Student Support and Success
Kyle Simon, a student at Annapolis Valley First Nation School, discusses the ways in which the school has helped him succeed.
Kyle Simon, a student at Annapolis Valley First Nation School, discusses the ways in which the school has helped him succeed.
Teacher Duncan MacLean discusses the importance of the Annapolis Valley First Nation School and the ways in which the school helps foster student success.
Teacher Duncan MacLean discusses the importance of the Annapolis Valley First Nation School and the ways in which the school helps foster student success.
Catharyn Andersen, Memorial University’s Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs, discusses her work at the university and the various ways that universities can better support Indigenous students and enhance their learning experience and success.
Catharyn Andersen, Memorial University’s Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs, discusses her work at the university and the various ways that universities can better support Indigenous students and enhance their learning experience and success.
Goldy Simon discusses the positive impact that the Annapolis Valley First Nation School has had on her son.
Goldy Simon discusses the positive impact that the Annapolis Valley First Nation School has had on her son.
First Nations owned and operated post-secondary education institution.
First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is a First Nation owned and governed educational institute specializing in applying Indigenous knowledge to both formal and informal learning experiences. Many of our programs and services are delivered at locations across Ontario. For more than 30 years, FNTI has played an essential role in making post-secondary education relevant for Indigenous students and communities. We work closely with our partners to build unique, cutting-edge Indigenous learning experiences and environments.
Inuit educational and cultural institution
Nunavut Sivuniksavut (NS) is a silattuqsarvik (Inuktitut for « a place and time to become wise »), dedicated to providing Inuit youth with unique cultural and academic learning experiences that will allow them to develop the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes needed to contribute to the building of Nunavut. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the school gives urban Inuit a place to learn and prepare for other post-secondary or professional opportunities.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nunavutsivuniksavut.ca/about-us.
Inuit Education Support Program
Tungasuvvingat Inuit – Education Support Program
o The goal of the Education Support Program is to provide supports and resources to Inuit learners in the Ottawa, Ontario region. Included in programming are skills-based learning opportunities, social events, cultural sensitivity training if needed at post-secondary institutions and emotional guidance. They work with Indigenous centres on campus to provide the necessary supports and knowledge to encourage the success of Inuit students. Some programming within the organization has outdoor activities and interactions with the land in the surrounding area. The program supports Inuit students throughout the academic calendar year while they study at local post-secondary institutions. The education support programming offered is for all Inuit learners aged 18-30’s and their families in the Ottawa area.
Is there a website for more information? What is it?
o http://tungasuvvingatinuit.ca/
Former student, William Bernard Charlebois, discusses what makes the Annapolis Valley First Nation School such a success in the community.
Former student, William Bernard Charlebois, discusses what makes the Annapolis Valley First Nation School such a success in the community.
Dr. Rochelle Côté, Sociologist and Assistant Professor at Memorial University, discusses her work incorporating community-based learning into post-secondary education and the importance of holding university classes at local friendship centres.
Dr. Rochelle Côté, Sociologist and Assistant Professor at Memorial University, discusses her work incorporating community-based learning into post-secondary education and the importance of holding university classes at local friendship centres.
Supervisor of Indigenous Education, Sarah Longman, discusses the programs she oversees for Regina Public Schools.
As the Supervisor of Indigenous Education for Regina Public Schools, Sarah Longman oversees the academic standing of all self-declared Indigenous students in the division, to ensure they are successful in acquiring the credits needed to stay on track to graduate. When it is identified that a student may need extra support, there are a number of ways this support is provided. There is an Indigenous Advocate Teachers Program, whereby trained teachers of Indigenous backgrounds are placed in high schools to monitor the progress of self-declared students. If needed, the Indigenous Advocate teacher will work with the student to get them back on track by contacting the parents/guardians and teachers to help identify the barriers that may be preventing a student from succeeding.
Another source of support for students is an Elders in Residence Program. The Elders provide cultural understanding and cultural affirmation for Indigenous students and are overall positive role models. Elders bring their knowledge and expertise into the classroom and they may help non-Indigenous teaching staff to navigate sensitive topics such as residential schools. Elders may also connect with families by teaming up with the Indigenous Advocate teachers and provide support to the student and family that are experiencing challenges in school or at home.
There is an Elders Advisory Council that advises the Board of Trustees for Regina Public Schools. These Elders offer cultural understanding and cultural knowledge that guide the Trustees when they are making decisions that impact Indigenous students and the community. A lot of work is being done to bring culturally affirmative resources into the schools to develop contemporary representations of who Indigenous people are – with the aim to eradicate and replace negative stereotypes about Indigenous people.
Longman hopes that in the years to come, there will be more Indigenous educators, Indigenous doctors, Indigenous engineers, etc., taking the best of the Western world and finding ways to utilize technology to promote and sustain who they are as Indigenous people.
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