UNB, Fleming, Trent celebrate new, upcoming spaces on campus

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The University of New Brunswick, Fleming College, and Trent University recently hosted ceremonies and gatherings to celebrate new or upcoming spaces on their respective campuses. At UNB, a land blessing ceremony was held on the future site of the Health and Social Innovation Centre, which included the lighting of a sacred fire; an opening prayer from Elder Jeannie Bartibogue of the Esgenoôpetitj; and remarks from members of the UNB and local communities. Fleming College held a Biindigen Welcome Gathering to celebrate the opening of the new Indigenous student space at its Haliburton Campus. Trent recently shared that it will also erect a 30-foot tipi at its Durham GTA campus this Fall that will feature stone benches and a fire pit.

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