Confederation College Alumni

09/02/2026

Ryan La Via grew up living in cinemas. That curiosity turned into a passion, and Confederation College handed him a film camera in his first week to prove it. 🎬

Now he makes indie films and pursues his love for filmmaking.

Watch Ryan's full story on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCTG0QrRjlc

08/26/2026

Shai Loyie was raised by her great-grandparents, shaped by her Indigenous roots, and connected to the strength of those who came before her 🥁

At Confederation College, she found her voice. Now she uses it every day so Indigenous children can see themselves in their school and in her.

Watch Shai's full story on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1EwLm71czU

08/17/2026

The Giant is calling all Confederation College alumni! 🎶🔥

Win 2 tickets to Wake the Giant, Thunder Bay’s best music festival, happening September 12, 2026! 🎤

How to enter:
1️⃣ Access the Confederation College Alumni PERKS web app here: https://confederation.alumni-perks.com/
2️⃣ Sign up or log in
3️⃣ Head to the Contests tab and click ‘Enter Now’

Don’t miss out! 😉

📌 Note: You must be a Confederation College graduate to join PERKS. Contest closes August 25, 2026.

*This contest is not sponsored or affiliated with Wake the Giant or its organizers.

07/24/2026

Looking to refresh your wardrobe or grab some new workwear? We’ve got a new PERK for our alumni! ✨

Enjoy 10% off at any Mark’s retail location with your exclusive Confederation College Alumni Digital Savings Card. Whether you’re shopping for workwear, casual clothing, footwear, or accessories, you’ll save on your next purchase.

📲 Download the Confederation College PERKS web app using the link in our bio (or visit confederation.alumni-perks.com) to access your Digital Savings Card and explore even more exclusive alumni perks!

07/21/2026

Your alumni team is here at the Wasaya Airways LP Golf Tournament in support of their youth aviation camp! ✈️ ⛺️

If you’re in the tournament come stop by and enter our alumni-owned business contest!

07/07/2026

In 2002, Wade Durham graduated from Confederation College's Paramedic program with a passion for air ambulance and a career ahead of him that would take him to the top of his field.

Today he is the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer with Ornge and he still works closely with the college that got him there.

To him, being a Confederation College alumnus means being part of a family.

Watch Wade's full story on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv8CFE4qh4A

06/11/2026

Before Confederation College, Angus McCrady was working on a campground and wondering what came next.

Five years ago, he turned his Forestry Technician: Ecosystem Management diploma into Mitigoog Solutions Inc.—a professional tree service and sustainable forestry company that is 100% Indigenous owned.

Watch Angus's full story on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVjFriu8RMo&t=1s

06/09/2026

Graduation was just the beginning. Here’s what’s next for our newest Confederation College alumni! 🎓

06/05/2026

THUNDER BAY CONVOCATION #1 IN THE BOOKS! 🎓

Congrats to all of our morning ceremony grads who are officially Confederation College alumni!

We look forward to watching your journey 💙

05/25/2026