Posted on May 22, 2018 by Timothy Merasty
Program Coordinator, Kathleen Makela and Director, Larry Chartrand discuss the Indigenous Law Centre’s Summer Program.
The Indigenous Law Centre at the University of Saskatchewan offers The Summer Program in Property and Customary Law, which is an eight-week graduate program offered to Indigenous law students from across Canada. The program covers Property Law and Customary Law which count towards their first year credits and makes their workload during the first semester of law school a bit more manageable. Specifically, students learn about property law and skills to be successful in law school, such as: legal writing, legal analysis, how to brief on cases, and legal memos. Since 1973, The Summer Program has been successful in increasing the number of Indigenous people studying and practising law in Canada.
Since this story was created much has changed at the Indigenous Law Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. The Summer Program in Property and Customary Law no longer exists and has evolved into a new certificate program. For more information and for lists of publications please visit the Indigenous Law Centre.
Posted on April 20, 2018 by Kelsey Pagacz
The Native Access Program is a nine-month transition program for Indigenous students.
The Native Access Program is a nine-month transition program designed to provide Indigenous students with the academic skill necessary for the successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
”Our Native Access Program is intended for students of Aboriginal ancestry who have not met the regular or mature university entry requirements, or who require academic preparation to become eligible for admission to a Lakehead University program.
Our innovative programming honours and celebrates Aboriginal heritage while providing culturally appropriate support services. Academic counselling and tutoring is also available, contributing to an environment conducive to success and support.
Over nine months you will complete core courses in English, Study Skills, Indigenous Learning, Mathematics and Science. ” from its website.
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/other-programs/aboriginal-programs/native-access-program
Posted on April 17, 2018 by Richard Stecenko
The Digital Lodge project is a multi-year project in Thompson, Manitoba that works with the same group of students from grade 7 until grade 12. It is part of the larger Educating for Action project that also includes resource support by a project-dedicated teacher, as well as culturally relevant land-base education. Over the seven years […]
The Digital Lodge project is a multi-year project in Thompson, Manitoba that works with the same group of students from grade 7 until grade 12. It is part of the larger Educating for Action project that also includes resource support by a project-dedicated teacher, as well as culturally relevant land-base education. Over the seven years of the project we are introducing various aspects of filmmaking to the youth, such as documentary, animation and dramatic filmmaking. The aim of the project is for the youth to find their own voice and learn to express themselves through the medium of film and video. The key to the success of the project is its long-term nature where the participating artists have been able to develop trust and friendships with the youth and the community.
Posted on by Jeremiah Sharpe
IBEP strives to create a place where Indigenous business students can thrive. Through their efforts, Indigenous students are ensured space within Asper School of Business, and their student association helps develop leadership qualities within those students. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/programs/undergraduate/ibep/index.html
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IBEP strives to create a place where Indigenous business students can thrive. Through their efforts, Indigenous students are ensured space within Asper School of Business, and their student association helps develop leadership qualities within those students.
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/programs/undergraduate/ibep/index.html
Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jason Bruce
This interview with Pat Jansen provided a great overview of some of the great work being done to support Indigenous students in School District 60: Peace River North. It especially highlighted some of the great successes the district had last year, as graduation rates improved dramatically.
This interview with Pat Jansen provided a great overview of some of the great work being done to support Indigenous students in School District 60: Peace River North. It especially highlighted some of the great successes the district had last year, as graduation rates improved dramatically.
Posted on by Jason Bruce
How do you stretch the boundaries of the definition of education to meet the needs of students in the North Peace area?
Sage Birley is an Aboriginal Support Worker who provides emotional, social, and academic support for First Nations and Métis students in the North Peace area. He works as a liaison and helps connect youth with various supports the community has to offer. Sage largely understands the need to engage students and stretching boundaries in terms of how we define education.
