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“Also, through the Avie Bennett scholarship program, we have welcomed more than 40 Indigenous students to Ryerson and look forward to seeing them thrive.”
In addition, Ryerson opened a new staff and faculty well-being lounge in 2018 that includes a variety of Indigenous elements as part of ongoing work to Indigenize the campus. The name Ahnoowehpeekahmik (pronounced ah-new-weh-peek-ah-mik) means “a safe place to rest” in Cree, and was suggested by Elder Joanne Dallaire, who is Cree Omushkego.
“We’re planting good seeds,” says Dallaire, about the initiatives underway. “Departments and faculties at the university are stepping up to honour the Indigenous history, the land and its people. It’s an ongoing acknowledgement of our true history, the history of this land and the respect for those members of our community.”
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Scotiabank Photography Award winner Moyra Davey exhibits at the Ryerson Image Centre this summer.
WORKFORCE
Skills for the future
New technology, artificial intelligence and global competitiveness are changing the way Canadians work and the skills they need. On February 14, Patty Hajdu, minister of employment, workforce development and labour, and Bill Morneau, minister of finance, came to campus to announce that Ryerson University will lead the national consortium for The Future Skills Centre—Centre des Compétences. The $376-million initiative will help ensure Canadians develop the skills they need to succeed in the new economy.
Ryerson will be joined in the new Future Skills Centre research initiative by the Conference Board of Canada and Blueprint to spearhead projects across Canada. The initiatives will help Canadians make informed training decisions by identifying emerging in-demand skills now and in years to come, and help Canadians gain the skills they need to adapt and succeed in the workforce by developing, testing and evaluating innovative approaches.
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