1. Partnerships & Programming for Aboriginal Student Success Wednesday June 13, 2007 3:00 – 4:15 PM Room: Physics 127 Julie Coote, Administrator, Aboriginal Services and Programs Laurie McLaren, Manager, Aboriginal Services and Programs and Biidaaban Community Service-Learning

2. 2 Our Families - Laurie

3. 3 Laurie’s Home Laurie’s home community is Hunter’s Point, Algonquin Nation

4. 4 Our Families - Julie

5. 5 Julie’s Home Julie grew up in Sturgeon Falls and is a member of Nipissing First Nation

6. 6 “Aiming Higher” – Aboriginal Services Recruitment Project G. Theberge School, Temiscaming, Que. Eagle Village First Nation Kipawa, Quebec Canadore College North Bay, Ont.

7. 7 Recruitment What do we mean by “Recruitment”?  inspiring students to complete secondary school, sharing post secondary information relevant to needs of Aboriginal community and needs of students, and mentoring by Aboriginal role models in a setting that is familiar and culturally appropriate.

8. 8 “Aiming Higher” Development Eagle Village First Nation approached President of University with request Aboriginal Services and the Liaison Program of the Registrar’s office teamed up to work on the project Both units participated on planning committee, initially as participants responding and advising on role of university, and roles eventually grew to that of participants contributing to all aspects of the project

9. 9 “Aiming Higher” - Details Phase 1: Campus Tour of Canadore College & Nipissing University Phase 2:Student Shadowing, Nipissing University Phase 3:Career Symposium and Parent Information Session, Eagle Village First Nation

10. 10 Phase 1: Campus Tour High school students visited campus facilities, classrooms, starting at the Aboriginal Student Lounge Nei hah nah n – Our Home

11. 11 Campus Tour Lunch in the cafeteria…

12. 12 Feedback on Campus Tours One thing you learned today: …..“I learned how much opportunity there is and how much help and support is available” …..“This visit made me think about my future and what I wanted to be”. …..“If you go to post secondary school you have more of a chance of getting a job”.

13. 13 More Feedback on Campus Tours Anything else to say about your visit? “I really enjoyed the trip out here it was worth it”. “That it is interesting to be here and it’s pretty big”. “I really enjoyed it. I want to come back for sure and get my studies in what I want”. “I really like all the big classrooms that look like theaters”.

14. 14 Phase 2: Student Shadowing 8 students returned to sit in on classes with a University student mentor for a full lecture. This phase of the project took ½ day.

15. 15 Student Shadowing Students attended some time in two lectures on campus and had lunch in the cafeteria. Subject areas included: Criminal Justice, Native Studies, Economics, Social Welfare, Nursing, Geography, History and Fine Arts. Students spent time chatting with University students in class and with the professor. They also had the opportunity to ask questions.

16. 16 Phase 3: Career Symposium and Parent Session University representatives traveled to Eagle Village First Nation to present in a student/parent forum for a one day session.

17. 17 Career Symposium and Parent Session Prepared Handbook for “Aiming Higher” project, included specific information on career options  Presentation by Nipissing University  Offered presentations by two recent graduates of Nipissing University, both of whom are from that community and area:  Lisa Robinson, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental Biology and Technology, 2007 Wanda Hunter, Bachelor of Arts (General) Administrative Studies, 2007

18. 18 Career Symposium and Parent Session Staff of G. Theberge School, Temiscaming, Quebec.

19. 19 What we have learned… Recognize the value of community requests Impacts more than the student who participates (e.g. parent chaperones) Value and significance of the University visiting the First Nation community, through the parent session

20. 20 More of what we learned… Aboriginal Services Unit drawing upon the resources of the university, i.e. Liaison office, liaison staff, faculty, etc....as Aboriginal Services staff we don’t have to do it all alone The value of the Handbook for the Student/Parent Symposium as a resource for parents and as a reminder for students (they could see themselves in it in the photos and comments listed)

21. 21 How do you aim higher? Questions?

22. 22 Contact Us… biindgen@nipissingu.ca