Kay Deranger is a wife, mother, and proud grandmother from Fort McMurray and a member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation; she recently completed her GED through the Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) Indigenous Education Program at Keyano College and has been accepted into the Health Care Aide program for the Winter of 2024, after devoting the last two decades of her life to raising her children and grandchildren. 
Kay decided to pursue her GED to set an example for her children,...
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At the 42 nd Annual Keyano College Gala on November 04, Mr. Mitch Mercredi was named Keyano’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. This award is given annually to alums who have garnered recognition for their remarkable achievements, and these individuals are celebrated for their leadership and industry knowledge that exemplifies their devotion to the college and the greater community.
Originally from Fort Chipewyan, Mercredi discovered his second home in Fort...
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Keyano College celebrates International Education Week this year on November 20 - 24. This week is dedicated to supporting international student engagement and highlighting international education's impact in preparing students for a globalized world. International Education Week allows us to connect more closely with our students and embrace the diversity and cultural richness beyond our Canadian borders. It also presents a chance to acquire intercultural knowledge and awareness....
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Tolulope Ajayi’s journey to Keyano College marked her first time out of Nigeria and on an airplane. She describes the experience as daunting and exhilarating, 11,000 km from home. “Fort McMurray is so much smaller than Lagos, and it was a huge change,” she said. She documented her new surroundings with many photos, including her first encounter with the harsh Canadian winter last year. But what struck her most was the differences in personalities between her...
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Nick Vail decided to make the journey to Fort McMurray in 2022. Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, he recently completed the 4-week Haul Truck Operator course at Keyano College.
Vail’s decision to transition into the mining industry was greatly influenced by his family’s fondness for Fort McMurray and their stories about the numerous opportunities available throughout the region. This inspired him to operate heavy equipment and take on the challenges of entry-level...
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