly adds new services and opportunities for Indigenous students and hosts more than 100 cultural events annually through on-campus gatherings, community-based events, and virtual programs. This includes an Indigenous Knowledges Gathering, Pow Wows, and other educational and engagement activities to support spiritual, emotional, mental and physical wellness. Indigenous Education is prioritized in Humber’s current strategic and academic plans, with an emphasis on ‘Naawsidoong Mino Nawendiwin: building good relationships and furthering Truth and Reconciliation efforts.

Silver: Fleming College

Bronze: Lambton College

 

Program Excellence Award

Gold: Respiratory Therapy, Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College’s Respiratory Therapy (RT) advanced diploma program is a credential that is in-demand all over Canada and vital to the health of our communities. Students learn in the classroom and in simulation labs and are taught by skilled and dedicated professors who ensure they learn the tools and techniques to be successful in their careers. Students also participate in clinical placements, giving them vital experiential training. Considered a “highly competitive program”, demand from students and the community continues to increase. The need for skilled respiratory therapists—and the exceptional skill of Fanshawe graduates—became clear as the COVID-19 pandemic reached the region and staff and students joined the frontlines of care.

Silver: Early Learning & Child Care, Norquest College

Bronze: Virtual Internship Program, Sheridan College

 

Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award

Gold: British Columbia Institute of Technology

Applied research at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is exciting. It creates practical learning opportunities for BCIT’s students, provides innovative solutions to industry challenges, and produces new, commercially relevant technology products and applications. BCIT researchers and research groups have been working with industry clients for over 30 years, helping companies and organizations develop new technologies, products, and services. The practical solutions range from process improvements for small SMEs to changing provincial building codes for the construction industry.

Silver: Olds College

Bronze: La Cité

 

Internationalization Excellence Award

Gold: NorQuest College

In 2019 NorQuest College identified internationalization as a main priority and undertook the process of designing a college-wide strategy to transform itself into a globally engaged institution developing workforce relevant education and creating training opportunities for learners worldwide. To achieve this vision the college identified 3 pillars of action: Invite the World to NorQuest, Take NorQuest to the World, and Think Global, Act Local

Silver: Centennial College

Bronze: Humber College

 

Leadership Excellence Award for Students

Gold: Ryan Corcoran, New Brunswick Community College

When the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined Ryan Corcoran’s practicum at a Miramichi manufacturing company in March, he didn’t give up. Instead, he found a way to gain practical experience, improve the company’s supply chain, and help his community. Ryan got involved with a project led by an NBCC instructor to manufacture non-medical face shields for front-line service workers, volunteering his time to work on marketing materials and supply chain management for Sunny Corner Enterprises. This involvement is typical of his time at NBCC, where he excelled academically while balancing family life and many extra-curricular activities including Service Learning Day, Student Council, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, and a high school STEM program.

Silver: Levi Ogbaje, Nova Scotia Community College

Bronze: Josh Roberts, Loyalist College

 

Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty

Gold: Bobby Haraba, NAIT

Twenty-one years ago, after 18 years in the heavy equipment industry, Bobby Haraba joined the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s School of Skilled Trades as an Instructor in the Heavy Equipment Programs. Since then, he has immersed himself in providing, promoting and elevating apprenticeship education in Alberta. For 16 years, Bobby has committed his spare time to leading Heavy Equipment Technology Skills Competitions provincially, nationally and internationally. His unwavering commitment to advance skilled trades, apprentices and apprenticeship education has led him to make outstanding contributions to apprenticeship at NAIT and across the country.

Silver: Shane Jones, Durham College

Bronze: Dr. Petrice Moffitt, Aurora College

 

Leadership Excellence Award for Non-Managerial Staff

Gold: Joanne Dominico, Centennial College

Joanne Dominico implemented and expanded Centennial College’s Support for Apprentices with Disabilities (SAWD) program, which follows the overall mandate of Centennial College’s Centre for Students with Disabilities. Three years later, she became a Learning Strategist, growing the size of the Learning Growth Centre program by ten times in just nine years. With expertise in online learning, she has been invaluable for helping students stay motivated to do remote studies and adapt their study skills during COVID-19. She is a highly sought-after speaker and workshop leader both on and off campus, and also makes time to do volunteer work to help Black children and youth gain confidence and skills in study habits.

Silver: Sarah Gauen, Algonquin College

Bronze: Courtney Rivard, Cambrian College

 

Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff

Gold: Emily Ecker, Mohawk College

Thanks to Mohawk College’s Emily Ecker more people in Hamilton have access to a college education. Emily’s leadership in engendering vibrant community connections, fostering respectful stakeholder alliances, developing robust curriculum and program delivery, and ensuring strong student learning outcomes, have resulted in the establishment of powerful community-based programs like City School, which has garnered provincial and national recognition as an exemplar strategy that addresses poverty reduction through education. Emily is a champion for making education accessible and her efforts within the college and community have been pivotal in opening a world of hope for Hamiltonians.

Silver: Tim McRoberts, Holland College

Bronze: Barb Sankey, SIIT

 

Excellence in Sustainable Development ​Award

Gold: Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)

Sustainability is part of everything at NSCC, from curriculum to the colleges’ values. Presently, NSCC is the highest-scoring college in Canada via STARS and the Overall Top Performing Associate College on the Sustainable Campus Index. Across NSCC, work continues to improve that score, further the SDGs and lead difference-making efforts. More than 20K students attend NSCC each year. A survey of graduates shows that 91% are employed one year after graduation and 90% of those live and work in Nova Scotia. This creates a distinct opportunity to significantly contribute to the sustainable development of the province through the college’s vision — to transform Nova Scotia one learner at a time.

Silver: Sheridan College

Bronze: Seneca College

 

About Colleges and Institutes Canada:

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the voice of Canada’s publicly-supported colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics, and an international leader in education for employment with ongoing programs in over 25 countries. CICan’s members add over $190B to Canada’s economy each year and contribute to inclusive economic growth by working with industry and community partners to offer more than 10,000 programs to learners in urban, rural, remote, and northern communities.

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Senior Strategic Communications Officer
Colleges and Institutes Canada
Email: jabord-babin@collegesinstitutes.ca
Phone: 613-746-2222 ext. 3131
Twitter: @CollegeCan 

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CICan celebrates excellence and leadership at Canadian colleges and institutes

Niagara Falls, May 6, 2019 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) celebrated the many achievements of its members and their staff with the 2019 Awards of Excellence. This year’s recipients were announced during the association’s annual conference in Niagara Falls. 

The CICan Awards of Excellence recognize best practices from institutions across the country, as well as individual leadership and achievements. The awards were distributed in partnership with TD Insurance, the exclusive sponsor of CICan’s Awards of Excellence. 

“Colleges and institutes are so successful thanks to passionate staff, teachers, researchers and administrators who work tirelessly to provide students with the skills and experience they need to succeed”, said Denise Amyot, President and CEO of CICan. “Every year, the CICan Awards of Excellence recognize these dedicated people who go above and beyond to make Canada’s post-secondary education the best in the world.” 

Here are this year’s winners in all eight categories: 

Indigenous Education Excellence 

Gold: NorQuest College
In 2017, NorQuest College became Edmonton’s first signatory to the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Indigenous Education Protocol. This was the culmination of College-wide efforts to better serve Indigenous learners and support educational and economic development in their communities. The College’s Indigenization Strategy, Wahkohtowin, is a living document guiding its holistic approach to reconciliation and decolonization. NorQuest’s commitment as an Indigenous community hub is embodied in its Indigenous Student Centre; overseen by Indigenous staff and featuring the welcoming presence of two resident Elders. 
Silver: Parkland College 
Bronze: Algonquin College 

 

Program Excellence 

Gold: Pathways to Shipbuilding for Indigenous Canadians, Nova Scotia Community College 

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) partnered with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to offer education, apprenticeship and career opportunities in the shipbuilding industry to Indigenous Canadians, who are historically underrepresented in the industry. The partnership involved a 14-week preparatory training program focused on personal and academic readiness and metal fabrication career exploration; a Metal Fabrication Diploma program; mentoring and coaching by community and industry supporters; two work terms at Irving Shipbuilding; and, upon graduation, full-time employment with Irving’s Halifax Shipyard. 
Silver: Interactive Media Cluster,Fanshawe College 
Bronze: Bachelor of Social Science – Criminal Justice Program, Humber College 

 

Applied Research and Innovation Excellence 

Gold: Lambton College 
Applied Research and Innovation at Lambton College continues to drive industrial innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. For the past 10 years, the Applied Research and Innovation department at Lambton College has consistently outperformed its larger, national counterparts when it comes to success and activities in applied research, development, and commercialization.  
Silver: Seneca College 
Bronze: British Columbia Institute of Technology 

 

Internationalization Excellence 

Gold: Cégep Marie-Victorin 
Since 1970, Cégep Marie-Victorin has shown a remarkable capacity for innovation with international and intercultural initiatives. It showed remarkable leadership by putting in place ground-breaking programs to facilitate student and personnel mobility, and to recruit international students while supporting their integration. The cégep has also been able to mobilise its students, personnel, and community to implement international and intercultural projects founded on a deeply humanist approach. 
Silver: Seneca College 
Bronze: Centennial College 

 

Leadership Excellence for Students 

Gold: Robin Chiles, Red Deer College
Robin Chiles is a dedicated wife and mother of two, a community volunteer, a full-time nursing student, a recognized student leader at Red Deer College (RDC) and a leader in the community of Red Deer. Helping others heal and thrive-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is Robin’s purpose. She is a valued member of the RDC Board of Governors, a contributing member of the Student Association and the Nursing Society, and a strong volunteer with numerous community agencies, as well as her church. Her contributions are wise, pragmatic and heartfelt.  
Silver: Cory Haslett, Sheridan College 
Bronze: Phillip William Yap, Lakeland College 

 

Leadership Excellence for Faculty 

Gold: Suzanne Black, John Abbott College 
Suzanne Black has served as both Chair and Co-chair of John Abbott College’s Chemistry department since 2005. Suzanne is recognized as one of the college’s most dedicated teachers. As the current Chair of the Academic Council, she volunteers her time as an ambassador for the college, as an academic coach for its varsity program, and as a mentor to her peers. Her influence goes beyond the classroom; it is ingrained in the very foundation of John Abbott College. 
Silver: Rose Caruso, Seneca College 
Bronze: Laurie Newsham,Olds College 

 

CICan Leadership Excellence Award for Non-Managerial Staff  

Gold: Marilyn Alexis, Okanagan College 
Marilyn Alexis, a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, has been employed at Okanagan College since 1999 as an Aboriginal Transition Planner. During that time, she has worked diligently to build bridges between the general community and local Indigenous peoples. In addition to leading the college’s Indigenous Garden project, Marilyn has been instrumental in increasing the number of Indigenous students at the Vernon campus to over 250 in the fall of 2018. Marilyn has also been a leader in hosting an annual Candlelight Vigil Event to honour women who have experienced violence, including the women slain at L’École Polytechnique, and the women murdered or missing on the Highway of Tears. 
Silver: Mohawk College Campus Sustainability and Climate Change Team, Mohawk College 
Bronze: Maria Bracalenti, Mohawk College 

 

CICan Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff  

Gold: Kelly O’Brien, Durham College 
An outstanding and inspiring leader, Kelly O’Brien works every single day to seamlessly integrate the business operations of the Durham College W. Galen Weston Centre for Food with academic programming. The result has been a powerful example of serving students and the community at the highest possible level. Under Kelly’s leadership, the Weston Centre business operations have enjoyed ‘best-ever’ years, three fiscals in a row. In addition, she is very active in the community, works with non-profits to support their needs, and hires dozens of students each semester, providing them with more opportunity than ever before. When not overseeing Centre operations, she teaches part-time and is part of broader academic planning and operations. 
Silver: Barbara Foulds, Algonquin College 
Bronze: Bill Humber, Seneca College 

 

About Colleges and Institutes Canada: 
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is the voice of Canada’s publicly-supported colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics, and an international leader in education for employment with ongoing programs in over 25 countries. CICan’s members add over $190B to Canada’s economy each year and contribute to inclusive economic growth by working with industry and community partners to offer more than 10,000 programs to learners in urban, rural, remote, and northern communities.  

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For more information:  

Julien Abord-Babin 
Senior Strategic Communications Officer 
Colleges and Institutes Canada 
jabord-babin@collegesinstitutes.ca 
Tel. : 613-746-2222 ext. 3131 
Twitter : @CollegeCan  

 

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Our Vision and Mission

Our Vision

Better Futures for Peoples and Communities

Our Mission

To strengthen the Canadian college and institute system to meet Canada’s – and the world’s – biggest challenges.

The values that CICan promotes in all that we do and support are foundational to our Roadmap:

Reconciliation

CICan worked in co-creation with our members to establish seven principles for Indigenous education to improve the participation, engagement and recognition of Indigenous communities in Canada’s colleges and institutes.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

CICan is a signatory of the Government of Canada 50-30 Challenge. Colleges and institutes are playing a critical role in Canada’s progress in this area.

Sustainable Development

CICan is a signatory of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Colleges and institutes are playing a critical role in Canada’s progress towards these goals.

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Student Showcase Projects

Table Institution Student(s) Name(s) Project Title Project Description
1 Lambton College David (Sebastian) Jimenez Bosmediano Water & Wastewater Process Innovation and Intensification

Project 1: A Proof-of-concept Experimental Study for Vacuum-driven Anaerobic Biosolids Fermentation using the IntensiCarb Technology (Partner: USP Technologies Canada ULC)

USP Technologies Canada ULC or “USP” is a chemical treatment company for water and wastewater chemical treatment applications. It is a leading provider of peroxygen-based technologies and full-service chemical treatment.

Wastewater process intensification is an innovative strategy that makes municipal wastewater treatment safer, more efficient, and flexible while also enabling smaller, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment operations. Lambton College partnered with USP to study and evaluate the operational conditions of the IntensiCarb technology, by expanding the intensification factors over 2. The research process requires the redesign and optimization of the lab-scale system, testing and validation of the optimized design and the dynamic modeling process in different operating model, and the evaluation of composition of the fermentate and condensate, specifically in terms of ammonia, sCOD, and VFA content. Success of the project will benefit not only the partner but through potential incorporation of this innovate technology in wastewater systems, also benefit Canada by increasing overall plants capacity, and the recovery of value-added products such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon, which can be recovered separately and independently.

Project 2: Real World Application of the EMF 1000 Technology within an Active Sewage Lagoon Setting in Southern Ontario (Partner: EM Fluids Inc.)

EM Fluids Inc. is an Ottawa-based environmental engineering company that works with government sectors, industries, educational institutions and other clients to put in place innovative solutions for pressing environmental problems. There is an imperative and widespread need for new, economical technologies to improve water quality in water bodies that currently experience oxygen depletion.

EM Fluids has partnered with Lambton College to implement and test their innovative technology, the EMF 1000, in Southern Ontario. The EMF 1000 is a self-contained, solar-powered, cleantech solution that uses proprietary non-irradiating signals to stimulate the water. The impact is broadly distributed across large waterbodies. The device increases the gas exchange rate at the air-water boundary and in turn increases dissolved oxygen (DO) in the water column. This results in a healthier waterbody for biological processes and for aquatic organisms and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. EMF 1000 is approved by the Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP).
1 Lambton College Jessica Ingrid
Feitosa e Silva		 Optimization of Fermentation Processes for Production of Food and Beverage Products

Project 1: Optimization of the Fermentation Process using Engineered E.coli for the Production of High-value Heme Compound (Partner: Ardra Inc.)

Ardra Inc. is a synthetic biology company focused on production of natural ingredients for cosmetics and flavor and fragrance industry. Lambton College and Ardra have partnered on a collaborative project for the production of heme for alternative meat products to combat GHG emissions and provide a product to the food market that is sustainable, natural, cruelty free, and vegan.

Project 2: Process Optimization of Ginseng-based Kombucha: Influence of SCOBY and Acidity (Partner: Jing Jinh Nutrifood Ltd.)

Jing Jing Nutrifood Ltd. (JJNF) provides high quality health foods and products that emphasize the reliance on science and traditional knowledge for their production and use. JJNF has been examining the incorporation of ginseng and other complementary ingredients into Kombucha formulation. Panax quinquefolium (American ginseng) is a plant rich in bioactive phytochemicals. Its active compounds, ginsenosides and polysaccharides exert a wide range of different biological activities.

Through this collaborative project, Lambton College and JJNF are working to refine the production protocol and to gain a better understanding of factors that influence fermentation and product quality of ginseng based Kombucha for commercialization. The project will also develop standard operating procedure (SOP) for the commercial production of high-quality ginseng based Kombucha that are consistent and predictable.
2 La Cité Marthache Monvoeux Moutsouka Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease

A private company GeneRxN aims to develop a detection kit for Alzheimer’s disease before the onset of symptoms. To do this, several experiments were done with the Sigma 1 receptor to determine its impact on cholesterol metabolism. Since we know that several genes that cause Alzheimer’s play a role in cholesterol homeostasis, and that high cholesterol levels can induce Alzheimer’s disease, increased expression of the Sigma 1 gene could be used to detect early forms of the disease. A 3rd year international B.Sc. student in Biotechnology, who contributed to this applied research partnership, was able to learn new advanced laboratory techniques and discover a new passion for genetic diseases.
3 La Cité Martin Rochefort Genetic Resistance to Plant Pathogens

Since the legalization of cannabis in Canada, cannabis producers are facing more and more challenges regarding harvesting and production. One of the biggest challenges is plant pathogens, which lead to loss of crops, large-scale production and consequently revenue. These same pathogens are responsible for diseases that ravage the world’s most harvested crops, such as corn and wheat. This causes immense losses to the agricultural industry, often leading to food shortages. Usually, the most common method to combat pathogen-induced diseases is the application of chemical pesticides. Although they are effective, they are highly polluting and often toxic to humans. An alternative method is genetic resistance to pathogens, which was the main goal of this project with LyonLeaf, a cannabis producer in the Montreal area, which is looking to determine if their cannabis lines are resistant to certain diseases.

During this partnership, we were able to identify some cannabis lines that were resistant to some of the most common diseases in this type of crop. With this experience, the student received a job offer at the same research center where he did his research project.
3 La Cité Sébastien Lefebvre Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

The student of the project in Applied Research of the Centre for Expertise in Smart Prototyping (CEPI) had the opportunity to use different artificial intelligence tools to develop prototypes for private companies. For example, this student contributed to developing an image recognition algorithm. He also analysed and optimized an already existing algorithm that processes the specific movement of a human gait. The student developed function sets to simplify the usage of the NAO robot range of functions. These sets were used in different presentations with the college’s officials and students. While doing so, the student was able to strengthen his coding skills in a wide range programming languages as well as grasping a better understanding of robotics.
4 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Matthew Wilson Utilize Machine Learning for state-of-the-art Cardiac ECG Classification

This project aims to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and the field of Cardiology by introducing a benchmark-beating classification model to aid both specialists and front-line workers in the early detection and diagnosis of heart disease.

The project’s creator, Matthew Wilson (a recent graduate of the Computer Systems Technology program from Saskatchewan Polytechnic), had partnered with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a Consultant Cardiologist at York Teaching Hospital in the UK, and Natalie Thiessen, a Registered Nurse and a member of the Critical Care Nursing Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Through this partnership, Matthew gained clear direction of where his project would provide the most immediate and effective impact in the field, such as the potential prediction of “Sudden Cardiac Death”, automatic ECG interpretation for front-line workers, mitigating misdiagnoses, and more.

Using machine learning best practices, Matthew achieved his initial goal of outperforming similar projects by an outstanding margin. The future goals of the project include integrating the model into existing hardware in hospitals and healthcare facilities across Canada, partnering with manufacturers to develop a retail fitness tracker for the general public, and making the model available worldwide through the creation of an accessible web application.
5 Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Sam Ferguson
Destiny Tobin		 Social Entrepreneurship Project in Tra Vinh Vietnam

The Social Entrepreneurship project connected NSCC students with students from Tra Vinh University (TVU) in Vietnam. Through this project, students experienced visits and interviews with local entrepreneurs, cultural excursions, and project work that exposed students to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tra Vinh province, Vietnam.  This experience gave students a better understanding of entrepreneurship in a global setting and the opportunity to compare it with the entrepreneurial landscape in Nova Scotia.

In collaborative teams, students from both institutions were then challenged to produce start-up venture ideas. The following presentation focuses on the project – Easy Prep Meal Kits, an easy to use and locally sourced food kit option for students and staff that sources local produce and focuses on easy to use and store ingredients.
6 Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Aweer Yuang Development of a Versatile Remote Sensor System for Water, Climate, and Environmental Monitoring

NSCC’s Engineered Technology Applied Research Lab (ETAR) has been developing technology that monitors the depth and temperature of water in wells. This is part of an ongoing research project in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, where residents fear contaminants are in their wells and impacting their health. ETAR is working to uncover a cost-effective, water-filtration solution for the predominantly black community. This student project is focused on creating a versatile remote sensor system (VRSS) that will be used to collect data in wells or on land to better understand environmental conditions.

The objective of this project is to improve the hardware to make it more versatile so that it can function under extreme weather conditions. The VRSS will be designed so that it is economical and will not require technical expertise to assemble and install. The idea is that this remote sensor system will be accessible to individuals in remote locations, who often have the greatest need for access to this type of technology.
7 Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) Trinity Desjarlais
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Angel Walkingbear		 SIIT Pawâcikêwikamik: Cultivating Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Pawâcikêwikamik: A Plains Cree word meaning ‘a lodge supporting those who dream’, Pawâcikêwikamik is dedicated to empowering grassroots Indigenous entrepreneurship and innovation in Saskatchewan. During the spring of 2021, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) received funding from Sustainable Development and Technology Canada (SDTC), for the creation of the very first Indigenous Innovation Accelerator of its kind in Saskatchewan.

With a focus on supporting, educating, and mentoring Indigenous peoples, Pawâcikêwikamik provides access to cutting-edge technologies, training, and mentorship to support the creation of successful start-ups, in a space that emphasizes culture, language, kinship, and connection. Through a variety of initiatives – including an applied certificate program in Indigenous entrepreneurship, a state-of-the-art MakerLodge space, an Indigenous Innovator-in-Residence program, access to non-repayable microgrants for Indigenous entrepreneurs, as well as a variety of community and youth-focused initiatives including the L3Harris Dreamers and Doers Innovation Camps and the Mobile MakerLodge, Pawâcikêwikamik offers a space for people to create and to try new things.

SIIT students will feature and highlight a project and initiative that they were a part of to help cultivate an Indigenous innovation mindset throughout the SIIT learning community.
8 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Charlie Dalton Mobile LiDAR Applications to Support the Critical Minerals Industry in Canada

Mobile LiDAR allows the physical world to be digitally captured rapidly compared to traditional survey methods by having a SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) LiDAR sensor attached to a handheld unit or an autonomous UAV.

With College of the North Atlantic (CNA) working with many Canadian mining companies, both historic and developing mines are mapped without disturbing the natural environment. With mobile LiDAR, two separate shafts totaling approximately 620m in length were accessed via helicopter accessible at the historic Muskwa mine in British Colombia. Using portable SLAM LiDAR, the shafts were mapped in 3D within 1cm of geometric accuracy and georeferenced – all within 3 working days. In addition, it was found through this work that the light reflectance intensity returns captured are also sufficient to identify mineral veins that would not normally be visible to the human eye in the low-light conditions of an underground mine.

Similar mapping work of this nature has also been completed by CNA in Newfoundland and Labrador mines, such as those owned by Rambler Metals and Mining, Vale, and the now de-commissioned Bell Island Wabana mine.
9 Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology Christyan Oliveira A Net Zero Partnered Living Lab: Fanshawe’s Student Residence Retrofit

In consultation with industry and community developers in Ontario, Fanshawe College recognizes that the residential sector is still considered one of the highest significant national Green House Gas (GHG) emitters. To address the many needs of the College’s regional development community and their efforts to ‘green’ local low-rise, high-density housing, Fanshawe College is in the process of retrofitting the first town house residences in Canada to reach Net Zero Energy Ready (NZER) performance, reducing energy use by a minimum of 70%. With the support of NRCAN funding, a $2.4M renovation of 12 demonstration units of the 68 units total within College’s Kestrel Court residence was undertaken.

To this end, 30 students from 4 programs, with support from faculty members and partner institution leads, are completing the creation of accessible and digestible content for industrial knowledge dissemination.

The student team will conduct ten community outreach presentations and work directly with stakeholders, including Toronto Community Housing, to increase awareness of the opportunities, technical solutions, and cost/benefit value of Net Zero retrofits and accelerate investment and innovation in the industry. Future students residing in the renovated pilot units, will benefit directly and be influenced by the experience of occupying what is a living lab of novel, cost-effective energy solution environments, inspiring future building technologies soon to be leveraged by economy of scale.
10 Niagara College Hannah Curle Product Development of a Non-Alcoholic Tequila

DistillX Beverages Inc. is the founder of Sobrii-0 non-alcoholic gin and tequila products. Sobrii is proud to distill in Canada, using quality natural ingredients including locally grown ginseng.

The 0-tequila project goal was to develop a non-alcoholic Tequila beverage from flavour concept to the point of commercialization. To achieve this, the research team conducted a competitive analysis, risk assessment, ingredient sourcing, and developed several prototypes before choosing the winning formula.
11 Niagara College Tyler Heppel Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost Productivity in a Manufacturing Setting

Leansuite is a company that offers a communication platform for their customers across a growing list of industries. As Leansuite continued to grow, they found as the amount of data continued to grow, employees and managers were spending more time on the system interacting with it. The challenge was to find a way to automate and reduce the amount of work needed to handle the messages.

Our solution was to develop a program that utilizes Artificial Intelligence to process the messages and reduce the work for their customers. Our program takes an input and produces suggestions based on previous inputs that are most closely related to the new input. Our method involved calculating key relationships in parallel and mapping those relationships to previous inputs.

This allows Leansuite to provide customized auto-completion suggestions to employees as they create new messages. It also allows Leansuite to determine the most likely action a manager will take with a message and provide managers with those suggested actions. Optionally, they can choose to let the system complete those actions automatically based on how confident the program is in that resulting action.
12 Algonquin College Ravichandra Rachamalla
Rahib Uzair Ahmed		 InsightScope – A Novel Interdisciplinary Collaboration Advancing Health Research

Identifying a need for advanced technology to accelerate systematic reviews in health, clinical researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario teamed up with the Social Innovation Lab at Algonquin College to build a cloud-based software platform to accelerate the process.

insightScope has been built entirely by Algonquin College students in collaboration with our clinical research partners. The platform utilizes crowdsourcing and hybrid human/machine AI techniques to speed up the process while maintaining the scientific rigor of the review. To date, the platform has been utilized for over 140 systematic reviews, by almost 1,000 research users conducting well over a half million title/abstract assessments.

In 2020, insightScope was utilized to rapidly generate critical information on recycling PPE during the initial height of the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies were utilized locally, nationally and globally by institutions and policy makers.

Most recently, the team launched a version of the platform for Medical Conferences as part of the 11th World Congress of the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies, in Cape Town, South Africa.
13 Collège Boréal Morel Kotomale New Environmentally Friendly Techniques for Oat Aphid Control in Northern Ontario

Over the past few decades, oat production has declined significantly in Ontario, in part due to heavy aphid infestations that reduce crop yields and spread viruses (e.g., barley yellow dwarf virus). Pesticide application is commonly used to manage the infestation despite the associated negative environmental impacts. Collège Boréal is collaborating with TECC Agriculture Ltd. to help them develop a new biological pest control technique for oat aphids. The objective of the project is to evaluate different techniques to determine the most effective and environmentally friendly strategy for farmers in Northeastern Ontario.
14 Langara College Yukiko Inokuchi
Oceanne Wang		 Commercialization Potential of BC Feral Hops

The number of breweries in Canada has increased exponentially in the last decade leading to an increase in the demand of hops. However, Canadian hop farmers have struggled to compete with hops imported from more mature growing regions, namely the United States, because they are prohibited from growing the proprietary hop varieties favoured by craft breweries.

A potential source of novel hops could come from the wild, especially farm-grown heirloom hops that have escaped and seeded wild populations (i.e. feral).

The scientific team at Langara College in collaboration with two Canadian hop companies have determined the commercialization potential of British Columbia (BC) feral hops. Over 100 feral hops have been discovered in southwestern BC and genetic analysis revealed that most are genetically unique as the hops are mating in the wild. Furthermore, chemical analyses revealed that several of them possess interesting chemical characteristics sought after by craft brewers. Commercially growing and marketing these promising novel feral hops could help to reinvigorate the Canadian hop industry and establish a stronger relationship between Canadian hop farmers and craft brewers.
15 Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Anita DiNardo Canadian Grown Skincare

Hammam Spa by Céla with locations in Toronto and North York was founded by Celine Tadrissi in 2004 and has grown to become the largest independently run spa in Canada, winning numerous national and international awards and having established their house-brand product-line.

Céla collaborated with Seneca to evaluate new Canadian-made raw materials and prepare an anti-aging skin oil formulation with antioxidant properties, for use in the company’s branded skincare products. Working with Seneca’s research team, Céla was able to develop effective new products that meet consumer demands for Canadian-made, sustainable materials, while remaining cost effective, resulting in viable margins for production and manufacturing.

The anti-aging skin oil product is currently in production and will be launched by Céla in the first quarter of 2023. The company predicts sales of about 6,000 units in the first year with a total revenue of approximately $400,000.
16/17 NorQuest College Meaghan Rewniak Connections Market and Events

Connections Market and Events is an initiative to create equity, opportunity, and a sense of community regardless of if someone is neurodiverse, disabled, or neurotypical. We believe in life beyond labels and that everyone deserves to achieve and belong. 

We have recently created a new partnership with a local venue, and we are looking forward to creating opportunities for the community through a wide variety of recreational and educational events. In the new year we are hoping to launch an online store to support local entrepreneurs whose lives are impacted by neurodiversity and disabilities. We have ambitious plans for the future including a store front with cafe that employs neurodiverse and disabled individuals, and a sister non-profit that offers relationship support, match making, and entrepreneurship coaching.
18 Fleming College Andre Asturias Gary Molok NA TACtile

A Fleming College’s research team has developed an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solution, including both hardware and software, for Molok North America (Molok NA), a world-renowned manufacturer of semi-underground crane-lifted waste storage systems located in Ontario. This innovative solution will add smart access control and data analytics features to the company’s waste bin products. The company has started marketing this IoT solution as a new product to be released in 2023 under the tradename of TACtile.

A prominent part of TACtile is an online data analytic platform that was developed by Andre Asturias Gary, Fleming’s student in the Computer Security and Investigation program. This data analytics platform provides valuable information about the status and usage of the company’s waste bin products and will help the company optimize its waste collection process. The data analytics platform provides a significant business advantage for Molok NA in the global waste management market in addition to reducing the carbon footprint of the company and the waste management industry as a whole.

Andre’s work helped a Canadian company strengthen its position in the local and global market and will lead to the creation of well-paid jobs, here in Ontario. In addition, Andre’s great work has helped Fleming College to showcase its applied research capabilities to other external partners and expand its collaboration with the community and industry.
19 Red River College Polytechnic Alex Talgroy
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Devin McArthur		 Pattern Recognition Industrial Sorting Robot System

The system will be presented with a component that will be scanned by an industrial camera. The camera will use pattern recognition to determine what the component is and where it should be moved. A robotic arm will reach out to the component, pick it up and move it to a specified storage location.
20 Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology Bradley Dwyer
JeffreyDwyer		 Innovating How the Mining Industry Processes Core Samples

Until recently, core sample viewing and logging in the mining and exploration industry has been conducted in the same way, with the same technology. Looking to innovate this process, a company called Northern Prosperity engaged with Cambrian College to develop a prototype that will improve the core viewing and logging process.

The core of the innovation is to develop a solution that is more ergonomically friendly and easier to use, which will allow geologists of all shapes and sizes to operate. Typical core tables are static and not height adjustable. This new table design automatically raises and tilts core samples so that geologists can more easily view and manipulate heavy core samples.

Working with an interdisciplinary team that included electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and welding and fabrication, Northern Prosperity received a working prototype that they have now commercialized.
21 New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Andrew Jardine Wireless home alarm system

The capstone college project is a wireless home alarm system with a pair of door contact sensors, built and programmed from scratch using minimal code libraries.
22 New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Mack Anderson Nixie Tube Clock

The Nixie Tube Clock is a project designed to make use of the irreplicable viewing characteristics of 1970s neon numeric gas discharge tubes, otherwise known as Nixie tubes.
23 St. Lawrence College Jadon Hook Chill Zone

Welcome to “The Chill Zone”, your very own breath of fresh air in a world of chaos. The Chill Zone Event Playbook includes resources and tools for you to create your very own Chill Zone event at your school, agency, or department.

We at the St. Lawrence College Innovation Hub in collaboration with Enactus SLC and a grant from The Co-Operators have put together a one-stop guide to improving mental health and fostering self-care within the space of any organization.

Our Chill Zone Event Playbook was created to guide participants through creating and executing their own mental health event step-by-step. It takes all the guesswork out of the process of changing an idea into an action. Simply work through the guide, picking whatever options work best for your unique situation, and create your very own breath of fresh air.
24 St. Lawrence College Ariane Morin Augmented Reality Welding

In this showcase Ariane Morin, second year welding and Fabrication student from St Lawrence College’s Cornwall Campus, will be describing the skills and knowledge required of a welder to ensure that welds meet the high standards set by both the Canadian Red Seal Accreditation and Canadian Industry Welding Standards. Ariane will have two portable Augmented Realty Arc Welders at the showcase, where guests will have the opportunity to try their hand at welding in a safe and realistic but virtual reality environment. The guest will also receive immediate feedback from the application and receive guidance from Ariane on how to perfect their skills.
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