OHSWEKEN, May 13, 2025 – Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) held a Pinning Ceremony on April 30, 2025, to celebrate the 2024-2025 cohort of Practical Nursing Students. This tradition, rooted in Florence Nightingale’s legacy from the 1860s, marks the pivotal shift from student to professional nurse. The ceremony brought together staff, nursing faculty, pinners, friends and family to celebrate this milestone of SNP graduates.
For over twenty years, SNP has partnered with Mohawk College to deliver the Practical Nursing program. The ceremony began with a traditional opening and Ganǫhǫnyǫhk led by Indigenous Knowledge Guardian, Eddie Thomas. SNP President/CEO Rebecca Jamieson welcomed attendees and extended her congratulations and best wishes to the graduates as they embark on their future careers. Following her remarks, speeches were presented by Nursing Faculty, Holly Cowan; SNP Nursing Development Specialist and Lab Instructor, Jessica Chard; Class Representative, Corrie Tveit; and SNP Associate Dean of Health
Services, Amber Skye.
The collaboration between SNP and Mohawk College has empowered numerous nurses, who are set to make significant contributions in the Six Nations healthcare system and other Ontario health services. The annual Pinning Ceremony stands as a proud testament to this collaboration, highlighting the dedication to developing skilled and compassionate nurses.
This year’s Practical Nursing class includes: Adam Ahmad, Aleshea Wilson, Alexis Nelson, Angel Cripps, Anne-Marie Mills, Avery Mckenney, Barbara Vukomba, Bhagawati Bhandari, Bosede Igabor, Charleen Ayeni, Chinwendu Ugoji, Colin Lammel Joseph, Corrie Tveit, Efosa Omoragbon, Emily Patrick, Hannah Macneil, Isabella Roland, Jennifer Hammond-Fick, Jeovannie Ilaga, Jephtha Nmor, Jordan Kitchen, Julia Cowan, Katlyn Homewood, Kiran Gakhal, Lisa Friesen, Loulwa Abdallah, Madison Miller, Maja Lavides,
Mangena Bhebhe, Mariam Mustapha, Melissa Brouillard, Nancy Dibie, Olubukola Adeniran, Omolara Adefila, Omolara Obajimi, Onyebuchi Ogbekile, Priscilla Amoo, Reshmakumari Patel, Samantha Haradyn, Sarah Parrott, Shagidi John and Vivian Oaikhinan.
Following the ceremony, a reception took place where students and their families socialized, enjoyed light refreshments, and took photos to remember this special occasion. The reception beautifully concluded the event, fostering fellowship and celebrating the achievements of the students.
SNP remains committed to continuing our mission of delivering education in healthcare that addresses the critical demand for culturally responsive professionals.
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