College of the Rockies' work to improve educational opportunities for Indigenous students was recognized by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) at its 2023 Awards of Excellence. The annual awards presentations recognize best practices and individual achievements from colleges and institutes across the country.
College of the Rockies was awarded bronze for Indigenous Education Excellence at the World Congress, a global event co-hosted by Colleges and Institutes Canada and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics. Attending the awards ceremony were: (l-r) Dianne Teslak - VP, Finance & Corporate Services; Paul Vogt - President and CEO; Stephanie Wells - Dean, Business Arts and Science; Jenn Smith - Co-op and Employment Services Coordinator; Robin Hicks - VP, Academic and Applied Research; Dana Wesley - Executive Director Indigenous Strategy and Reconciliation; Darlene Trach, Board of Governors; Jo Ann Smith - Indigenous Education Coordinator & Advisor; and Deb Carty, VP External Relations
In the Indigenous Education Excellence category, College of the Rockies was presented with the bronze award.
"I am honoured the College is being recognized for all we've done to advance Indigenous initiatives in our journey toward reconciliation," said Dana Wesley, Executive Director, Indigenous Strategy and Reconciliation. "We are proud of the work we have done to build relationships with our Indigenous partners and look forward to building on the momentum we have across the College."
