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Acadia University MOU April, 2011 . Acadia University/CMM Goal.
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Acadia University/CMM Goal The goal of this new relationship is to break down many of the barriers that exist between Aboriginal people and their communities and post-secondary education with the hope that more young Aboriginal students will pursue a university education and university communities will become more sensitive to their unique needs and learning objectives.
Gathering Place-Acadia University‘Aboriginal Resource Centre’
St. Mary’s University continued In addition to promoting research opportunities, the agreement calls for the partners to work co-operatively to enhance awareness of traditional aboriginal governance and practices through educational and outreach activities, to jointly foster educational opportunities in First Nations’ communities and to co-sponsor activities such as conferences, workshops and other events.
St. Mary’s University 13,000 Years of Mi'kmaw History to be Documented A digital atlas and website documenting more than 13,000 years of Mi’kmaw presence in Nova Scotia, including place names, traditional land uses and oral histories, could be available to the public in the next few years. “The Pjila’si Mi’kma’ki:Mi’kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas and Website will help us to accomplish our long term goal of increasing public awareness of the Mi’kmaw place in the Nova Scotia landscape,” says Tim Bernard, chairman of the Culture and Heritage Working Committee and director of Culture and Heritage, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq.
SMU Student Advisor The role of Aboriginal Student Advisor is to provide information, support, education and referrals to prospective, new and returning Aboriginal Students studying at Saint Mary's University. The Advisor is available October through April. The Aboriginal Student Advisor is available for individual and group sessions intended to listen to the concerns of students and offer advice and support. If needed, the Advisor will refer them to other departments and services on campus or in the community. Non-Aboriginal students are also welcome to seek information from the Aboriginal Student Advisor in order to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and heritage. The Aboriginal Student Advisor is an integral part of the Saint Mary's University Community providing information on: Financial Aid and Scholarships First Year Adjustment Issues Campus Resources Off-campus Affiliations Student Services Programs To become part of an ongoing database, contact the Aboriginal Student Advisor with your contact information to always stay up to date on financial aid offers, new job opportunities, events held at Saint Mary's and any other news that comes up. Programming The Aboriginal Student Advisor organizes programs and activities which will raise Aboriginal Students awareness of services offered on campus and will help to develop contacts with fellow students, staff and faculty at Saint Mary's University
Dalhousie University Mi’kmaq/Maliseet Students The Mi’kmaq/Maliseet Bachelor of Social Work (MMBSW) Programme is pleased to welcome its second cohort of students. The group of 25 students are from various First Nation communities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec. They are following in the footsteps of the first cohort of 20 Mi’kmaq and Maliseet students who graduated from Dalhousie and St. Thomas Universities in July and October, 2008. An additional five students are in the process of completing courses and are expected to graduate in 2009. It is anticipated that this second cohort of students will be graduating with BSW degrees in July and October 2011.
Dalhousie UniversityKara Paul – Coordinator of Aboriginal Health Sciences Initiative
Dalhousie UniversityAboriginal Health Sciences Initiative (AHSI) The Aboriginal Health Sciences Initiative (AHSI) is a collaborative project, comprised of faculty and staff members from Dalhousie and Cape Breton University, and leaders from Aboriginal communities in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Working together, the AHSI Advisory Committee aims to increase the enrolment of Aboriginal students in the health sciences at Dal. “We need more aboriginal students in the health fields, to better reflect the population in Canada. We’re not there yet, but Dalhousie is taking steps to make that happen,” says Kara Paul, AHSI coordinator. Her role is to coordinate the advisory committee and its working committees as they review current processes at Dal and make recommendations for the university to implement. The university received funding for this project through the Aboriginal Human Health Research Initiative (AHHRI), which aims to increase enrollment and retention of Aboriginal people working in health careers across the country. The Dalhousie committee is focused on four major areas: admission and support curriculum cultural competencies - developing recommendations for creating an environment in the health sciences that is friendly and supportive for Aboriginal students. Outreach Professor Fred Wien in the School of Social Work is co-chair of the committee, and principal investigator on the project. “As the list of major areas indicates, addressing this issue requires a multi-faceted approach,” he says. “Fortunately, we have a wealth of experience at the committee table, as well as best practices arising from the experience of other universities in Canada.” Ms. Paul says the committees have a great mix of people working together to address this issue. “We have members of the Aboriginal community, we have Dalhousie faculty and staff, and we have members of government on this committee. It is a highly collaborative approach, and we feel this will lead to good discussion and solutions. We hope that by implementing our recommendations, Dalhousie will eventually see more Aboriginal students graduating from the health sciences.”
UNB Fredericton and Saint JohnFIRST NATIONS STUDIES Aboriginal Studies Aboriginal Studies courses at UNB cover a range of topics ((19) for example, language, math, literacy, Business Administration) and are crafted to meet the specific cultural needs of Aboriginal students.
McGill UniversityThe First Peoples’ House“Our Mission” The First Peoples’ House fosters innovative partnerships between McGill University and Aboriginal communities. Our goals include; Increasing the admission and retention rates of Aboriginal students studying at McGill. Promoting and increasing the accessibility of student services to Aboriginal students. Developing an Aboriginal Studies Program with the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. Promoting collaborative research and learning between McGill University and Aboriginal communities. Meeting the concerns of Aboriginal communities, including educational programming and policies that are culturally relevant to Aboriginal peoples Raising awareness within the McGill University community regarding the past, present, and future aspirations of Aboriginal peoples through the promotion of activities that encourage personal, social, intellectual, and cultural interactions between Aboriginal and McGill students and staff.
Laurentian UniversityNative Studies The Native studies program provides a unique perspective that pertains to such disciplines as anthropology, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, and sociology. The program, housed at the University of Sudbury, is dedicated to the revival of Native self-determination and the renewal of Native thought and languages. It promotes the rights, values, and cultures of Native peoples while developing Native-appropriate approaches to community development and the analysis of national and global issues relating to indigenous peoples. Three and four-year (honours) programs lead to a bachelor of arts in Native studies Faculty members specialize in areas such as culture, education, history, international issues, languages, law, political issues, research methods, and tradition Also available: Interdisciplinary master of arts in humanities: interpretation and values, as well as Aboriginal legal education certificate Prospects: consulting, education, graduate studies in Canadian studies, education, environmental studies, history, humanities, law, language teaching, politics...
University of Guelph The Aboriginal Resource Centre provides a warm and caring environment - a home away from home - for all Aboriginal students and the community. Our programs and services include: advising and support programs to help with the transition to university life and study study support and tutoring assistance bursary and scholarship information cultural and traditional workshops research support We are open Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm.
