NBCC chats about Aboriginal culture across the College

May 20, 2015

FREDERICTON – Students, educators and community members can learn more about Aboriginal culture and how NBCC is supporting Aboriginal learners in an upcoming Twitter chat with Patty Musgrave, Aboriginal Student Advisor at NBCC.

Patty Musgrave is the next guest expert to take part in NBCC’s Twitter chat series next Wednesday, May 27 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Chats are planned for the last Wednesday of every month, with a different topic for each chat.

This week marks Aboriginal Awareness Week. To create more awareness, Patty will discuss and answer questions about the importance of sharing and celebrating Aboriginal culture across NBCC’s six campuses. Interested in knowing more about cultural practices including smudging ceremonies? Or learning what happens inside two new Aboriginal Student Centres?

Join the conversation or simply follow @mynbcc along on Twitter by using the hashtag (#) #chatNBCC. Everyone is encouraged to ask and answer questions to help build the discussion. Initiatives like this are part of NBCC’s commitment to learners and helping them achieve success.

With over 90 programs and six campuses across New Brunswick, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is a provincially-recognized, public post-secondary institution reputed for producing skilled, knowledgeable graduates who are contributing to the Province’s socio-economic prosperity. NBCC offers students one- and two-year certificate and diploma programs. Find out more by visiting: www.nbcc.ca.
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Media contact:
Misty Wade Hovey
Communications Officer, NBCC
Phone: 506.453.8194
Email: misty.wade-hovey@nbcc.ca

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