Collège Boréal has officially opened its Shkode “Heart of Fire” Pavilion. The pavilion—which was designed to serve as a gathering space for Boréal’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Educational Centre activities—includes workspaces, meeting rooms, and a circle for smudging ceremonies and traditional events. The space features artwork such as a mural by Indigenous artist Jessica Somers and a collection dedicated to the memory of Louis Riel. Outside the pavilion there is a traditionally constructed canoe and an Indigenous medicine garden. “These facilities, along with their services, are part of a humble yet concrete effort to encourage future generations to gain a deeper understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures in the spirit of collaboration and reconciliation,” said Boréal President Daniel Giroux.
