KARL DOCKSTADER | OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

Karl Dockstader, Indigenous activist and community leader is the Indigenous Education Cultural Consultant (IECC) at Niagara College. Dockstader is proudly Oneida, Bear Clan and has lived in the Niagara Region his whole life. He identifies as ‘urban Indigenous’ – a unique part of his identity which provides him with a special ability to connect and integrate Indigenous culture and teachings into the ever-evolving Niagara College community. Karl is active in One Dish, One Spoon territories as an advocate for Indigenous peoples and is unafraid to take bold stances on matters that affect First Nations peoples. As the IECC, he is responsible for collaborating with the Cultural and Global Engagement team to develop an Indigenous Canadian and global experience project, advising on the creation of Indigenous curriculum and conducting traditional Indigenous openings at signature Niagara College events.