Red Deer Polytechnic received national and international recognition this week.
Thousands of post-secondary leaders from around the globe gathered in Montreal, Que., on Monday and Tuesday at the World Congress, hosted by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP).
RDP representatives were in attendance to receive three CICan Awards of Excellence in Indigenous Education (Gold), Sustainable Development (Silver) and Student Leadership (Bronze). RDP also received international honours with a silver WFCP Award in Indigenous Education Excellence.
“These awards recognize the strong programs and talented people that make up RDP,” said Stuart Cullum, President of Red Deer Polytechnic.
“The awards for Indigenous Education, sustainability and student leadership, reflect the impact RDP delivers for our communities – regionally and globally – and position us well for the future.”
RDP was named the gold recipient of the CICan Indigenous Education Excellence Award for its commitment to reconciliation, respect of Indigenous cultural traditions and creation of supportive learning environments. RDP is among 71 post-secondary institutions that are signatories to CICan’s Indigenous Education Protocol, which affirms its responsibility to Indigenous Education.
The international WFCP Award in Indigenous Education Excellence recognizes actions RDP has taken to ensure visibility of Indigenous culture, Elder involvement, and advocacy of Indigenous Education and skills development.
The polytechnic received silver for Excellence in Sustainable Development for advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the benefit of learners and communities. In October, RDP, in collaboration with the Students’ Association, signed the UN SDG Accord, demonstrating the institution’s commitment to inspire, to celebrate and to advance the important role that education plays in the achievement of the SDGs.
Savannah Snow, outgoing Students’ Association President, was a bronze recipient of the CICan Leadership Excellence Award for Students for making exceptional contributions at Red Deer Polytechnic and in the community. Snow has also served as Chair of Alberta’s Students’ Association Executive Council, on the polytechnic’s Academic Council, as a member of RDP’s Board of Governors, and is an advocate for Truth and Reconciliation.
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