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Indigenous Resources GeorgianCollege.ca/Indigenousservices When Erika Ewald was a new student at Georgian, the Indigenous Resource Centre quickly became her home away from home. It offered a quiet place to work and connect with other Indigenous students, counsellors and visiting elders. These centres at Georgian offer cultural support, as well as a wide range of resources. Now a NiwiJiagen (peer mentor), Erika sits on the planning committee for the annual Pow Wow, and helps organize feasts and pot lucks, craft nights, traditional drumming and Anishinaabemowin help for language students. She is also there to offer support and ensure students feel welcome at the centre. I used many of the services that are offered through the Indigenous Centre. When I graduated from my last program and needed assistance deciding what to do next, I reached out to the community liaison. They offered assistance on programs that might be of interest and helped me make my final decision. Erika Ewald | graduate of the Aboriginal Community and Social Development program and current Environmental Technology student Watch a video about the Indigenous Centre GeorgianCollege.ca/student-life Being part of GCSA has enabled me to grow and explore opportunities. Dhruv Patel | graduate of Mechanical Engineering Technology and current Human Resources Management student Dhruv Patel has always loved to engage with people, so when he came to Georgian, he took part in as many activities as he could. Orientation, Get Connected, movie nights, and other fun events organized by the Georgian College Students' Association (GCSA), brought him together with other students and opened doors for networking. He also found opportunities to join clubs and athletic teams. Dhruv is the current GCSA president and truly believes in the benefits of getting involved. "Getting involved with campus life improves the student life to a great extent," he says. "Our personal interests are tapped, a portfolio of experience develops, fun leads to good feelings, social connections grow, awareness of diversity expands and self-esteem grows. Being involved in the campus community is vital to every student and it's vital to the college, too. It's a symbiotic relationship that serves everyone well." College life GeorgianCollege.ca/student-life 11 STUDENT SERVICES | GeorgianCollege.ca STUDENT SERVICES

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