Minwaajimo

The First Peoples' Centre at Canadore College
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Minwaajimo means 'to tell a good story' in Anishinaabemowin, and that is exactly what we hope to do in this podcast! Minwaajimo is a show highlighting Indigenous student success stories from Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario. Namely, Minwaajimo is hosted by the First Peoples' Centre at Canadore College, and has invited Indigenous student alumni, and current students, as well as the staff, faculty, and leadership team at Canadore College to share in the celebration of Indigenous students, and who each assist in making Indigenous student success stories possible. So biindigen (come on in) and join us as we cheer on the Indigenous students at Canadore College!

Episodes

  1. Jun 16

    Mary Wabano McKay - re-release season 1

    I left this one in its entirety because it has so much great information and shares a good story. Mary Wabano...A true leader for indigenous education. Mary Wabano-McKay is a member of Attawapiskat First Nation and has worked in the fields of education, health and social policy with over 20 years of experience in academic leadership. With a strong focus in Indigenous  education, she has developed and provided oversight of culturally appropriate student services, program quality assurance, curriculum development, program design and community partnerships and research involving Indigenous peoples. Working with Indigenous advisory councils, she continues to lead in Indigenous Education, Community Outreach, Student Success and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.    Mary is devoted to decolonizing spaces and advancing Reconciliation, working to develop strong relationships between the university and various stakeholders in the community to continue the journey of healing.  Her lived experience as O’Mushkego Anishinaabe and first generation Residential School survivor guides her both personally and professionally. Her approach to her work is  grounded in Anishinaabe Seven Grandfather Teachings of the Three Fires Midewiwin and her understanding of our inherent responsibilities to the earth and to one another.

    47 min

  2. Jun 11

    Re release season 1 - Episode 5. Shawn Judy Sarah. From a different lens

    Judy, Shawn and Sarah share their thoughts on teamwork, collaborations and empowerment of staff. How unique and powerful support services can be when we are all on the same page. Effecting change is good and will benefit not only the students, but all who understand what student support is. Especially Indigenous supports.

    34 min

  3. Apr 29

    Re release season 1 - Episode 4. Macho

    YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! This is the message to all potential post-secondary bound students. It is all worth it in the end. You may have struggles and roadblocks, but you also have supports available to you. People will help. People care about you. You are worth it. Connect with the Indigenous services wherever you decide to go. Get active and be a part of the student life. Ohhhh!!! And don't forget about tall the free money you have access to. Copy and paste, do the upfront work and get paid up to 1000 per hr. Macho was a student ambassador during his time at Canadore College, and he brought with him a sense of purpose and a wealth of enthusiasm and charism that translated to a great student life atmosphere here at the First Peoples' Centre, Canadore College.

    49 min

  4. Apr 22

    Re release - Season 1 Episode 3 - Tory Fisher. April 2025

    Originally aired in 2023. This is a revised and edited version of our interview with Tory Fisher from Nipissing First Nation. Tory graduated from the Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention program here at Canadore College. Tory was a great student ambassador for Canadore and the First Peoples' Centre. He went on to Nipissing University where he got his Masters in Education. Tory continues to do well and plays a huge role in Indigenous education and the revitalization of Indigenous culture and language in the region. Now a family man, Tory looks forward to sharing and guiding his kids to be the best they can be and be contributing members of our Indigenous being. Tory has good memories of Canadore and is grateful to the support from many poeple he got while here. His time at Canadore was very productive and he made an impact on where he is today. More original episodes to come before we roll out Season 2

    32 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Re release - Season 1 Episode 2 - Shannon Manitowabi. Dec2025

    Originally aired in 2023. This is a revised and edited version of our interview with Shannon. Shannon continues to be a motivated entrepreneur and community business leader. Her time at Canadore was very productive and she made an impact while here. An Honor Students. More original episodes to come before we roll out Season 2

    28 min

  6. 09/08/2025

    Re-release Season 1 Episode 1 - Natalie Restoule

    Nathalie Wajashk-Restoule is Anishinaabe kwe. Mother of 2 children. She is a member of Okikendawt Anishinabek (Dokis First Nation) and is from the Eagle Clan. Nathalie is a graduate of the Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention Program at Canadore College, went on to Nipissing University to start her 4-year degree in Psychology. Cultural and Anishinaabemwin Language Instructor at Okikendawt Kinoomadii Gamig and works at Female Youth Represenative at Anishinabek Nation Youth and Ms. Regional Canada 2022-2023 at Mrs. Ms. Regional Canada Empowerment Pageant. Nathalie is an active learner of the Anishinaabemowin language, participates in land-based learnings, cultural/traditional teachings, ceremonies and community-based research that supports Indigenous revitalization efforts.  Through her experiences in education and community involvement, she discovered her passion for advocating for Indigenous health and wellbeing, connection to culture/identity, and natural law. She has built many strong relationships with elders, knowledge keepers, historians, medicine keepers, language speakers, leadership and youth. Nathalie gained many skills in both, Western and Indigenous circles which allowed her to respectfully integrate holistic strategies and recommendations at an individual, family, community and professional level. Websites and social links https://www.instagram.com/natrest/tiktok.com/@Natrestoule

    39 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Minwaajimo means 'to tell a good story' in Anishinaabemowin, and that is exactly what we hope to do in this podcast! Minwaajimo is a show highlighting Indigenous student success stories from Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario. Namely, Minwaajimo is hosted by the First Peoples' Centre at Canadore College, and has invited Indigenous student alumni, and current students, as well as the staff, faculty, and leadership team at Canadore College to share in the celebration of Indigenous students, and who each assist in making Indigenous student success stories possible. So biindigen (come on in) and join us as we cheer on the Indigenous students at Canadore College!

Information

  • Creator
    The First Peoples' Centre at Canadore College
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Minwaajimo
  • Show Website
    Minwaajimo