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Community Involvement

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

At Northern, we’re committed to the idea that lessons learned in the classroom can and should be translated to the real world, and that community citizenship is just as important as long-term career success. We also believe that community involvement is key to building a strong college. We’re proud of our deep roots, and honour those who help us strengthen these critical bonds.

BRIDGING THE GAP

Partnering with a local high school and the not-for-profit organization StopGap, a community-minded group of General Arts students pitched in to make Timmins more accessible. The volunteer coalition created and installed custom removable service ramps allowing customers with disabilities to access their favourite local businesses.

A HELPING HAND

Committed to providing support to those most at-risk, Northern College partnered for the first time with AntiHunger Coalition Timmins to host the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser event. Since 2011, the family-friendly walk has raised millions for charities that serve hungry, homeless, and hurting people across the country.

ALL IN

Northern College is working even more closely with the local school board (DSB1) to strengthen ties and promote successful outcomes for area students. To that end, we hosted the school board’s annual general meeting on the Timmins campus where an interactive visit made a lasting impression. Area principals and vice-principals were plunged into stateof-the-art simulated emergencies. After all, no better way to promote a strong college education than to experience it through the eyes of Northern students!

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