Indigenous Education & Student Services - IESS - Mohawk College

05/29/2026

Just one week left until the application deadline! Submit your application today: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/form/pathfinder-application

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PATHFINDER 2026!

Session Information:
Session Dates: July 27 - August 14, 2026
(Monday - Friday only, students return home on weekends, excludes Civic holiday)

Students will have the opportunity to participate in Pathfinder 2026 in-person. Participants will stay in the Mohawk College Residence and / or at off site locations.

Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit - FMNI) students who would like to register for this program:
- Must be between the ages of 17-21
- Must not be enrolled in a post-secondary institution
- Can have accepted an offer of admission to Mohawk College or a post-secondary institution
- Can be in transition of changing from one post-secondary institution to Mohawk College or other institution

Students who attended Previous Pathfinder:
You are eligible to attend the Pathfinder 2026 program (Note: new participants will be given preference to gain experience in the Pathfinder program and we will approve previous Pathfinders as space allows). A priority system is outlined on the Pathfinder website.

Session is limited to 15 participants. Students who apply for the program will be notified if they have been accepted to participate in the program. Submitting an application form does not guarantee a spot in the program. Once accepted into the program, participants will receive a link to the registration package. The registration package must be completed prior to the start of the program or your acceptance will be rescinded.

Content of the program will be in an introduction to post secondary education, workshops and teachings centered around Indigenous culture, identity and leadership skills. Activities will include meeting with Elders, offsite trips and workshops.

To apply, visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/form/pathfinder-application

For more information on Pathfinder, visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/indigenous-students/indigenous-student-events/pathfinder-indigenous-youth-program

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 5, 2026

04/24/2026

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PATHFINDER 2026!

Session Information:
Session Dates: July 27 - August 14, 2026
(Monday - Friday only, students return home on weekends, excludes Civic holiday)

Students will have the opportunity to participate in Pathfinder 2026 in-person. Participants will stay in the Mohawk College Residence and / or at off site locations.

Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit - FMNI) students who would like to register for this program:
- Must be between the ages of 17-21
- Must not be enrolled in a post-secondary institution
- Can have accepted an offer of admission to Mohawk College or a post-secondary institution
- Can be in transition of changing from one post-secondary institution to Mohawk College or other institution

Students who attended Previous Pathfinder:
You are eligible to attend the Pathfinder 2026 program (Note: new participants will be given preference to gain experience in the Pathfinder program and we will approve previous Pathfinders as space allows). A priority system is outlined on the Pathfinder website.

Session is limited to 15 participants. Students who apply for the program will be notified if they have been accepted to participate in the program. Submitting an application form does not guarantee a spot in the program. Once accepted into the program, participants will receive a link to the registration package. The registration package must be completed prior to the start of the program or your acceptance will be rescinded.

Content of the program will be in an introduction to post secondary education, workshops and teachings centered around Indigenous culture, identity and leadership skills. Activities will include meeting with Elders, offsite trips and workshops.

To apply, visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/form/pathfinder-application

For more information on Pathfinder, visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/indigenous-students/indigenous-student-events/pathfinder-indigenous-youth-program

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 5, 2026

01/23/2026

At first glance, Indigenous Student Services (ISS) might look like a place for workshops, tutoring, or academic help. But for Indigenous students at Mohawk College, it’s something much more.

ISS is where students meet mentors before they even apply. It’s where friendships form through Pathfinder, where questions are answered, confidence is built, and support continues long after the first day of class. From academic guidance and peer tutoring to scholarships, cultural programming, and quiet moments over tea, ISS helps students feel seen, supported, and connected.

For students like Maggie, Keywayden, and Shane, ISS has been a constant, helping them manage course loads, access funding, discover new skills, and find a sense of belonging on campus.

More than a service, ISS is a community that listens, encourages, and walks alongside Indigenous students every step of the way.

Read the full story https://buff.ly/JWSTFy2

01/07/2026

Indigenous Student Services is hosting our annual Winter Social:

Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Mohawk College - The Arnie (G-Wing)
135 Fennell Ave. W. Hamilton

Join us to celebrate the new semester with an evening of traditional drumming, dancing and dinner. All are welcome!

We kindly ask those planning to attend RSVP. Please RSVP by completing the webform at: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/form/special-event-registration

Questions? Contact [email protected]

01/07/2026

Beginning on Monday January 5, 2026, Indigenous Student Services (A114) will be open from 9 AM - 4 PM.

Staff will continue to be available for appointments from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

01/06/2026

Winter Pathfinder 2026

Session Information:
March 5-7, 2026 (inclusive, overnight off-site trip)

Indigenous Student Services is delivering a Winter Pathfinder session for students aged 16-21. Winter Pathfinder provides an experience to learn about programs and pathways, and who students can connect with at the college. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Pathfinder programming that promotes student success through both experiential and practical learning. To be considered for the program, students must complete the application form, and upon acceptance to the program, must complete the registration forms and waivers. Eligible students will be informed of their acceptance by February 18, 2026.

In order to register for this program:
• Must not be enrolled in a post-secondary institution
• Can have accepted an offer of admission to Mohawk College or a post-secondary institution
• Can be in transition of changing from one post-secondary institution to Mohawk College or other institution

Session Details:
• Off-site, overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls, ON
• Bus will depart from Mohawk College, Fennell Campus on Thursday March 5 at 5:00pm
• Students will stay overnight at Great Wolf Lodge (accommodations, meals and activities provided)
• Bus will return to Mohawk College, Fennell Campus on Saturday March 7th.

Students who attended Previous Pathfinder:
You are eligible to attend the Winter Pathfinder 2026 program, however, please note new participants will be given preference to gain experience in the Pathfinder program and we will approve previous Pathfinders as space allows.

Students who apply for the program will be notified if they have been accepted to participate in the program. Submitting an application form does not guarantee a spot in the program. Once accepted into the program, participants will receive a link to the registration package. The registration package must be completed prior to the start of the program or your acceptance will be rescinded.

To apply, visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/form/pathfinder-application

For more information on Pathfinder, visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/indigenous-students/indigenous-student-events/pathfinder-indigenous-youth-program

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 16, 2026

11/13/2025

Indigenous student feature: Maggie and Ethan Todoruck

Check out their story... Pathfinder: A first step toward college success and cultural connection

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about/news/blogs/pathfinder-a-first-step-toward-college-success-and-cultural-connection

11/06/2025

Indigenous student feature: Brooke Meekis, Practical Nursing

Check out her story... A second home: Community, culture, and connection at Mohawk College

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about/news/blogs/a-second-home-community-culture-and-connection-at-mohawk-college

10/30/2025

Indigenous student feature: Shane Jezioro, Architectural Technology

Check out his story... Building on experience: Shane's path from ironwork to architecture

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about/news/blogs/building-on-experience-shanes-path-from-ironwork-to-architecture

10/29/2025

It's ribbon skirt Wednesday in Indigenous Student Services!

Read more on this student lead trend in Inside Mohawk's 'On Wednesdays we wear ribbons'.

Indigenous students Désirée Heneberry, Judy Brown, and Elizabeth Steel (not pictured) have started a new trend, with an Indigenous spin on the Mean Girls movie mantra, “on Wednesdays we wear pink.” The students are inviting Indigenous students and staff who feel inspired to join, “on Wednes...