Students and staff from Algonquin College, Cambrian College, and Georgian College recently took part in a cultural and educational exchange in Australia. They visited the University of Wollongong and the Daintree Rainforest to learn about Australia’s Indigenous peoples, history, culture, and activism. During the exchange, students and staff took part in a guided walk in the Australian bush, attended guest lectures, and participated in a whale watching cruise with First Nations experts. “I could never have imagined how profound of an experience it would become for all students and staff involved,” said Cambrian Chair for the Schools of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Safety Bradie Grange. “Being able to take 20 Indigenous students from three institutions to Australia to learn about their Indigenous cultures and […] share about our own cultures and reconciliation journey has created an incredible shared connection.” The exchange is part of a larger partnership between the three colleges and Wollongong, which is supported by funds from the Global Skills Opportunity program.
