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Minwaajimo

Minwaajimo

By: The First Peoples' Centre at Canadore College
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Summary

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!© 2026 Minwaajimo
Episodes
  • Re release season 1 - Episode 4. Macho
    Apr 29 2026

    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.

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    49 mins
  • Re release - Season 1 Episode 3 - Tory Fisher. April 2025
    Apr 22 2026

    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

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    32 mins
  • Re release - Season 1 Episode 2 - Shannon Manitowabi. Dec2025
    Dec 16 2025

    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

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    28 mins
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