Canadore Students’ Council has made a $300,000 donation to The Village’s capital campaign.
“It’s very easy for our student council to invest in The Village project because we believe in our college and we see how they are investing in us every single day,” said Robin Chokomolin, president of CSC currently studying in the Indigenous wellness and addictions program. “Looking at The Village in particular, it is a place where people come together to learn about caring for each other, but in bold and unique ways through meshing traditions. Our communities need this, and it feels amazing to be a part of it in some way.”
CSC has requested that $250,000 be directed to naming The Village’s roundhouse, one of the dedicated spaces within the complex where Elders and Knowledge Keepers will help students explore and celebrate Indigenous Peoples, histories, languages and customs through sacred fire, cultural food, Indigenous harvesting and preparation, and cultural arts. Of the balance, $25,000 is earmarked to match the TD Bank donation for Indigenous student awards, and the other $25,000 is in support of first generation students and learners working through mental health struggles.
The overall fundraising campaign goal is $5 million from non-government sources.
