1. TRU Aboriginal Planning Priorities December 18, 2013 Nathan Matthew

2. University of Choice A Strategic Plan commitment to be: “The University of Choice for Aboriginal Students and First Nations”

3. Academic Plan TRU students will engage in local, global, and Aboriginal cultural understanding

4. Enrolment Recruitment Orientation SD73 Transition Day

5. Retention Research Research Chair, Aboriginal Maternal & Child Health Retention Communication – Website – Facebook Support services

6. Success Tutoring Mentorship TRU Start

7. Indigenization Ceremony Convocation Blessing Drum song Recognition of traditional territory Artwork Flags Faculty Handbook

8. Indigenization Events Aboriginal Awareness Week Reconciliation Day International Days Elders Lunch Aboriginal themed conferences Aboriginal Faculty, Administration members

9. Relevant Program Development Partnerships/Agreements with Aboriginal communities & organizations Community engagement Services Coordination Life Skills Transitions Counseling

10. Relevant Program Development Tutoring Elders Wellness Lunch Wednesdays Emergency funding

11. Relevant Program Development COURSES First Nations languages Economics Nursing Trades & Technology Indigenous Leadership (in progress) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

12. Relevant Program Development COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS Open Learning Centres Community-based programs

13. Strategic Directions Enrolment Retention Relationships/agreements Aboriginal faculty Sustainable funding

14. Kukstemc! Comments? Questions?