More than support: What Indigenous Student Services means to learners
On the surface, Indigenous Student Services (ISS) at Mohawk College delivers workshops, programs and resources that promote academic, social and personal success for Indigenous learners. In reality, it is much more than that: a vibrant hub where Indigenous students form a community of staff and peers who listen, encourage and foster a sense of belonging. Read more.
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Lessons that shape futures
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College is more than just lectures and labs; it’s about overcoming challenges, embracing opportunities and personal growth. For students Brooke and Ethan, Indigenous Student Services (ISS) helped transform obstacles into successes. They’re far from alone. Across Mohawk College, Indigenous students turn to ISS for the support to thrive academically, personally and culturally. Read more.
Building on experience: Shane's path from ironwork to architecture
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As an ironworker, Shane Jezioro worked throughout Canada and the U.S. From high-rises and bridges to refineries, he gained experience across the trade. When an injury led him to explore new paths, Shane turned to Mohawk College to combine his expertise with a passion for architecture through the Architectural Technology program. Read more.
Driven by passion, backed by community
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Keywayden Brown has loved cars for as long as he can remember. From racing Hot Wheels as a kid and watching the Fast and Furious movies to working in an auto shop and photographing cars, engines and mechanics have always been part of his life. Read more.
A second home: Community, culture, and connection at Mohawk College
Getting from Big Trout Lake to Hamilton is no easy journey. The remote fly-in community in Northwestern Ontario is more than 1,200 kilometres away, and travelling south usually requires three flights. Brooke Meekis, from Big Trout Lake First Nation, had already made the trek once when she went to high school in Uxbridge, Ontario. Read more.
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Art rooted in identity: Alumni creates Mohawk College's CIRKL logo
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The path to becoming an artist doesn’t always follow a straight line. After pursuing graphic design at another college, Lacey King-Smith didn't feel the fit was right. “I didn’t love the constant competition,” they said. “I just love doing my own thing, creating my own art on my own terms.” Read more.
