Indigenous Services
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Jennifer Hayward started her
program in a pandemic as a
52-year-old mature student.
"I've never set foot on campus and
I've been out of school a long time.
It was really challenging – being
not very computer savvy – but my
contact in Indigenous Services,
Michele, made everything smooth.
She let me know when bursaries
were available. She helped me
with Blackboard and Banner. She
told me about APA workshops.
She connected me with the library
so I could borrow a laptop for
the semester. Through her, I also
attended lunches with Ernestine,
the visiting Elder."
I want to let other Indigenous students
know that you can go to school at any
age. You will get the help you need.
Jennifer Hayward | Anishnaabemowin and Program Development student
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Georgian is where I
started to learn who
I really am.
Ishaan Sachdeva | Business graduate and current
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
(Management and Leadership) student
Ishaan Sachdeva picked
Georgian because it offers
many leadership and
co-curricular opportunities.
The award-winning business
degree student is a
changemaker who loves to
get involved. In fact, he's held
student leadership positions
since he was a junior house
captain in grade five, in New
Delhi, India.
In his first semester, Ishaan
started the Enactus Georgian
club, which won a National
Rookie Club Award. He's since
led several innovative college
projects and events. Now, he's
bringing his passion for social
impact to his role as Barrie
Georgian College Students'
Association (GCSA) President.
In addition to supporting a
wide variety of initiatives –
Orientation, social events, clubs,
athletics, and more – Ishaan
is advocating for free female
hygiene products in campus
washrooms.
But he didn't become the
powerhouse he is today without
a little help. "I've used every
service at Georgian. Every
single one," he says with a
laugh. "And I encourage new
students to get involved and
use college resources as well."
College life
GeorgianCollege.ca/student-life
Indigenous
Resource Centres
Located at the Barrie, Midland,
Orillia and Owen Sound
campuses, these centres
provide you with a culturally
supportive and comfortable
environment where you can
study, socialize, and access
a wide range of resources.
Our friendly staff are here
to support you online and
on campus, whether that's
academically, personally or
spiritually.
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