1. Fort Albany First Nation 2018 February 25 – March 9, 2018
Bachelor of Education
Fort Albany First Nation 2018
February 25 – March 9, 2018

2. Your Faculty Facilitator
Chris Hachkowski
Principal, Aboriginal Programs
Schulich School of Education
ext Office: A355

3. Fort Albany First Nation
James Bay Coast
Part of the Mushkegowuk Council – 7 “Cree” communities in northern Ontario

4. Peetabeck Academy Community School Kindergarten to Grade 12
Cultural Activities
Outdoor Activities

5. Trip Details Depart February 25th (North Bay to Cochrane - Drive)
February 26th (Cochrane to Fort Albany – Polar Bear Express and Drive from Moosonee to Fort Albany)
Return March 8th (Fort Albany to Cochrane – Drive and Train)
March 9th (Cochrane to North Bay - Drive)
Cost - $1600 (could be reduced)
Food- $300 (approximately)

6. What does cost include? All travel; train, ground transportation
Transportation to and from school
Accommodation
Community engagement activities
Introductory Cultural Activities prior to Fort Albany
NOTE: We will be driving an ice road from Moosonee to Fort Albany

7. Additional Costs Food (approx. $300)
We are responsible for our own food. To reduce food costs, we will work together to plan some meals during our stay in community
Purchase food prior to leaving North Bay and in community (Northern Store!)
Limited food options in the north (ie. gluten-free, organic)

8. How Do I Apply? myinternational.nipissingu.ca
NOTE: Deposit of $ due with application (payable to Finance)
Please

9. Friday, September 29th by Noon
Applications Due:
Friday, September 29th by Noon
(reference letters as well)
The portal is LIVE now!
(Please monitor your Nipissing )

10. Selection Process
Your Faculty Facilitator will review your entire file, including your practicum evaluation results, GPA, motivation section, resumé, and your references (if necessary, interviews September 26th, 27th, and 29th)

11. NOTIFICATION
You will be notified through your Nipissing whether or not you have been NOMINATED, placed on a WAITING LIST, or DECLINED (on October 6th)
If NOMINATED, you are asked to accept or decline your nomination by October 10th by noon

12. Other Important Items
The Practicum Office will confirm success on your previous practicum placements
Review of your personal and/or academic references

13. Fort Albany Questions?
Chris Hachkowski, Ext. 4368
Office A355 (by appointment)