1. Manager-Indigenous Education
Leah Hogan
Manager-Indigenous Education

2. What I will be discussing:
My experience
Mohawk College Indigenous student data (2017/2018)
Indigenous population overview
Our experience servicing Indigenous students
Barriers & accommodations to consider

3. My Experience Serving Indigenous Students
Oneida-Bear Clan
Kanóronhkwa (“Love” in Oneida)
Worked at Mohawk College over 14 years
Recruitment & Student Success and Transition Advisor
Supported Practical Nursing with Aboriginal Communities in partnership with Six Nations Polytechnic
Approx. 550 Indigenous students 2018/2019

5. Indigenous Population Stats
Since 2006, the Indigenous population grew by 42.5%, which is more than four times faster than the rest of the population.
From 2006 to 2016, the number of First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth aged 15 to 34 increased by 39%, compared to just over 6% for their non-Indigenous youth.
In the next two decades, the Indigenous population is likely to exceed 2.5 million persons.
*Stats Canada

6. Needs of our Indigenous Students
TRC
Want to know more about their history
Want to explore Indigenous determinants of health
Students are advocating to be represented appropriately in curriculum
Clinical experience in an Indigenous community
Academic Accommodations
Ceremony participation
10 day Grievance Ceremony
Family & Community Commitments
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition-PLAR

7. Barriers Funding Issues Admission testing Transportation
No FN Band funding due to status
Low in priority
Falling out results in “payback”
Admission testing
Health Occupation Aptitude Examination-HOAE
CASPer
Transportation
Childcare (early clinical placements)
Lack of appropriate representation on campus
Singled out in classroom discussions regarding Indigenous issues

8. Overcoming Barriers Internal Indigenous Specific Awards
Indigenous Coaches that assist students navigate internal and external systems
Facilitated Admissions Process for Indigenous Students
Clinical placements in various Indigenous communities
Support students to work in home community

9. Thank You│Yaw^ko │Nya:weh │ Miigwetch