About Vanier
Vanier College is a publicly-funded English language CEGEP located in Montreal. Named in honour of General Georges P. Vanier, a Canadian soldier, diplomat and former Governor General of Canada, Vanier College opened its doors on September 8, 1970 welcoming close to 1,400 students in its first cohort.
As a college, we value education as a transformative process through which students engage in achieving their potential. Deeply anchored in our local and broader community, Vanier has long been a site of rich learning, cultural diversity and growth. The openness to others and inclusive and welcoming environment found at Vanier are fundamental to our mission.
Values
Curiosity
Curiosity is the root of learning, which is at the heart of our mission as an institution of higher education. Curiosity is our shared desire as educators and lifelong learners to remain open to the world around us and to listen to the perspectives and experiences of others. We take the time and make the effort to ask better questions and to foster a culture where discovery is valued.
Diversity
At Vanier, diversity is not simply a fact; it is a shared value. Amplifying diverse voices is essential to learning, developing the skills required to engage in the world, and making more sound and equitable decisions. Vanier’s diversity is one of its biggest strengths, and we value the multitude of voices, perspectives, and experiences that enrich our community.
Responsibility
Responsibility is our shared stewardship of the future we want to build. At Vanier, this means empowering our students and supporting our employees to reflect, analyze, evaluate, and act with intention to shape a better tomorrow. Honouring and protecting our environment is an integral part of this work.
Mission
To provide a life-enriching learning experience that prepares students to succeed academically and professionally as engaged citizens of the world.
Vision
Over the next five years, Vanier College will build its capacity to adapt to change, educating future-ready critical thinkers.
Land acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the place where we live, learn, and work is situated on the traditional unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nation of the Six Nation Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Since time immemorial, they have been, and continue to be, the original peoples, and stewards of these lands. Tio’tia:ke-Montréal has long been and continues to be an important meeting place for other First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who have long gathered, travelled, and built relationships within Tio’tia:ke-Montréal and throughout this region. We express our gratitude to the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nation, and commit ourselves to learning from Indigenous voices, honouring Indigenous knowledge systems, and working together in the spirit of respect, reconciliation, and responsibility for future generations.
