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WHAT DO WE DO AT CASA? By STEVEN RICKARD
We do a number of things to ensure that our Indigenous students are given a voice and are well taken care of throughout their time at Canadore. Working in CASA helps us to develop teamwork and leadership abilities. We work together closely to help our students to have that strong sense of community. We fundraise and plan many events for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, like the pow wow, which happens soon after the school year begins, and again in February, and students from all three campuses are involved. Being a part of Canadore Student Council
and volunteering with CASA helped me a lot to be more involved with not only the college, but the students as well. All I can say is that I de nitely enjoyed working with some of the brightest and most creative minds in both groups.
Meet STEVEN RICKARD
2nd Year, Community and Justice Services Program
Steven is Cree from Taykwa Tagamou Nation and in
his second year in the Community and Justice Services program. He is the second in his family to pursue the program at Canadore, his mother being the rst. This year, Steven was the rst Canadore student to complete a placement with the North Bay Police Service and he also received a student achievement award from Canadore College. Steven sees himself coming back for one nal year as a Canadore Student.
CASA – Canadore Aboriginal Student Association
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