book summary

Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre is a compilation of 79 essays by Niigaan Sinclair, an Anishinaabe scholar and writer, as well as opening keynote at the 2025 Polytechnic Showcase. Divided into four parts – The Land, This Place, Streets and Rivers, and Gifts – the essays are concise and powerful, each offering a minute reflection of Indigenous life and experience in Canada.

The book speaks to the complexities of Indigenous life in Winnipeg, a city that is home to Canada’s largest urban Indigenous population with nearly 91,000 Indigenous residents (~12 per cent of its population) in 2021. It tackles themes of colonialism, resilience and reconciliation while exploring the stories and people behind the headlines.

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In The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials & Connections, Ben Wildavsky explores the skills and experiences that best position learners for today’s world of work. Drawing on research, interviews and personal insights, he notes that today’s graduates increasingly require a combination of higher education credentials, hands-on experiences and a diverse network to navigate their careers.

Given alignment with the polytechnic model of education, we are delighted to have Ben Wildavsky attend the 2025 Polytechnic Showcase as our closing keynote. In addition to a complimentary copy of Wildavsky’s book, delegates will learn about his newest work which explores global approaches to flexible skills development and lifelong learning. Wondering what to expect? Here’s a brief summary of The Career Arts, which is divided into three sections.

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