Programming & Services
The Indigenous Student Services team continues to create events, programming and activities to support our students and community. Please continue to reach out to our team for support, and utilize the events to engage with peers and staff.
Reminder: Mohawk College, is meant to be a safe and respectful environment for our Indigenous students to gather and stay connected.
For Indigenous learners looking to stay up-to-date with what's happening in Indigenous Student Services, please be sure to complete the Voluntary Self-Identification Form to opt-in to the monthly Indigenous Student Services newsletter. The Indigenous Student Services Newsletter is a great source of information including upcoming events and programming, awards and bursaries, satellite spotlight, important academic dates, community news, and more!
Have an event idea? We welcome your feedback, contact: iess [at] mohawkcollege.ca (iess[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Additional Events and Programming:
June is National Indigenous History Month
It's a time for everyone - Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomers - to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. It’s important to keep in mind that First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples each have their own unique histories. And within each group, there are distinct histories.
Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21st
The summer solstice is a day that Indigenous peoples around the world have celebrated for thousands of years. The Earth’s northern hemisphere is tilted as close as it gets toward the sun, and we enjoy the longest day of light in the year.
Across the land, First Nations will gather and share in ceremonies and traditions that have been carried out for thousands of years. We gather to celebrate and to thank Mother Earth for her gifts. And we gather to celebrate our languages, cultures and ceremonies, which have persevered and prevailed.
In Canada on June 21st, the summer solstice celebration has become National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day of celebration for the contributions and cultures of Indigenous peoples.
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Student Services is hosting an event open to the Mohawk College community:
Event details still to come...
Looking to get involved in Indigenous Peoples Day events? Here’s a look at some of the events going on in the community:
Soaring Spirit Festival & Pow Wow 2025 (multiple dates)
Friday June 20, 4 pm - 9 pm | Sat. June 21 & Sun. June 22, 10am - 7pm | Battlefield House Museum & Park 77 King St. E., Stoney Creek
• 28th Annual Soaring Spirit Festival & Pow Wow honouring all our relations and Indigenous Peoples Day! Featuring dancers, drummers, vendors, food & live music at this all nations family event - FREE attendance.
• For more information, visit: Soaring Spirit Festival and Pow Wow
