Both institutions share experiences and challenges as educators in rural and remote areas of Canada. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

reconciliation

Northlands College signs MOU aimed at enhancing access to education

Nov 30, 2022 | 5:00 PM

Northlands College and Ontario-based Northern College have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase access to education in northern and remote communities.

That’s according to a media release issued by Northlands College on Wednesday. It states the agreement will focus on truth and reconciliation through program delivery, as well as foster labour market and economic development, while working to make education more accessible.

The release states this collaborative approach to educational innovation is rooted in both institutions shared experiences and challenges as educators in rural and remote areas of Canada.

“Both Northern and Northlands College’s service regions share a strong commitment to supporting the Indigenization, as well as economic and social capacity development within our service regions, while also supporting employers who operate in both northern Ontario and Saskatchewan to transcend provincial boundaries,” Northlands CEO Karsten Henriksen is quoted.

He also stated both institutions have worked together in the past, and will support the development of natural resource sectors like mining and forestry in the future. There will be a focus on sustainable energy and environmental management.

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Dr. Audrey Penner, CEO of Northern College, explained sharing knowledge, understanding, and insights is the basis of the colleges’ role as educators.

“Finding like-minded institutions who are addressing the same opportunities and embracing similar challenges, while sharing in the same values-based approach to learning and reconciliation is a powerful first step towards achieving these outlined goals to strengthen communities,” she stated.

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derek.cornet@pattisomedia.com

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