Student Stories

First Recipients of Richard R. and Linda A. Singleton Award Recognized for Achievements

Olivier Hitimana and Brianna Milgaard are the first recipients of MaKami College’s Richard R. and

Lumiere: Striving Towards Her Goals

After arriving in Edmonton without speaking English, Lumiere Din took on the challenge of completing

MaKami College Launches Digital Marketing & Social Media Management Diploma

Launching September 2026: explore MaKami College’s two-year digital marketing and social media management diploma in

Michelle – Working Her Dream Career 

From newcomer to entrepreneur, MaKami College graduate Michelle Ujano became a successful massage therapist and

Shania: Succeeding through Perseverance and Support

Shania Stevens overcame social anxiety and a learning disability to graduate from MaKami College's Health

Keisha – From Surviving to Thriving 

Keisha, a Metis student of MaKami College's Medical Office Assistant program, found the support she

Milani – Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Originally from the Philippines with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Milani Amistoso came to Canada

Edmundo – Discovered His Passion With Personal Training

Edmundo has always been into health and fitness ever since he was a child. He

Dallas – Turning Passion for the Body into a Personal Training Career

After graduating from MaKami’s Massage Therapy program and working in the field, Dallas wanted to

Dallas – Followed an Unexpected Path and Found His Calling

After an injury put an end to his ballet career, Dallas took a leap of

Julian – Combining Massage Therapy and Personal Training 

After graduating from MaKami College’s Massage Therapy program a number of years ago, Julian Romanetti

Shaun – A passion for health led him to teaching 

Shaun was a mechanic before deciding to come to MaKami College and join their massage

Allison – Gaining Confidence and a Path to a New Career 

Allison Taylor worked as a health care aide before deciding to enroll in MaKami College's

The Jones Family – Finding the Support They Needed to Thrive

Richard Jones and his children discovered renewed purpose in their lives and careers after graduating

Jennifer – Pursuing a Career with a Healthy Work-Life Balance 

After working as a nurse for 20 years, Jennifer Miller decided to become a massage

Micah – Discovering Her Calling as a Massage Therapist 

Micah moved to Canada from the Philippines in 2017 and decided to enroll in MaKami

Andrea – Facing Her Fears and Fulfilling a Dream 

Andrea overcame enormous challenges as a residential school survivor and became a health care aide

Lisa – Opening a World of Potential  

Lisa Smallboy moved from her reserve in rural Alberta to pursue her career as a

Ilene – Building a Prosperous Future for Her Family 

Ilene Reyes was a dayhome owner when she received a massage at MaKami's student clinic

Michael – Using Fate to Create a Better Future

Michael thought his future was mapped out as an automotive technician until fate stepped in.

Kassi – Starting a New Era as a Business Administrator  

Kassi Jeffrey was nervous to return to school, but found academic and emotional support after

Maricel – From Fast Food to Family Legacy 

Maricel moved to Canada and was working in the fast food industry, but always knew

Samuel – A Father Who Wanted More

Samuel Carera wanted more than to juggle multiple jobs and struggle. Through the power of

Taylor – A Massage Therapy Entrepreneur

Taylor was a young retail worker getting some much-needed massage therapy when she stumbled into