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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context scan# TBFCHS-H483 MG8_D558Hi483 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/63d8a9c76767ef905f3e0f0aadbba330.pdf 6e9c8abc470180b63ddf69cabdbbd539 PDF Text Text THE NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM OFFICE OF NATIVE PROGRAMMING LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY 1990-1991 Prepared for: Date Prepared by Native Advisory Committee, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario March 6, 1991 Marie Pitawanakwat Coordinator, native Programming �INTRODUCTION The Native Access Program was recommended by the Native Studies Study Group in a report on their activities in 1989. In the past, Lakehead University had been approached by Native staff to sponsor transition programs, orientation programs and other services in order to assist Native students to make the transition to an academic environment and its demands. The Native Studies Study Group had been asked to serve as a study group by the Vice-President (Academic)'s Office in 1987. The Native Studies Study Group arrived at a two year plan of objectives and activities to be undertaken in order to examine and develop programming of interest an benefit to Native people. One of those objectives was to organize an office for Native Programming activities, which would serve as a co-ordinating body for the Native Studies Study Group and would consult with Native community groups, First Nations and organizations. This was partly achieved through the efforts of Mr. Gardner in 1989-90. Phillip Fdrther work on the organization of community outreach and the development of Native Programming took place when the present Co-ordinator, Marie Pitawanakwat, was hired in April, 1990. One of the other objectives of the Native Studies Study Group was to implement a Native Access Program, such as what was offered at the University of Manitoba, Dalhousie University, and others. •••• 2 �DESCRIPTION The Native Access Program is offered by Lakehead University to Native people who, for reasons which prevented their successful completion of a secondary school diploma, require preparation and orientation in order to become eligible for admission to a first year program of studies at Lakehead University. The Program offers a program of studies, which, when combined with tutoring, academic counselling, and assistance in developing a support network at the university, provides an atmosphere and conditions conducive to successful program completion. Admission is gained by completing an application form, submitting a resume and an attached questionnaire. Candidates are interviewed by an admissions committee, who determine eligibility for admission. An offer of admission is made to successful candidates, who then may seek financial support for their entry into the Access Program from their sponsors, i. e. First Nations education authorities. The program consists of core courses which include Mathematics 0140, English (ESL) 1000, and Education 0221. The Mathematics course is designed to serve as a bridging course which prepares a student to enter a program of studies which recommends Mathematics but which is designed for non-Math majors. English (ESL) 1000 is a course which is focussed on the communication skills necessary for Access students to •• • 3 �3 enter a first year program of studies. Essay writing, report preparation, developing vocabulary for use in academic settings, refining grammar capabilities and presentation skills are included. Education 0221 is focussed on study skills and orientation to the academic environment. Effective use of texts, note taking, developing memory skills, reading for retention and comprehension, dictionary usage, developing basic research skills and time management are areas of concentration in this course. Orientation to the university and the expectations of the academic environment are also a focal point of the course. The core courses are accompanied by electives which the student chooses in consultation with his/her academic advisor. So as to become familiar with the academic community and the university environment, courses are chosen usually from a first year selection of offerings. For example, Sociology 1100, Psychology 1100, General Science 0310 and 0330, and Visual Arts 2060 are possible options. A student in the Access Program carries instead of the normal 5 courses. 3½ to 4 courses, This allows the student to develop the social support as well as the academic support needed to complete a program of studies. �4 DIRECTIONS The fields or occupations that these choices lead to are: - teaching, administration and/or counselling in Education - social wor~ administration in First Nations government settings - individual entrepreneurial development economic development for Aboriginal societies - research in social policy areas, i. e. environmental assessment from a Native perspective, land claims research, constitutional issues, and First Nations government development - law. PROGNOSIS It becomes increasingly clear that First Nations governments will not develop without educated and trained First Nations/Aboriginal people who· are cognizant of the demands made by the dominant society of its members, as well as carrying an awareness of, and pride in one's ancestral heritage, First Nations world view and appreciation of Native lifeways. The Native Access Program is one of the mechanisms which will facilitate this happening in the evolution and rebuilding of indigenous societies in North America. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Collection Description An account of the resource Photographs from Lakehead University's history: people, events, and campus. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/229d8cdbdf541e2dadcc6723d0061f3c.pdf 64256d22eaac7d565142bbe826ca5606 PDF Text Text NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING (NAPE) • As Developed by The Aboriginal Peoples and The School of Engineering at Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario �NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING (NAPE) • As Developed by The Aboriginal Peoples and The School of Engineering at Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario �TABLE OF CONTENTS Contact Mr. M. Cohen, Acting Coordinator Native Access Program for Engineering School of Engineering Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 Phone (807) 346-7712 Fax (807) 343-8399 (807) 343-8928 Preamble ............................................ 1 General Information ..................................... 1 The Selection Process ................................... 4 Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Academic .......•......................... 5 Personal ................................. 5 Interview Process ................................. 6 Program Supports ...................................... 6 Academic Support .........•...................... 6 Personal Support ................................. 6 Student-Community-University Linkage ................. 7 Orientation Program .................................... 8 Orientation Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Program of Study for Orientation . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 1o Orientation Program Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O First Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Orientation Program Timetable . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 1o Orientation Hour • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Orientation Course Outlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NAPE Academic Program ............................... 14 Attendance and Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Summer Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Academic Regulations . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Program of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 NAPE Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 School of Engineering Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Flow Chart . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Admission Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Program Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Academic Regulations ............................ 22 Common First Year Engineering Technology ................. 23 Program of Study . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Course Descriptions ............................•. 24 Fall Term •............................... 24 Winter Term .......................•...... 25 �-1- -2- PREAMBLE While at Lakehead University, students will have the opportunity to follow the program path outlined below: In the spring of 1991 the School of Engineering at Lakehe~d University investigated both the need for Native engineers and the potential for the establishment of an engineering access program for Native students. The encouraging and positive responses from discussions with Native organizations and authorities lead to the development of a workshop for representatives from Native organizations, community groups, tribal authorities and provincial organizations. These individuals including local elders made a unanimous decision to proceed with the program development in cooperation with the Native community. Committees were formed to deal with the tasks of program development, finance, and the recruitment and selecti~n of. students. As a consequence, the Native Access Pr~gram for E~g1neenng has been designed by representatives of the Nat,ve community and the School of Engineering. GENERAL INFORMATION The Native Access Program for Engineering (NAPE) provides the Aboriginal Peoples from the Province of Ontario with access to an engineering education by providing an academic program . ?f ~reengineering instruction which permits students to make the transition into engineering education. An academic, cultural and social support syst~m (tutors, elders, counsellors) is available throughout the_ students' entire education period. The objective of NAPE is to help Nat,ve students who because of residence in remote areas or a lack of adequate formal education cannot obtain access to an engineering education. Stage One: The Native Access Program for Engineering 1. 2. Orientation Program: a six-week program for all students starting mid-July and consisting of introductory courses in mathematics, sciences, communications, calculator/computer skills and an orientation course designed to make the student feel comfortable at the University and in the City. The Native Acceaa Program: one academic year of study in mathematics, chemistry, physics, communications and life/study skills. The students academic programs are designed to suit their ~eeds. St~dents who are academically prepared may be permitted to register for selected regular engineering technology diploma courses. Stage Two: Engineering Technology Diploma Programs La~ehead ~niversi!Y. offers t~ree year engineering technology programs 1n Chemical, C1v1I, Electncal and Mechanical Engineering. Students who are successful in the Native Access Program are encouraged to enroll in the program of their choice. Graduates of this program will be able to obtain employment as engineering technologists or, if qualified, proceed to engineering degree studies. Stage Three: Post-Dlploma Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programs La~ehead U~iverstty ~as uniq~e post-diploma engineering degree programs 1n Chemical, CIVIi, Electncal, and Mechanical Engineering. These programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, consequently graduates who meet the professional qualifications are eligible for registration as a Professional Engineers in their province or territory of practice. · �-3- -4- The Native Access Program for Engineering begins in mid-July, with an intake of approximately 15 students. Students who are accepted into this program attend the six week orientation program which is completed by the end of August. Students have about a two week break prior to the beginning of the Fall Term. THE SELECTION PROCESS The access program is designed to allow students to make a smooth transition into one of the four engineering programs, Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical, offered by the School of Engineering. Engineering programs are among the most demanding programs at the University. They are mathematics and science orientated, consequently, students should have a strong aptitude and desire to excel in these areas in addition to a strong interest In engineering. Students should be prepared to spend a great deal of time in independent study which can take up most evenings and weekends. The program will begin with a modest but demanding workload which will intensify with time so that students can be prepared for the high demands expected of them in the engineering program. The School of Engineering is intent that the Native Access Program for Engineering be successful. Consequently, it is important to select students who have not only academic capability, but also the desire, dedication and drive to become an engineer. The program which has been designed jointly by the Native Community and the School of Engineering provides the student with the necessary academic background and confidence to be successful. Students must be aware that instructors, elders, counsellors, etc. provide their best efforts but in so doing will make high demands on students. Selectlon CrHerla The student should have an application form and the request for reference forms for the Native Access Program for Engineering. These forms are available from the NAPE office or the School of Engineering. Students who wish to be considered for admission to NAPE must submit all of the following documents before the application will be considered: 1. Completed application form and personal statement. 2. Official copies of transcripts from all previous secondary and post-secondary education. 3. Three letters of reference (from individuals, other than family, who know the candidate well, e.g. teachers, counsellors, employers, elders, etc.). The access program has an administration, instruction and counselling staff devoted exclusively to it. Tutors and sessional lecturers are part of the academic team available to NAPE students. The social and academic support system will be available to access students through their years of study in engineering. The access program provides the academic background necessary for engineering study so that Aboriginal students can be confident that they will have the potential to compete with or lead the regular entry student body. In order to be considered for selection an applicant must: Students are able to apply for admission to the engineering programs while they are in the access program and be admitted once they have completed the access requirements. 2. 3. 4. 1. 5. Be a resident of the Province of Ontario. Be of Native ancestry. Be admissible to Lakehead University (see Academic below). Have the personal requirements necessary to be successful in engineering (see Personal below). Be interviewed. �-6- -5- Selection to the program is dependent upon the following factors: Interview Academic All applications are reviewed carefully to select candidates for an Interview. Candidates should be prepared to be invited to attend a personal interview at Lakehead University. The Interviews are conducted by members of the Native Community and Lakehead University. The categories of students who are considered for admission to the program are: 1. Adult students: Applicants who are at least twenty-one years of age in the calender year of entry, who are residents of the Province of Ontario, and who have not attended post-secondary institutions (full-time) for two years prior to their admission, are considered for entry as adult students. 2. Students who meet the normal admission requirements for the diploma programs in Engineering Technology. The admission requirements are stated under the section •School of Engineering Programs• in this booklet and in the Lakehead University Calendar. 3. Extraordinary Admissions: The University is prepared to consider applicants for admission who have been away from formal education for at least two years at any time because of reasons beyond their control. Each case la considered on na own merna. Personal Applicants must have the personal qualities that show the potential to succeed in the field of engineering. The following factors are considered: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recent involvement in pursuing educational goals. Interest in engineering. Perseverance in educational and non-educational tasks. Maturity, stability and financial responsibility. Commitment of family. Work history. PROGRAM SUPPORTS Academic Support The program instructors and staff assist students to adjust to and become successful in their program of study. This involves academic program planning, course selection, registration, tutorial and remedial supports, study skills and an on-going evaluation of the student's progress. Students are assigned to an instructor who will act as their academic advisor through their NAPE and engineering study. In addition to excellent instructor-student contact inside and outside of lectures and laboratories, the students are able to obtain the services of a tutor. Tutoring assistance will be made available throughout the entire program. • • • Instructors, staff and tutors help the student: gain confidence in their abilities develop a hard work ethic become both a team worker and an independent thinker. Personal Support The program counsellor assists students and their families with the personal and social adjustments of attending the university. The counsellor works with students to solve problems that may arise in all areas of their lives, and to develop and clarify career goals. The counsellor can also assist students in the following ways: �-7- • • • • • • • • Relocating student and family . Locating suitable living accommodation. Counselling on financial matters. Arranging for personal tutors. Helping students to make the adjustment to Thunder Bay. Maintaining community ties. Making arrangements for students to obtain advice from an Elder. Organizing social events such as curling, hockey, baseball, family picnics, etc. The counsellor is available to the student at all times and students must visit the counsellor on a regular basis. Regular visits will help the students and counsellor to know one another and provide quality counsel on an on-going basis thereby preventing potential problems. Student - Community - University Linkage The School of Engineering considers the student-communityuniversity linkage to be exceptionally important for the success of many students. The student's program of study is perceived to be a cooperative venture between program instructors and counsellors, the student, and the band counsellors/education authorities, where applicable. Consequently the following practices are part of the program: • information on student progress can be shared between all responsible parties following authorization by the student. community and program counsellors work together to assist the • student and resolve problems. wherever possible community linkages developed during the • recruitment and selection of students are maintained by visitations and other communications. where suitable the student's family are involved in orientation and • counselling. the team approach and the buddy system is encouraged to assist • in the strengthening of the support system. -8- THE ORIENTATION PROGRAM All students enter a six-week orientation period which begins in mid-July and finishes at the end of August. During this period staff and students have an opportunity to get to know each other. Staff assess student academic capability and, in consultation with the student, plan the student's future academic program. Orientation is designed to help students obtain information and skills that will enhance their success in the access and diploma programs. The orientation is informal so that students will feel comfortable and gain confidence in their ability to succeed at the university. The courses are designed to meet the student's needs but at the same time to make certain demands with the intent to prepare students for the challenge of engineering. Consequently, instructors make increasing demands on students during the orientation period and students are expected to do homework. Orientation Includes courses in mathematics, science, communications, calculator and computer skills as well as an orientation course which includes study and life skills. Students are expected to achieve 70% in each course during orientation, prior to registering in advanced courses, otherwise they may have to repeat courses in the Fall Term. It is essential that students have these pre-requisite skills before attempting the more advanced courses. �-9- 10 - Orientation Actlvttlea Program of Study for Orientation Students: Courses* • • • Learn about the profession of engineering through films, tou~, guest speakers, etc. Meet local elders to obtain advice and counsel to students through the traditional ways. Attend lectures In mathematics, calculator/computer skills. science, NAPE 1090 - Introductory Mathematics NAPE 1092 - Communications NAPE 1093 - Calculator and Computer Skills NAPE 1094 - Introduction to Engineering Science Lecture Lab. 5 3 2 ~ 13 0 0 4 ll_ 5.5 communications, • Learn to use calculators, computer software, and problem solving skills to do assignments. • Obtain assistance to find accommodations, day care and schools for children, if applicable. • Develop study groups with other students. • Adjust to the City of Thunder Bay. • Become familiar with Lakehead University and learn about the various services and features that make It an exciting place to be a student. • Learn the rules and regulations that students are expected to abide by in both NAPE and Lakehead University. • Get to know the NAPE instructors. *The number nine (9) in the third digit indicates a non-credit course. Orientation Program Schedule (Mid-July to End of August) 1. First Day Introductions and Welcomes Description of NAPE Question Period Lunch Registration for Orientation Orientation Program Tour of University 2. Orientation Program Timetable A typical timetable for the first five weeks follows. It should be noted that additional tutoring and study periods may be scheduled, consequently students should not assume that their day is complete at the end of the schedule shown. Additional time will also be essential for individual study and assignments. The sixth week is timetabled by the instructors during the orientation program to provide the time necessary for make-up lectures, review, exams, etc. The latter part of the week is used for counselling and registration for fall term NAPE courses. �- 12 - 11 ORIENTATION PROGRAM TIMETABLE 3. Orientation Hour This scheduled period is flexible to accommodate program and student needs but will involve tours, guest speakers, and films/videos for the first f1Ve weeks. The student's spouse is encouraged to participate in many of these activities. A typical schedule of events is as follows: HONDU l1JO l ,,,. a • J calculator/ 1 Science c0111p1ter Skill• Uall l Hath • Science u Study Orientation Uall u 11 lalO u 11 cc-unication• Jt 11 Science Laboratory Jell ..,. H IJ . Hatb a calculator/ Computer Skill■ • Week One Natb Week Two s science calculator/ Computer . u 11 Orl ■ntatio11 Orientation Orientation u u u 14 12 calculator/ Collputer co..anicatlon■ Colmunlcation■ Skill ■ Jill J Skill ■ u u s J Hath FRIOU 'l'IIURSDU IIBDIIUDU a I Hath l01ll TIJBSDAT 11 Skill ■ 12 H ltudy . IJ 21 JJ u H 11 Jt 12 JI Week Three l'wiction or PrH Week Four s,JO hJO 'hll • Week Five Week Six Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Study Skills (Time Management) Tenant Act University Services: Recreational Bus Tour of City Thunder Bay Services (recreation, hospitals, day care, etc.) Tuesday Study Skills Wednesday Budgeting Thursday Guest Speaker - Elder Friday University Services: Academic, Conduct Code Monday Community Native Services Tuesday Study Skills Wednesday Engineering Lab Tour: Part 1 Thursday Sensitization/Rights/Harassment Friday FilmNideo Monday Engineering Student Forum Tuesday Study Skills Wednesday Guest Speaker: Economic Development of Native Communities Thursday Engineering at LU. Friday University Services: Library Monday Health Services Tuesday Study Skills Wednesday Guest Speaker - Elder Thursday Engineering Lab Tour: Part 2 Friday Guest Speaker: Native Engineer Examinations followed by Fall registration and a barbecue �- 14 - - 13 - Orientation Course Outllnea NAPE 1090 - Introductory Mathematics (5,0) This course Involves performing operations with algebraic expressions and manipulating equations and formulas. Algebra will be the major emphasis of this course, which Includes the multiplication of polynomials, factoring, and simplifying expressions containing radicals. Functional notation, working with positive and negative fractional exponents, and analytical geometry will be discussed. The main topics are: combining like terms, parentheses and multiplication, addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of fractions, first degree equations, working with formulas, graphing, lines, linear inequalities, absolute value, distance, integer exponents, multiplication of polynomials, factoring, square roots, rationalization, radicals, rational exponents, functions, notation, solving equations and complex fractions. NAPE 1092 - Communications (3, 0) The intention of this course is to prepare students to write a technical paper. Students will research an engineering topic In the library, submit a minimum 5 page typed paper using Wordprocessing, and make a presentation to the class during the final week of class. The course will review basic English principles. NAPE 1093 - Calculator and Computer Skills (2, 4) Students will develop calculator skills for use In other courses nad introductory computer skills for report writing. Lectures and laboratories will be integrated to accommodate the needs of other courses. Any programming skills involved will be in BASIC. NAPE 1094 - Introduction to Engineering Science (3, 1½) This is an introductory course for those that have a very limited science background. However, it is necessary to complete it before registering for Introductory chemistry and physics in the Fall Term. The major topics are: heat, applied chemistry, and magnetism and electricity. These topics consist of the following units: the kinetic molecular theory, thermal expansion, heat transfer by convection, conduction and radiation, quantity of heat, the law of conservation of energy, fractional distillation of crude oil, acids and bases, hard and soft water, magnetism, and electric current and circuits. Laboratory work will be a major component of this course. NAPE ACADEMIC PROGRAM This pre-engineering program continues the instruction In fundamentals of mathematics, physics, chemistry and communications which began In the orientation program, however the intensity and difficulty increases as the courses proceed. The student's program consists of those courses selected at the end of the orientation program. Students normally complete NAPE courses within one year, and therefore it may take four years before the student completes the technology diploma. If students do not require the NAPE courses they can study the diploma program of their choice with the assistance from the NAPE support system. Attendance and Study The study of engineering requires self-discipline and hard work. NAPE students are expected to develop the study habits of any engineering student. These require: 1. Regular and punctual attendance In lectures, laboratories and tutorials in all courses. 2. Completion of all assignments within the deadlines specified by the instructor, and the writing of all tests and examinations in their courses. 3. Meetings with their academic advisors on a regular basis to discuss their academic progress. 4. Private study outside of scheduled laboratory and problem sessions. Students can expect to devote most evenings and weekends to a concentrated work effort. �- 16 - - 15 - Summer Activities Students who have the academic need will be expected to devote the summers to do further academic work if they have adequate financial support. Alternatively, students will be encouraged to work in an engineering related job during the summer months. Assistance in finding summer jobs will be provided. of Student Behaviour and Disciplinary Procedures Leaflet and in the University Calendar. NAPE staff assists students with questions and problems which arise from regulations. Students who find that they are unable to perform their normal academic duties for any reason (illness, stress, family problems, etc.) are required to contact their counsellor immediately so that appropriate assistance can be provided. Academic Regulatlona Program of Study Student progress and performance are monitored and evaluated on a regular basis to identify individual needs for extra tutoring and academic counselling. At the end of each term an overall evaluation will be made of each student's status. The following criteria will be used in this evaluation: • a student must achieve at least 65% in a NAPE course before proceeding to a more advanced course in the same field. • an average of 65% in NAPE courses is considered to be the minimum acceptable level of academic performance for advancement. • students are normally be permitted to repeat a course only once. • a student who does not achieve an average of at least 50% in NAPE courses will normally be required to withdraw from the program. • prior to any dismissal, each student's case will be considered on an individual basis to determine If there are any relevant circumstances to prevent such action. Consideration for readmission requires a petition from the student. • students must register for at least four courses per term, otherwise they may lose their funding. Fall Term* The student Is responsible for being familiar with the University Code of Student Behavior and Disciplinary Procedures. It Is also understood that every student by the act of registering, agrees to abide by all the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Lakehead University and of the Faculties or Departments/School's in which the student is registered. These matters are presented in the Lakehead University Code NAPE NAPE NAPE NAPE NAPE 1190 1192 1193 1194 1195 Lecture Lab. Introduction to Engineering Mathematics I Communications Study Skills & Reasoning Introduction to Engineering Chemistry I Introduction to Engineering Physics I Total Hours 4 3 1 0 2 0 3 1.5 1.5 15 4 ~ Winter Term* NAPE NAPE NAPE NAPE 1290 1291 1294 1295 Introduction to Introduction to Introduction to Introduction to Engineering Mathematics II Engineering Mathematics Ill Engineering Chemistry II Engineering Physics II Total Hours 4 1 3 1 3 1.5 ~ 1.5 13 5 * Students who have adequate academic standing will be counselled to register In one or more courses from Year I of the Engineering Technology program. �- 18 - - 17 - NAPE 1195 - Introduction to Engineering Physics I NAPE Course Descriptions NAPE 1190 -Introduction to Engineering Mathematics I (4-1; 0-0) This course is intended for those students who either do not have grade 12 advanced mathematics or require a review of those concepts. This course will help prepare students for all first-year engineering technology mathematics courses. The course includes the following topics: solving equations, linear, quadratic and polynomial functions, special functions, exponents and logarithms, and analytical geometry. This course is an introduction to the general principles of physics that will provide a foundation for students who will continue to study physics in first-year of the technology diploma. This course is designed to provide students with the background that will enable them to understand physical concepts, apply scientific techniques, and appreciate the applications and implications of physics in technology and society. The core units of study include: geometric optics, mechanics, and electricity. NAPE 1290 - Introduction to Engineering Mathematics II NAPE 1192 - Communications (3-0; 0-0) This is a course in English language skills, composition and public speaking, and introduces the student to structured written and oral technical communication. Word processing will be used for written assignments. NAPE 1193 - Study Skills and Reasoning (3-1½. 0-0) (0-0; 4-1) This course is a continuation of Introduction to Engineering Mathematics I. This course will help to prepare students for calculus and other firstyear engineering technology mathematics courses. This cour~e includes the following topics: trigonometry, conics, sequences and sanes, and the binomial theorem. NAPE 1291 - Introduction to Engineering Mathematics Ill (0-0; 3-0) (2-0; 0-0) Various components of study skills will be presented including: time management, effective listening and note taking, exam writing, and library skills. This course Is an introduction to many of the concepts explored in calculus. Topics to be covered include: limits, the definition of the derivative, techniques of differentiation, and some applications of the derivative, such as curve sketching. NAPE 1194 - Introduction to Engineering Chemistry I NAPE 1294 - Introduction to Engineering Chemistry II (3-1½; 0-0) This course is an introduction to the general principles of chemistry that will provide a foundation for students who will continue to study chemistry in first-year of the technology diploma. The course is designed to provide a fundamental background that will enable students to understand chemical concepts, handle chemical intelligently and safely, and appreciate the applications and implications of chemistry in technology and society. The core units of study include: matter, elements and chemical bonding, and gases. (0-0; 3-1½) This course Is a continuation of NAPE 1194. The core units of study Include: chemical reactions, chemical-reaction calculations, solutions, and industry and society. NAPE 1295 - Introduction to Engineering Physics II (0-0; 3-1½) This course is a continuation of NAPE 1195. The core units of study include: electromagnetism, sound, nuclear physics, and kinematics. �- 20 - - 19 - SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMS The School of Engineering offers a unique combination of Engineering Technology and Engineering Degree programs in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The following flow chart illustrates how upon completion of a Diploma in Engineering Technology students may enter a Post-Diploma Bachelor of Engineering Degree Program. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS Admlaalon Criteria 1. 2. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 High School graduates with the OSSD/SSGD with grade 11 and 12 advanced level mathematics and science with an overall average of at least 60% may enter the first year of technology. These students can complete a diploma program in three years prior to entry to a two-year post-diploma degree program. High school students with the OSSHGD or OSSO with six OAC's with a minimum average of 60% and an average of 60% in mathematics may enter the second year of engineering technology. These students can complete a technology program in two years and take a two-year post-diploma degree program. Where: OSSO = Ontario Secondary School Diploma SSGD Secondary School Graduate Diploma OSSHGD Ontario Secondary School Higher Graduate Diploma OAC = Ontario Academic Credit - for engineering the six OAC's must include calculus, algebra, chemistry and physics. Native students who have completed their assigned program of NAPE courses with an average of at least 65% may be admitted to the first year of engineering technology. = 3. ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS = Consequently, students who enter Year I of the Engineering Technology program can complete their diploma in three years and an engineering degree in two subsequent years for a total of five years. Students who enter Year II of the Engineering Technology program can complete their diploma in two years and the engineering degree in two more for a total of four years. Years When students are In the third year of their engineering technology program they will decide to apply for degree studies or to gain employment as a graduate engineering technologist. For those who decide to apply to the degree program the Admission Criteria are as follows: �- 22 - - 21 - Technology graduates: (1) (2) Applicants must have a Dip/oms in Technology from a Community College, Lskehesd University or the equivalent with an sversge of st least 70% in the fins/ year of their program to be eligible for admission consideration or Applicants with two or more years of relevant industrial experience must hsve s Dip/oms in Technology from a community college, Lskehesd University or the equivalent with sn sversge of at least 65% in their fins/ year of their program to be eligible for admission consideration. Advantages to NAPE Students of Lakehead University's Combination of Diploma and Degree Programs: • • • • Students may enter the first year of technology with an Ontario grade 12 education, and become involved in engineering education. Unlike most engineering degree programs which concentrate on mathematics and sciences in the first two years, the engineering technology programs have a greater content of engineering science and design. Consequently, students will soon have adequate training to work at meaningful engineering tasks in their summer employment. The mathematics and sciences are spread out over the years so that they are taken as they are needed. In this way, student have a greater opportunity to appreciate their relevance. Upon completion of the engineering technology program, students may obtain employment as graduate engineering technologists. For some students this graduation will provide them with a career after two or three years of study, a benefit which is not available after two years of study In a conventional engineering degree program. For those students who are "fed up with studying• or who have uncertainties, this stage provides an excellent opportunity to go to work and contemplate their future and possibly return to degree studies. Students who are doing well In their academic endeavour may choose to apply for the degree program immediately upon completion of the engineering technology program. Academic Regulatlona It Is the responsibility of each student registered at Lakehead University to know the academic regulations associated with his/her program. The student should therefore read and understand the regulations for: • the University • the Faculty of Professional Studies • the School of Engineering regulations for (a) the Diploma programs and (b) the Degree programs. Each student should also be familiar with the University Code of Student Behavior and Disciplinary Procedures. Advice and counselling on these requirements Is provided by program instructors and staff. �-24 - - 23 - COMMON FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Course Descriptions Fall Term NAPE students who have adequate academic preparation are permitted to register In Engineering Technology I courses. To help students understand what courses are available at this level this portion of the regular calendar is reproduced here. The first year is common to Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs. After this common first year, students select one of these technology programs for their second year studies. Engineering 1131 - Drawing I (1-3;0-0) Basic engineering drawing techniques, office standards and practices, fits and functions of components and assemblies. Dimensioning. Use of perspective and practice in sketching. Applications of CAD. Engineering 1134 - Engineering Technology I (3-1;0-0) Program of Study Fall Term Engineering 1131 Engineering 1134 Chemistry 1060 Mathematics 1050 Mathematics 1052 Physics 1030 Leet. Drawing I Technology I Intro. to Chemistry Trig. & Anal. Geom. Intro. Calculus Intro. Mechanics & Heat Total Hours Winter Term Engineering 1535 Chemistry 1060 English 1074 Mathematics 1070 Mathematics 1072 Physics 1010 1 3 3 3 3 Total Hours 3 1 1.5 2 2 ~ ~ 16 12.5 Leet. Technology II Intro. to Chemistry Technical Writing I Matrix Algebra Intro. Calculus II Electricity & Magnetism Lab. Lab. 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 ~ _g 17 9 1.5 1.5 The purpose of this course is to introduce and apply graphical and analytical communication methods. Topics include: graphical and analytical solutions to problems in statistics; use of formulae and units; introduction to the laws of conservation and their application. Chemistry 1060 - Introduction to Chemistry (3-1½; 0-0) A course in the basic principles of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry for students without Year 5 (Grade 13/OAC) Chemistry or equivalent. Topics include: atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, the states of matter, solutions, chemical equilibrium, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry, introductory organic chemistry. (Two lectures weekly: laboratory and problems sessions In alternate in alternate weeks). Mathematics 1050 - Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry (3-2; 0-0) Functions, linear and quadratic equations. Angles, trigonometric functions, identities, sine and cosine rules. The conic sections, polar coordinates, inequalities. �- 26- - 25 - Mathematics 1052 - Introductory Calculus (3-2; 0-0) Basic algebraic operations, exponential and logarithmic functions. Limits, differential calculus, maxima and minima, related rates. Physics 1030 - Electricity and Magnetism (3-3; 0-0) An introductory, non-calculus course in mechanics and heat. Topics include: transnational and rotational kinematics and dynamics, momentum, potential and kinetic energy, thermal expansion and conduction, specific and latent heat, and the ideal gas law. English 1074 - Technical Writing I Analytical studying for information, logic and techniques of expression. The student will be expected to study a variety of materials including prose, business communications, forms and journals in his/her field. Emphasis will be placed on the style necessary for technical communication. The awareness of the complexities of technical communication and the analytical skills developed through a study of various materials will be used to improve the student's technical writing abilities. Each student must possess a recommended dictionary. Mathematics 1070 - Matrix Algebra (0-0; 3-1½) Mathematics 1072 - Introductory Calculus II The topics of energy, statistics, graphical representation and computing systems are presented and related to a student project. Graphical and analytical solutions of dynamic problems. Chemistry 1060 - Introduction to Chemistry (0-0; 3-2) Matrices, Gaussian elimination, determinants, Cramer's rule. Vectors, dot and cross products, vector equations of lines and planes. Winter Term Engineering 1535 - Engineering Technology II (0-0; 2-0) (0-0; 3-2) Differentiation of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Induction, sequences and series, the binomial theorem. Methods and applications of integral calculus. (0-0; 3-1½) Physics 1010 - Electricity and Magnetism A course in the basic principles of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry for students without Year 5 (Grade 13/0AC) Chemistry or equivalent. Topics include: atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, the states of matter, solutions, chemical equilibrium, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry, introductory organic chemistry. (Two lectures weekly: laboratory and problems sessions in alternate in alternate weeks). (0-0; 3-2) The fundamental theory of electricity and magnetism including D.C. network theorems, magnetic circuits, D.C. instruments, A.C. components and networks. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Collection Description An account of the resource Photographs from Lakehead University's history: people, events, and campus. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native Access Program for Engineering (NAPE) Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource Booklet providing information on the Native Access Program for Engineering (NAPE) as developed by The Aboriginal Peoples and the School of Engineering at Lakehead University. After 1991. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text academic program Indigenous engineers NAPE https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/46e52a5258189d00b49fcdc988065a05.pdf aa5f3b632d0aec01833832d66ebe5ca7 PDF Text Text �AGENDA September 24 - Scandia 1 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m . 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Dr. R. Lyons and W. Linklater Welcome -Dr. R. G. Rosehart, P.Eng. and Chief B. Cheechoo Conference Agenda and Tasks Conference Facilitators: Dennis Macknak and Don Robertson Value of Career Oriented Training to Natives and their Communities -George Hickes, MLA, Point Douglas 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Break - Scandia 2 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Identification of Workshop Topics For Day Two Participants are to identify topics such as student needs/problems for Day Two workshops 5:00 p.m. Closure - W. Linklater 6:00 p.m. Complimentary Dinner - Ballroom 3 Opening -- September 25 - Viking Room 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m. Break - Scandia 2 11 :oo a.m. - 11 :20 a.m . Engineering and its Role in Society -Doug Stone, P.Eng. My View as a Native Engineer -Derek Hill, P.Eng. 11 :30 a.m. - 11 :50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1 :00 p.m. - 1 :20 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 1 :50 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Complimentary Lunch - Scandia 2 LU's Engineering Program: What We have to Offer -- Dr. J.G. Locker, P.Eng. What is an Access Program? -Murray Cohen Work Shops and Reports-Scandia 1 & 3 Engineering in the Native Community: Discussions on such topics as 1) The supply and demand for engineers 2} Why more native students don't choose engineering? 3) How can the field of engineering be explained to the communities and potential students? Opening - W. Linklater Workshops - Viking & Icelandic Rooms Recruiting/Admission Criteria Workshop and Reporting Discussions on topics such as 1) Mature students; new high school graduates 2) Geographic distribution 3} How to identify highly motivated students 4} The Who, When, Where of recruiting 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Break 11 :00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Worksl1op II and Reports 12:30 p.m. - 1 :30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch - Ballroom 3 1 :30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop Ill and Reports 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Break 3 :30 p.m. - 4 :30 p.m. Summary Discussion 4:30 p.m. Closure - W. Linklater � https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/86d6a974e20d323bd889eebfaf54db9e.pdf 6f8718f7e81cb9d1e5e5aa41cba9368d PDF Text Text PROGRAM ORIENTATION The Native Access Program in Engineering at Lak.ehead U Diversity expects to offer an orientation session for the incoming students, where the orientation session will act as a transitional phase for the student. During this time, staff and students will have the opportunity to get to know each other. The students will have time to become familiar with the university and the city of Thunder Bay, if they are not already. The staff will assess the students academic needs through course work and diagnostic testing in order to implement a suitable program of studies with the students in the Fall Term. Orientation is expected to consist of remedial course work in mathematics, science, English, along with possible training in computers and study skills. The intent of the Program Orientation is to help students acquire the necessary information, skills, and self discipline required to be successful at the university. The orientation is for the benefit of the student and it is expected that they will provide input into the process. Specific Orientation Objectives - To assist in securing accommodation, day care and schools for children, if necessary. - To adjust to being a student at the university, as well as in the city. - To develop and improve learning skills. - To develop a good understanding of program policies as well as the policies of Lakehead University. 1. What other orientation objectives should be considered? 2. What activities, both academic and social, do you think would be beneficial to incorporate into the orientation? 3. Do you envisage problems in developing a program for a small group of students with varied backgrounds? That is, age difference, varied life and educational experiences, making the transition from northern communities, and gender. What ideas do you have to make it work? 4. In what ways should the University program connect with the student's bands/educational authority in order to help with financing decisions? 5. How does the counsellor maintain a connection with the student's community since it is important for the counsellor to be aware of problems, stresses, which might originate in the community? �COUNSELLING The Native Access Program in Engineering at Lakehead University expects to offer academic and social support to promote student success. Cowiselling, which may begin immediately following admission to the University, is expected to form a significant portion of a summer orientation program and be available lllltil the student graduates. The program expects to have a qualified co\lllSellor to assist students with personal and social adjustments. The counsellor will work with students to solve problems that may arise in all areas of their lives. Since we may attract students from northern communities we must identify, as best we can, the potential problems/concerns and establish a natural learning/co\lllSelling process to intercept and alleviate the fears and unknowns that can arise from students moving to a "large city", and into an University to study the demanding field of Engineering. 1. What adjustments will students have to make to be successful at the university? 2. What should be the role of the counsellor? Who else or what other groups in Thunder Bay can help? 3. What qualifications and personal traits do you feel our counsellor should have? In most cases the students will work hard, attend classes, complete assignments, participate in laboratories and projects, or in other words, fulfil the obligations of being a student. However there may · be a few students, for whatever reasons, who are reluctant to do what it takes to be successful in engineering. In most university programs such students merely fall by the side and ultimately fail. 1. Is this process suitable for access students? 2. If the program should have tougher rules and regulations than those of the university, what rules and regulations do you suggest? 3. Do you have practical suggestions, other than additional rules and regulations, that might be successful in rectifying any situation? 4. Are there certain conditions under which the student mtist leave the program in order that: a) the student does not jeopardize any future attempt in the program, or b) the student does not have a negative impact on other students? �SOCIAL AND CULTURAJ, IMPACI'S Floy Pepper, a member of the Creek tribe in Oklahoma who teaches at Rudolph Dreikurs Institute in Portland, Oregon, in a paper on social and cultural impacts on Native learning style and the implications for classroom practice, suggested that Native students are often: - skilled in non-verbal communication, - adept at processing visual and spacial information, - able to take a holistic approach to specific topics, - imaginative, - likely to learn through observation and practice, rather than discussion, - group-orientated, and - more comfortable in the informal setting that allows freedom of movement. 1. Do you agree with Pepper? What would you add or delete from the list? We need to be concerned about this issued because while the Native students for the most part will be in their own groups initially, they will ultimately join the regular student body. Can you suggest some appropriate teaching strategies that can be used for the instruction of Native students who will be attending university? 2. ' What are some of the social/cultural factors that might influence the students learning that instructors of these students should know? �THE.SERIOUS LACK OF NATIVE ENGINEERS The School of Engineering at Lakehead University is unaware of the exact number of Native engineers in Canada However in a period close to twenty years, only two Native engineers have graduated from La.kehead University, and comparable numbers are estimated from other universities. Whether the total number is twenty-five, fifty, or a hundred, it is still too low. 1. Will access programs such as that proposed for La.kehead University be adequate to improve the situation? What else might be required? 2. Why do many Native students tend to choose career paths other than Engineering at postsecondary institutions? 3. What common perceptions might the general Native community have in regards to engineering? 4. Do Native students tend to "shy" away from mathematics and science? 5. What level of mathematics do most students attain in high schools? If it is not University Entrance, what suggestions can be made to encourage students to take these courses? 6. What role might the University or any other organization play to encourage students to prepare themselves for and then possibly embark on an engineering career? We must have your help on this issue so that the recruitment/selection processes can encourage future students. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Collection Description An account of the resource Photographs from Lakehead University's history: people, events, and campus. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native Access Program for Engineering: Consultancy Workshop Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource Materials for a workshop held towards developing a Native Access Program for Engineering. September 24/25, 1991. School of Engineering, Lakehead University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Canada - Ontario - Thunder Bay https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/7a6dbf09145399af945e926f967937f0.pdf a351fb96b8752d2a0a9e7517099d0fe1 PDF Text Text NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING as Developed by The Aboriginal Peoples and The School of Engineering at Lakehead University •FOLLOW - UP CONFERENCE• Valhalla Inn Thunder Bay Friday, February 21, 1992 AGENDA 9:00 a.m. Opening - Dr. R. Lyons and W. Linklater 9:30 a.m. Introductory Remarks - Dr. R. G. Rosehart, P.Eng. 9:45 a.m. Conference Facilitators - Dennis Macknack and Don Robertson 10:00 a.m. Program and Development Committee Report - Dr. J. Gary Locker, P.Eng. • Discussion 10:45 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Finance Committee Report - John Nabigon • Discussion 11:30 am. Selection and Recruitment Committee Report- Mark Sault • Discussion 12:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch Luncheon Speaker -- Chief Elijah Harper, MLA for Rupertsland, Manitoba 2:00 p.m. Recruitment and Selection Committee Discussion with Participants. • Detailed discussion of proposed literature, posters, etc. • Your ideas on recruitment and selection. • How do we link with your students? • How do we maintain contact? 3:30 p.m. Closure - W. Linklater. Canadian Federation ELIJAH HARPER appears through the CANADIAN PROGRAMMING SERVICE. Federation ~ o f Students canadienne des etudiant(e)s FCE � https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/e0e1beb432e8ed089eea7720709c8e5c.pdf d641e5bf13e7a0b76ddf14c6afda34dc PDF Text Text Lakehead University_____sc_hoo_lo_ifE_ngi_·nee_rin_gThunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Telephone 343 8321 Postal Code P7B 5£1 Area Code 807 January 30, 1992. Dr. A. E. Epp, Department of History, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1. Dear Dr. Epp: At the September 1991 Workshop on the proposed Native Access Program for Engineering there was: • unanimous support for program development provided that there was involvement of the native community; • a request for a follow-up conference to report progress. I have included a copy of the proceedings for your information. The purpose of this letter is to invite you or your delegate to the proposed •Follow-Up Conference• which will be held on Friday, February 21, 1992 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder bay. A draft agenda is attached for your information. Since the workshop in September three different committees have been struck: • a Program Development Committee which has nearly completed their task; • a Finance Committee which is working to obtain supplemental support and awards for students; • a Recruitment and Selection Committee which has begun its work to develop the ways and means to locate and select quality students for the program. The membership of these committees is attached for your information. In addition to bringing you up-to-date and obtaining your input, it is most important that we discuss the recruitment and selection process because we still expect to have students in this program by mid-July 1992. We plan to put the program before Lakehead University's Native Advisory Council, and various University academic groups including the Senate within the next couple of months. During that period, the funding should also be secured. We are on schedule so your input and support are important. If you are personally unable to attend, please try to send a colleague who is involved in education counselling. You will appreciate our need for your early response to this invitation so we can confirm our arrangements with the hotel. I am enclosing a response form; please fax your reply (807) 3438928, however, a stamped return envelope is also enclosed for your convenience. If you wish to arrange for accommodation now, please contact the Valhalla Inn (1-800-268-2500 toll free or for Northwestern Ontario, 1-800-465-5037 toll free; or fax 807-475-4723) where a block of room has been reserved under the group confirmation number G2797. .. ....... /2 - -- - - - - - -- A AhrthPrn T7ic,i,n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ �,AKEHEAD UNIVERSITY February Conference, Page 2. We do expect representatives to take care of their own expenses for travel, accommodations and some meals, as our funds are quite limited. However, we will be able to consider some funding assistance to a very limited number of invited representatives if we hear from them soon. Whether you are able to attend or not, we intend to provide you with a written account of the conference and invite your input and reactions. I sincerely hope that you or your representatives will be able to attend; we continue to need your help to make this program successful and to provide students with the opportunity for an engineering education. Yours sincerely, JGL:sc J. G. LOCKER, Ph.D., P.Eng., Director, School of Engineering. �NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERING LAKEHEAD UNIVERSllY School of Engineering COMMITTEES Program Development Committee 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1o. 11. Ron Dokis, P.Eng., Canadian Pacific Forest Products. Murray Cohen, Program Development Officer, Lakehead University. Jo-Anne Fisher-Wade, Lakehead University Native Advisory Council. Laurie Garred, P.Eng., Chairman, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University. Derek Hill, P.Eng., Supervisor, Technical Services, Mushkegowuk Council. Gary Locker, P.Eng., Director, School of Engineering, Lakehead University. Buddy Loyie, Chief's Advisory Services, Fort Frances. Richard Lyons, Elder. Rebecca Maki, Consultant. Myrna Goodwin, Engineering Student, Lakehead University. Floyd William, Engineering Student, Lakehead University. Finance Committee 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Alfred Eli, Dept. of Indian & Northern Affairs. John Nabigon, Ojibway 1850 Treaty Council. Brad Thompson, Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association. Gary Locker, Director, School of Engineering, Lakehead University. Daniel Anderson, Shibogama Tribal Council. Recruitment and Selection Committee 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. Murray Cohen, Program Development Officer, Lakehead University. John Dudley, Northern Nishawbe Education Council. Gary Locker, Director, School· of Engineering. Patty McGuire, ·Native Nurses Entry Program, Lakehead University. Mark Sault, Rainy Lake Ojibway Education Authority. Ron Thomas, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. � https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/f91fc4b4f9a12ad527ceb55af24b6fb2.pdf 81370795b6694fe412fac99024a9457d PDF Text Text �Native Access Program for Engineering WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS Native Communities I, and I I School of Engineering I I I Lakehead University Valhalla Inn Thunder Bay, Ontario I September 24, 25, 1991 �I I I I I I I I I I I I WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS Preamble In the Spring of 1991 the School of Engineering at L.akehead University began an investigation into the need for native engineers and the potential for the establishment of a Native Engineering Access Program at Lakehead University. This investigation consisted of a series of personal visits by the Director of the School to a number of educational authorities and other native organizations in the region that is served by Lakehead University. As a result of the positive and encouraging responses to this idea amongst officials of the Native community, the plan for a larger, workshop format seminar took shape. The workshop was planned for September 24 and 25 in Thunder Bay. Representation from over two dozen different native organizations, community groups, tribal authorities and provincial organizations was invited. Elders from the local community were approached in the traditional manner to gain the benefit of their guiding presence and participation at the workshops. The major purpose of the workshop was: To determine an impression of the need for engineering education for Ontario First Nations People. The Conference The agenda (attached) was constructed to provide participants with an initial introduction to background information concerning engineering as a profession, general issues in the current supply of graduate engineers, the market demand for Native . graduates, the value of native graduates to the future economic and physical well being of Ontario First Nations communities, the nature of successful Access Models of university education for native people and the unique structure and benefits of the Lakehead University Engineering program. Day One of the Conference Elders, Richard Lyons and Walter Linklater, opened the proceedings in the traditional manner, asking for guidance and reminding participants of the seriousness and importance of the task ahead of them and of the need for them to approach these tasks in a spirit of openness, camaraderie and good humour. Dr. Rosehart, President of Lakehead University, welcomed participants and confirmed Lakehead University's commitment to supporting the needs of native �I I I I I I I 3 learners in Northern Ontario. George Hickes, a Manitoba native MLA, spoke about the benefits of the University of Manitoba programs to that province's Northern development. Doug Stone, a practising engineer with many years of diversified experience, gave a comprehensive overview of the types of work engineers do and the nature of their professional training. Derek Hill, a professional native engineer from the Muskegowuk Tribal area and one of the few native engineering graduates from Lakehead University, spoke about his own background and educational experience and the need for more native engineers. Gary Locker, Director of the School of Engineering at Lakehead University, related the difficulties that the School has had in responding in to native students and the commitment of the School to change that situation. He also gave an overview of Lakehead University engineering programs and a description of the variety of students which these programs now serve. The remainder of the first day was spent in small group working sessions dealing with issues relating to the supply and training of Native Engineers and the specific challenges of designing an access program in engineering at Lakehead University. Workshop recorders for all sessions were Rebecca Maki, George Boyd, George Hickes and Murray Cohen. The first series of workshops on the afternoon of the first day dealt with four related topics: Supply and demand of Native Engineers; Why more native students don't choose engineering; How the field of Engineering can be explained to the communities and potential students. Several related themes emerged within each of the workshops. • It was generally agreed that the further development of self government will create a great demand for trained native engineers who understand the native community and its needs. • At present, the lack of role models make it difficult to recruit and to explain engineering as a profession; this is especially true amongst young women. Since engineering is not as visible as some other professional occupations in the communities, there is little understanding about the role and value of engineering. I • There appears to be a lack of quality secondary education programs in some communities and a lack of awareness on the part of school counsellors both of the need for engineers and the importance of the mathematics and sciences to the students. They and the community need to be better informed about how engineers can improve life in their communities. • A series of actions are required to educate the communities and the youth about �I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~ I I I 4 the role and importance of engineering. Students must be made aware of the requirements and the hard work that choosing an engineering career brings with it. At the end of the first day all four of the groups shared their findings in a plenary session. As a result of that session a number of additional topics were identified for inclusion in the second day workshops. The day was brought to a close by traditional ceremonies and everyone retired to an evening banquet and good fellowship. Day Two of the Conference After morning opening and prayers, Elder Walter Linklater took some time to provide a traditional perspective on the educational and political history of First Nations in Canada and the role of elders. Workshops in day two dealt with a broad range of detailed topics and developed a number of specific recommendations concerning elements of the access program itself, including recruitment, selection, orientation, counselling, contact with communities, support systems and academic support. These are too numerous to summarize and are presented below in point form: Recruitment Methods 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Advertisements in newspapers, television, radio, video tapes. Use Native organization networks. Develop posters for placement in stores, post offices and band offices. Inform school counsellors and get their support. Use every opportunity to couple career counselling with academic counselling. Attend career days and high schools with professionals and other role models. Develop brochures. Selection 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Review the selection processes in place for similar programs. Evaluate educational background. Obtain recommendations from the communities. Evaluate the personal commitment and interest in the program. Use orientation period to help in selection. Financing and Resources for Students 1. 2. 3. Assistance available through DIA Post Secondary Assistance Program. Single and mature students should be given equal eligibility for financial assistance. Financial assistance should be flexible based on need. Traditional ways of funding students has resulted in wasted dollars. The link to First Nation Communities is very important to ensure on-going sponsorship of engineering students and to ensure no undue hardships are �I I I I I I I 5 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. created, i.e. late cheques, rent payments, etc. Financial assistance requires that students be in place by April at the latest to ensure availability of funding for September. OSAP funding is available to students who do not qualify for funding through DIA. Current scholarships available through the Post Secondary Program be maintained and ensure that engineering students have access to this scholarship fund. Explore other scholarships that are available to Native students, locally, provincially and nationally. Approach First Nation Communities and political organizations for scholarship bursaries. Special scholarship fund be created for status and non-status engineering students. Approach various corporations or industries, Hydro, mining companies, etc. Assist students in finding summer employment. A break in studies is very important. Students should return to communities to work in the summer months. Length of sponsorship should be flexible keeping in mind the students' commitment and the demands of the engineering program. Create an engineering education fund to ensure financial stability of the program. Obtain funds from the private sector, political organizations, universities, colleges, DIA, foundations, First Nations/Tribal councils. Look at supporting Engineering students as an investment for the future rather than spending dollars on consultants. To ensure on-going financial support for the program, First Nation Communities must have on-going involvement in the program. Continuous feedback and linkage is crucial if this program is to be successful. Support Systems and Communications 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. . 7. 8. 9. Full-time program coordinator and staff should be hired to work for the program. Entry and post-graduate scholarships should be available through the communities/Native organizations and Lakehead University. Role models should be available to encourage students. Develop linkages with communities and Elders. Provide assistance to find both summer employment and permanent employment upon graduation. Involve students in extra-curricular university life through a peer support program . Provide assistance in finding suitable housing, day-care, schools for children, if necessary. Have an on-going evaluation of program: internal and external. Establish a comprehensive list of tutors. At lunchtime, workshop findings were presented in a plenary session. At this point the workshop facilitators explained that they now felt that the group had had enough information and had spent considerable time and hard work investigating the idea of an Native Engineering access program and it was time to make a decision to proceed �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 6 or to drop the idea. Each person was asked to write their personal decision on a piece of paper and that the results would be announced after lunch. After lunch a number of the anonymous written responses were read and the final tally announced; a unanimous decision to proceed with the program development. Since, included in many of the responses were suggestions for how to proceed and offers of help, it was decided to remain in the larger group and begin discussions of the tasks that needed to follow this meeting. Four points were emphasized by the group: 1. A program development committee should be struck, with strong representation from members of this group and others to take the recommendations presented here and begin the detailed development of the program. 2. A finance committee should also be struck to begin identifying the necessary funding for the students it will serve. 3. It will be necessary to keep this group and others informed of continuing developments as they occur and to call upon members of this group and others to assist in the work of the committees and the further development of some of the strategies recommended as time goes by. 4. It will be necessary to move very quickly in order to target the beginning of the program for July 1992. Elders concluded the sessions with traditional ceremonies, congratulating the participants and wishing them safe travels. �------------------AGENDA SeQtember 24 -_Scandia 1 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 1o:oo a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Dr. R. Lyons and W. Linklater Welcome Dr. R. G. Rosehart, P.Eng. and Chief B. Cheechoo Conference Agenda and Tasks Conference Facilitators: Dennis Macknak and Don Robertson Value of Career Oriented Training to Natives and their Communities George Hickes, MLA, Point Douglas 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Break - Scandia 2 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Identification of Workshop Topics For Day Two Participants are to identify topics such as student needs/problems for Day Two workshops 5:00 p.m. Closure - W. Linklater 6:00 p.m. Complimentary Dinner - Ballroom 3 Opening - September 25 - Viking Room 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m. Break - Scandia 2 11 :00 a.m. - 11 :20 a.m. Engineering and its Role in Society -Doug Stone, P.Eng. My View as a Native Engineer Derek Hill, P.Eng. 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 am. 11 :30 a.m. - 11 :50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:oo p.m. G_omplimentary Lunch - Scandia 2 1 :00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. LU's Engineering Program: What We have to Offer -- Dr. J.G. Locker, P.Eng. What is an Access Program? Murray Cohen Work Shops and Reports-Scandia 1 & 3 Engineering in the Native Community: Discussions on such topics as 1) The supply and demand for engineers 2) Why more native students don't choose engineering? 3) How can the field of engineering be explained to the communities and potential students? 1 :30 p.m. - 1 :50 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Opening - W. Linklater Workshops - Viking & Icelandic Rooms Recruiting/Admission Criteria Workshop and Reporting Discussions on topics such as 1) Mature students; new high school graduates 2) Geographic distribution 3) How to identify highly motivated students 4) The Who, When, Where of recruiting 10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Break 11 :00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Workshop II and Reports 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch - Ballroom 3 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop Ill and Reports 3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Break 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summary Discussion 4:30 p.m. Closure - W. Linklater � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Collection Description An account of the resource Photographs from Lakehead University's history: people, events, and campus. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University School of Engineering Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1992-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/79e980ea26362e4c6d8706a268100726.pdf 4506290aaacee56f187111f8efee49c2 PDF Text Text Native Education Strategy A SUBMISSION TO THE MINISTRY OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES N oveIDber 1992 ..... .... ······················· .. .. ..·· •• ..•• •• •• • ♦ • •• • • .. .... •• •• •• •• •• • • •• •• • •• •• •• •• • • ••• •• •• •• • • •• ••• • I •• ■ ■ ■ I • • •• •• • ■ a__.t---- •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ....... ♦ ••• ••• •• ....... ...... ·············· ······ 300 km. 0 • Other Ontario Universities x Lakehead University's - - - Off-Campus Centres Scale LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY IN AND FOR THE NORTH �TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Executive Summary ................................................ . I 2. Generic Criteria .· .................................................. . 9 3. Special Projects Fund - Program Development ......................... . 23 Native Studies Program ....................................... . Native Access Program ....................................... . 24 36 4. Support Services Core Fund ......................................... . 46 5. Support Services Enhancement Component a) b) Elders/Tutors ............................................... . Tutoring Program - Native Access .............................. . Healing Circles .............................................. . 55 63 Supplemental Core Fund ............................................ . 73 Native Teacher Education .................................... . Native Nurses Entry Program ................................. . Na ti ve Access Program ....................................... . 74 a) b) c) 6. a) b) c) 68 79 85 �EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION In the process of adapting to its environment, Lakehead University's character has made it distinctive in the Ontario University system. Lakehead is a university with a dual role. It has the responsibility for bringing knowledge and an understanding of a broad range of the basic disciplines to Northwestern Ontario. As such, it strives to be a good general university for the purpose of regional accessibility. It is, in short, a university in the North. Lakehead also has the responsibility of gathering knowledge about the region for use in social and economic development and for transmittal to the rest of the province, nation and world. It has to be, therefore, a university for the North. In addition, through extensive offerings by Continuing Education, the classroom is taken to the more remote areas of the region. The result is that Lakehead is now truly a university "in and for the North". Lakehead University has a history of participating in Native education. For example, the Native Teacher Education Program, the Native Language Instructors' Program, the Native Nurses Entry Program, and the Native Student Support Services Program are testaments to this institution's commitment to enhance the success of Native students in achieving their academic goals. In response to the 1987 Academic Plan, Lakehead University established the Native Studies Study Group and, in response to its recommendations, created the Office of Native Programming which eventually led to the establishment of a Department of Native Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science. In addition to academic programming, the Department is responsible for devising mechanisms for effective consultation with Native people and for the development of long range planning proposals. The University also began on a limited basis, a Native Students Access Program to further the ability of Native students to enter University programs and to succeed in their work. At this time, in response to Native principles of self-determination, the University has plans to create a separate School of Native Studies to be organized and developed in consultation with Native people. The concept was first proposed in the 1987 Academic Plan and reinforced by the Native Studies Study Group. Initially, it was suggested that such a structure would coordinate and promote the instructional and research activities of Lakehead faculty and educational services for Native students. Today, the concept of a School of Native Studies has been extended to mean a centre for Native activities, both academic and support. The School of Native Studies will be comprised of two departments: the academic Department within the Faculty of Arts and Science to house academic and research programs, and a Support Services Department where a full range of services such as social, personal and career counselling, orientation, and Native student advocacy will be provided. With such a structure, at some time in the future, the School would be poised to become an affiliated college or a separate institution, if circumstances so dictated. Considering the number of Native students at Lakehead University, it would seem a reasonable objective. According to sta ti sties provided by DIA ND, in 1990 /91 41 % of the students it supported at Ontario universities attend Lakehead University. Lakehead University has a policy to hire Native people in its Native programs and will continue this commitment for any new positions that are created as part of its Native Education Strategy. �3 2 B. 1. SUPPORT SERVICE PROPOSALS PROPOSALS FOR CONSIDERATION Native Support Services Core Fund (Resubmission) Programs that were approved last year are resubmitted here for continued funding. These are: Native Studies Program Native Support Services Core Support Services Enhancement (Elders/Tutors) Native Nurses Entry Supplementary In addition six new programs are submitted: Native Studies - continued development Native Access Supplementary - Native Teacher Education Supplementary - Native Access Program Support Services Enhancement - Native Access Tutors Healing Circles A. ACADEMIC PROPOSALS Native Studies Programs The programs in Native Studies, housed in the newly created Department of Native Studies, will be developed to offer students fundamental knowledge of First Nations' history, cultural and traditional values, political, constitutional, and sociological issues, and economic relationships with the mainstream society. The programs include a double major, a minor and a certificate in Native Studies. Currently, the program in Native Studies combines courses in the existing curriculum of various departments with core courses in Native Studies. However, the Aboriginal Management Council urges that a more comprehensive development take place and that additional courses in Native Studies be developed. The planning for this direction is underway and could be realized with the added support of the Strategy. Native Access Program The Native Access Program is a bridging year designed for students who do not meet the normal admission requirements. The program, offered on a limited basis, encourages Native students to enrol in any Lakehead University program. Moreover, it increases the participation rate of Native students and provides a framework for successful integration and completion of programs as well as academic support and a supportive social and cultural environment. The program includes core courses in English, Study Skills/Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics. Additional courses are chosen to meet the career objectives of the student. The two parallel streams available are Health Sciences Access and Arts, Science and Professional Studies Access. Native Support Services assists Native students by offering support, advice, counselling, information on programs and facilities and whatever else is necessary to promote their academic and personal success. These services are flexible and accommodate the needs of each individual student as the school year progresses. Services include student orientation, academic counselling, financial counselling, study counselling, personal counselling, tutorial services, social support system, student advocacy, cross-cultural awareness, native community liaison, career and employment counselling, the Student Centre and the Native Students Association. In 1991-92, Native Support Services moved to the new Student Centre giving it high visibility and access for Native students. In addition to the capital investment, the Centre was equipped with supplies and such equipment as a television and videocassette recorder and two computers. These recent developments recognize the needs of Native students and are an indication of the University's commitment to providing services to Native people attending the University. Lakehead University is requesting funding to continue to improve Native Support Services. Previously, the Counselling Foundation funded the Centre in annually decreasing increments. To provide services at the previous level, additional funds must be found to supplement the University's commitment. Native Support Services Enhancement (resubmission) In its declaration of jurisdiction over education, the Assembly of First Nations asserts that formal education must include a continuation of the cultural and linguistic instruction provided by the family and the community. Elders are the holders of knowledge, the teachers of culture, songs, heritage and survival, and are held in highest esteem and respect by Native and non-Native people at Lakehead University. The presence of Native Elders on campus enhances every aspect of Native student life and provides the environment for a successful academic experience. Aankokinomahget is an Ojibway word that means "a person helpful in teaching and a chain to what's going on already". This project enhances tutoring in course content, teach learning skills, train peer tutors, assist students with individual essays, and conduct workshops on writing, formatting and documenting essays/major papers. Native students currently have access to the Learning Assistance Centre which employs three full-time tutors, one of whom tutors Native students in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. To enable Native students to receive the comprehensive tutoring that is required, particularly at upper-year levels, Aankokinomahget provides a number of Native tutors who will spend their time exclusively with Native students. It is proposed to add to components to Native Support Services this year. A proposal to provide tutors to an enhanced Native Access program has been added as well as a proposal to establish a Healing Circle. �5 4 Special Tutoring Proiect for Students in the Native Access program Native Nurses Entry Program The Native Nurses Entry Program provides students with the necessary skills and academic preparation for successful completion of the four-year nursing degree. The program utilizes specialized recruitment and admission procedures, program orientation and personal counselling, a curriculum that addresses deficiencies in preparation, a tutoring program for academic courses, and specialized assistance for social and cultural support. Students are admitted, through the University's mature or extraordinary admission regulations, to the BA(General) program. This project to tutor students in the Native Access program is designed to provide the academic support so of ten necessary for successful post-secondary studies. The project will provide initial orientation to university life and in particular to the lecture mode, the teaching method most employed by universities. Further assistance will be provided in the content of individual courses and in gaining skills for successful learning. Thus, help will be provided at the beginning of the students' academic program, and on-going assistance will aid students in succeeding in their academic plans. Native Access Program Healing Circles This project will assist Native Support Services to host regular gatherings for the Native students at Lakehead University. These groups processes will provide a safe, confidential atmosphere students can share their experiences and seek healing and the support of their peers. The Women's Circle will be organized and conducted on a biweekly basis by the Counsellor of Native Support Services with the guidance of a female Elder. The Coordinator will assist a male Elder conduct a Men's Circle, also on a bi-weekly basis. The Native Access Program provides academic skills and special preparation for Native student to make a successful transition to University life. Special academic programming is offered along with tutoring, academic counselling and a related support network to provide the student with an atmosphere conducive to successful program completion. 2. PROPOSAL BUDGETS AND PROPOSAL PRIORITY The Budget is presented in Table I. Proposals have been prioritized in the following order by the Aboriginal Management Committee: A critical component of this project is the Children's Circle to be conducted simultaneously at Native Support Services. The initiation of a children's program will encourage students with childcare responsibilities to participate in the Healing Circles. The Children's Circle will make use of craftspeople, artists, and Elders to offer demonstrations of Native crafts, painting, Legends and storytelling. A variety of games and activities will complete the program. This part of the project will be organized and implemented by a group of Native University students to provide a meaningful work experience during the academic year and to provide a secure and responsible level of care for the children. Program previously submitted and funded: I. 2. 3. 4. Native Studies Program Native Support Services Core Support Services Enhancement - Elders/Tutors Supplementary - Native Nurses Entry Program New program submission: C. SUPPLEMENTARY GRANT PROPOSALS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Native Teacher Education Program The Native Teacher Education Program is a concurrent Bachelor of Arts (General Program)/Bachelor of Education (Native Education) degree program. In order to be admitted to the Program, students must be of Native ancestry and be recommended by a Native organization. The purpose of the Program is to increase the number of qualified Native teachers through an alternative (but equal) program that prepares them to meet the special social and cultural needs of Native communities. The Program prepares teachers to provide educational programs that will assist Native people to sustain their culture and language while, at the same time, teach students the skills necessary to pursue their education. In addition to educational methodology and theory, the Program includes courses in Native culture, traditions and language. Students are required to do student teaching in Native schools. 3. Native Studies - continued development Native Access Supplementary - Native Teacher Education Supplementary - Native Access Program Support Services Enhancement - Native Access Tutors Healing Circles NATIVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Lakehead University has an institutional Aboriginal Management Council whose role it is to provide input and to approve submission for projects, activities and programs related to Native people. A member of the Council has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the University. Lakehead University has been working with local and regional Native organizations and individuals to create and administer the Native Studies Program, the Native Teacher Education Program, the Native Language Instructors' Program, the Native Nurses Entry Program, the �7 I I .·- rl'J .::t ·a= =·;... ~ ~ Ill Cl.I .,,Ei- = ,.;i < rl'J 0 =,.. 0 ~ =,.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 r- r--- 0 0 M f"i' c--i' 0 0 0 0 0 V"l - 0 0 °'.. "' ~ \0 0r- ll") ll") I °' "'00 "' 0 V"l 00 N ("t'\ .,.; ll") V"l '° 0 0 0 0 0 0 "'0N 0 0 °'- - .,, 0 0 0 ll') f'f .,, ""~ 00 0 0 0 N \ti c--i' r--:- 0 0 "l:t' - M - - ~r--:NN 000 \00 "1:t'O 0 0 r- - - V"l N "'0 M - - .,.; 0 O'I V"l 0\0 0 0 0 \0 0 "l:t' M~ V"l ("t'\ 0 N 0 0 00 ll") Ct\ - M "l:t' 0 00 \00 \00 ("')0 r- N - - 0 N 0 0 "l:t' °' ~ 0 "l:t' 0 O'I NM 0 N -c--1 \Cl ll') r--- "'r ll') ll') Native Access Program, and the Native Student Support Services Program. The University's commitment to the Native educational agenda on campus includes the Native Studies Study Group, a forum for the discussion of Native curriculum development. In 1989, on the advice of the Study Group, the Office of Native Programming was created. The Group was able to secure interim funding for a Coordinator of Native Programming. I The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Committee was created to enhance the direct access of the Native community served by the University in the discussion of programming initiatives in Native Studies and services in the area of Native support. The Aboriginal Management Council is an excellent source of information to facilitate community and University consultations. In developing a Native Studies Department and an Access Program, consultation with the Native community, University, business and service industry is essential. The Council provides an excellent forum for such consultation. It also provides numerous community contacts of "front line" advocates and staff providing services to First Nations, Metis communities, and tribal councils. """" "" 0 ~ \Cl The University has committed itself to an on-going relationship with the Native community which it serves. To this end, the Council meets on a regular basis to discuss issues of concern to its membership. In this way, Lakehead University has created a communication bridge that enhances Native programming to the Native communities of Northwestern Ontario. QO N N °' At a meenng of the Aboriginal Management Council held on November 12, 1992, it was agreed by consensus to reafftnn support for proposals submitted for the first AETS 1992 program . 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NATIVE ACCESS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Since its inception, Lakehead University has been actively working with local and regional Native organizations and individuals in order to respond effectively to the academic needs of a variety of Native learners. The growth of Native participation in University affairs, along with the commitment of the University Senate and Board of Governors to expand the Native educational agenda on campus, led to the creation of the Native Studies Study Group (a Senate Academic Committee sub committee) in 1987. In the past five years, the Study Group has been operating as a forum for the discussion of Native curriculum development and Native access to the wide variety of degree programs offered at Lake head. In 1990, Lakehead University established the Native Advisory Committee , in order to enhance the direct access of the Native community served by the University to the discussion of programming initiatives for Native people. The Committee is now known as the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council. In order to directly access the Board of Governors, a member of the Council has been appointed to the Board of Governors. This is in addition to another Native appointment on the Board who sits as a community representative. The results of these relationships have been realized in the creation of the Native Teacher Education Program, the Native Language Instructors' Program, the Native Nurses Entry Program, the Native Engineering Access Program, the Native Access Program, and the Native Student Support Services Program. In I 992, with the assistance of the Strategy, a Department of Native Studies was initiated. 2. RELATIONSHIP OF THE ABORIGINAL COMMITTEE TO DECISION-MAKING BODIES The President is a member of the Aboriginal Management Council; the secretary is the Vice-President (Academic). Through this structure, direct access to the executive head of the University and to the senior academic administrator is realized. In 1992, in order to give Native organizations direct access to the main decision-making body of the University, a member of the Native Advisory Committee was appointed to the Board of Governors. Additionally, through the creation of the Department of Native Studies, a Native presence is established in the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Chair of the department holds a seat on the Senate of the University, the internal body in the University on which all chairs of academic departments sit and which deals with academic policy. 3. MANDATE OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Lakehead University Native Advisory Committee was established prior to the implementation of the Government's Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy (AETS). The structure devised in consultation with the Native community at that time is still in place. �11 10 However, the Committee has changed its name to the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council and is reviewing its composition and terms of reference. When this task is complete. the Council will report to the President with advice on the appropriate changes to the Council's composition and Terms of Reference. The current Council gives advice to the President of Lakehead University on programming in Native Studies, on University relationships with Native communities and students, and on other matters of concern to Native people and the Un1versity and is consistent in its approach with the spirit of the AETS. 4. THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5El Ms. Linda Henry President Nishnawbek Students' Association Lakehead University · THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5El Tele: Fax: (807) 343-8065 (807) 343-8023 Madeline Moonias, Representative Ontario Native Women's Association c/o 530 N. McKellar Street THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7C 4A2 Tele: Fax: (807) 625-5548 (H) (807) 623-3442 (W) (807) 623-1104 Dr. Raoul McKay Chair Department of Native Studies Lakehead University THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5El Tele: Fax: (807) 343-8902 (807) 343-8023 Ms. Joanne Fisher-Wade, Representative Union of Ontario Indians c/o 536 Edison Road THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5S3 Tele: (807) 344-7994 (H) (807) 623-4227 (W) Ms. Verna McDonald, Representative Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association c/o Wesawkwete Inc. Zone One Longbow Lake P.O. LONGBOW LAKE, Ontario POX lH0 Tele: Fax: (807) 548-1490 (807) 548-1492 Tele: Fax: (807) 622-6437 (807) 548-5041 Mr. Richard Morris, Representative Nishnawbe Aski Nation c/o Kitche-Nichmay-Koosib Education Authority General Delivery BIG TROUT LAKE POV IGO Tele: Fax: (807) (807) (807) (807) Ms. Anne Cox Executive Director Tele: Fax: (807) 345-5840 (807) MEMBERSHIP OF THE ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Lake head University Aboriginal Management Council consists of fifteen persons: I) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) The The The The The The The The Grand Council Chief of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Grand Council Chief of Grand Council Treaty #3 Grand Chief of the Union of Ontario Indians Grand Chief of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians President of the Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association President of the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres President of the Ontario Native Women's Association President of the Lakehead University Native Students' Association The elected leaders named above may be represented by such other qualified and formally designated representatives as s/he appoints. 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) Two Native persons from Northwestern Ontario nominated and appointed by the Committee, one of whom must be an Elder The Chairperson of the Native Studies Study Group Two persons appointed by and from the Native Studies Study Group The Coordinator of Native Programming The Vice-President (Academic), who is Secretary of the Committee. The Chairperson of the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Committee is a Native person, nominated by and selected from the Committee membership. The Committee also recognizes the need for local community representation. To this end, two Native persons from the region sit on the Committee, one of whom is an Elder. Members of the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council 1992/93 Dr. R.G. Rosehart President Lakehead University THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5El Tele: Fax: (807) 343-8200 (807) 343-8075 Dr. John Whitfield (Secretary) Vice-President (Academic) Lakehead University Tele: Fax: (807) 343-820 I (807) 343-8075 Ms. Lu Ann Bruyere, Representative, Treaty #3 #2 - 1035 McIntosh Street (P.O. Box 1720, Kenora) THUNDER BAY. Ontario P9N 3X7 P7C 3B2 537-2553(W) 537-2316 537-2264(School) 537-1040(H) �13 12 In 1987, the Academic Plan approved by the Lakehead University Senate recommended the immediate creation of the Native Studies Study Group. The Study Group, chaired by a Native faculty member, had the responsibility of finding new ways to meet the needs of the Native population served by the University in Northwestern Ontario. In 1989, the Study Group recommended the creation of the Office of Native Programming and was able to secure interim funding for a Coordinator of Native Programming. The first Coordinator was a respected Native Elder who travelled throughout Northwestern Ontario gathering valuable information on the academic needs and desires of Native organizations and individuals. This extensive survey revealed the need for a Native Access Program and for a permanent Native Advisory Committee, both created in 1990. Lakehead University has committed itself to an ongoing relationship with the Native community which it serves. To this end, the Aboriginal Management Council meets on a regular basis to discuss issues of concern to its membership. In this way, Lakehead University has created a communication bridge to the Native communities of Northwestern Ontario. Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre 401 N. Cumberland Street THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7A 4P7 Dr. A.E. Epp, Representative Native Studies Study Group c/o Department of History Lakehead University THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5El Tele: Fax: (807) 343-8341 (807) 343-8023 Ms. Evonne Sabourin, Representative Native Studies Study Group c/o Contact North Lakehead University THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5El Tele: Fax: (807) 343-8020 (807) 344-6807 Dr. Doug West, Chair Native Studies Study Group c/o Department of Political Studies Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7B 5El Lakehead University has contacted the provincial organizations in all cases. All seven Aboriginal organizations have made appointments to the Council with the exception of AIAI which is changing its appointee and has so advised us. Fax: Tele: (807) 343-8304 (807) 343-8023 6. TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council is an institutional committee and gives advice to the President of Lakehead University on programming in Native Studies, on University relationships with Native communities and students, and on other matters of concern to Native people and the University. TBA Representative Association of Iroquois & Allied Indians 466 Hamil ton Road LONDON, Ontario N5Z 1R9 (formerly D. Skye) Tele: Fax: Mrs. Carol Martin Member-at-Large c/o 128 Duke Street THUNDER BAY, Ontario P7A 5Tl Tele: (519) 652-3251 (519) 679-1653 (807) 344-497 4 The Aboriginal Management Council also functions as the Program Management Committee for Native Studies and Native Access. The representatives of the Native community served by Lakehead University, with their special knowledge and trust within their community, represent the interests of their people in the deliberations of the Advisory Committee. They are in a position to know the concerns and needs of their people, to bring these to the attention of the Council and the Vice-President (Academic), and to influence the actions of the University. The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council: 1) 2) Ms. Agnes Adams Member-at-Large (Elder) (Address to be provided) 3) 5. 4) PROCESS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LAKEHEAD ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council has been established and operational since 1990. All seven aboriginal groups have been contacted and have made appointments to the Committee. The process was as follows: 5) provides ongoing support and advice to Lakehead University through the Offices of the President and the Vice-President (Academic); reviews data and statistics on the recruitment and retention of Native students, the courses of study in which they are enroled, and their success in and after their University studies; reviews and advises on general policy additions and changes to University programs, as these relate to the Native communities and students, through such procedures as periodic program reviews and evaluations; advises on the promotion of University programs and services, program budgets, recruitment of Native staff, faculty and students, application procedures, admissions procedures and criteria, the support of Native students and proposals for Native specific initiatives; advises and educates the University and the general public on Native issues; �15 14 6) 7) 8) 7. programming in Native Studies was submitted by the Native Studies Study Group to the Lakehead University Social Science and Humanities Sub-Committees on Academic Programming and approved in October 1991. Following Lakehead University protocol, it was then sent to the Faculty of Arts and Science Council and the University Senate, where it was approved in December 1991. The completed Action Plan was approved by the Native Advisory Committee and the Senate in January 1992 and implementation continues at this time. assesses ways in which courses of study may be offered in Native communities in northern Ontario; and advises on the establishment of a Centre or Department of Native Studies, and, submits specific recommendations with regard to the above named matters. ACTION PLAN The Lakehead University Native Action Plan has been subject to incremental development over the last five years and is contained in several documents. It began with the recommendations of the J 987 Lakehead University Academic Plan to enhance the accessibility and retention rates of Native students at Lakehead University. The initial stages of the Plan saw the creation of the Native Studies Study Group, whose mandate was to develop the recommendations of the Academic Plan vis-a-vis Native initiatives. The work of the Study Group led to the establishment a Native Advisory Committee, the Office of Native Programming, and led to the work of a Sub-Committee on Academic Programming in Native Studies. The Office of Native Programming became responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Native Access Program, begun in a limited way in 1990 as a bridging program offered to Native people who do not meet regular admission criteria and have special academic needs. At the same time, the Sub-Committee on Academic Programming in Native Studies, made up of representatives from both the Arts and Science and Professional Studies Faculties as well as Native students, began working on a new stage of the Action Plan, the creation of a School of Native Studies and a Department of Native Studies. Both of these initiatives are designed to promote Native access to academic programs and to encourage the retention of Native students at Lakehead University. The Department of Native Studies at Lakehead University was established in 1992. Moreover, the continuous evaluation of Native Studies programs by the Aboriginal Management Council will ensure that the needs and desires of the Native community of Northwestern Ontario (and beyond) are served. The Lakehead University Native Action Plan will continue to develop as the priority of Native Studies continues to be realized. Through the creation of the Aboriginal Management Council, the University has ensured the on-going participation of the local and regional Native community. Moreover, Lakehead University is committed to the enhancement of the Native Teacher Education Program, the Native Nurses Entry Program, the Native Access Program, the Native Language Instructors' Program, the Native Language Minor Program, and the Native Engineers Access Program. 9. APPROVAL OF THE ACTION PLAN As stated above, the Action Plan was approved by Senate in January 1992 and implementation continues at this time. 10. EXCEPTION N/A 11. SUMMARY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS, COURSES AND SERVICES A. MANAGEMENT COUNCILS Institutional Aboriginal Management Council The Native Advisory Committee, subsequently the Aboriginal Management Council, was established on the recommendation of the Native Studies Study Group and met for the first time in May 1990 . The establishment of the Native Advisory Committee recognized the University's commitment to involving and consulting the Native community on matters of importance to them. The current Council is comprised of fifteen members from Native organizations and the University who work in partnership to enhance the value of the University to the Native community. The Council acts as the Program Management Committee for the Native Studies Department and the Native Access Program. The Aboriginal Management Council also functions as the Program Management Committee for Native Studies and Native Access. Native Nurses Entry AdYisory Committee 9. PROCESS TO DEVELOP THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY NATIVE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN In the past five years, the process of approval for the Lakehead University Native Community Action Plan has involved the Aboriginal Management Council, the Native Studies Study Group, every level of the University administration as well as organizational and individual members of the local and regional Native community. The development of the Action Plan has led to the proposal for a School of Native Studies, approved in principle by the Council in July 1991, which would include a Department of Native Studies and a Department of Native Support Services. The proposal for the establishment of a Department of Native Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science and for The Native Nurses Advisory Committee was established at the inception of the program in 1986/87 to review and advise on curriculum, recruitment, candidate selection, application procedures, program promotion, and program evaluation. Native Support Senices AdYisory Committee The Native Support Services Advisory Committee was established in response to a request, particularly from Native students, that Elders representing the regional Native treaty organizations provide input and advice to the University concerning support services and counselling for Native students. The Committee is chaired by a �17 16 Native Elder and advises on the role and structure of Native Support Services, staffing, and other matters that enhance the quality of support for Native students. Native Engineering Access Committee A Native Engineering Access Program began in 1992 following extensive consultation with the Native community and with the support of the Aboriginal Management Committee. A member of the AMC site as a regular member on the Engineering Management Committee. Native Teacher Education Management Committee The School of Education has reestablished its Aboriginal Management Committee and a member of the AMC sits as a regular member on the Committee. B. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Native Studies Programs The programs in Native Studies, housed in the newly created Department of Native Studies, offer students fundamental knowledge of First Nations' history, cultural and traditional values, political, constitutional, and sociological issues, and economic relationships with the mainstream society. The programs include a double major, a minor a certificate in Native Studies. The program in Native Studies combines courses in the existing curriculum of various departments with core courses in Native Studies. The double major in Native Studies consists of five courses in Native Studies and must be taken in combination with another Major whose requirements must be met. A minor concentration in Native Studies consists of at least three full-course-equivalents in Native Studies including Native Studies 1100 and any two other Native Studies elective courses at the Second Year level or above. The certificate program consists of four full-course-equivalents in Native Studies. Native Teacher Education Program (Bachelor of Arts (General Program) - Bachelor of Education (Native Education)) Lakehead University's first experience in programming specifically addressed to Native students began in the early l 970's when it became increasingly apparent that the Ontario education system was not meeting the needs of Native students. In 1974, the Native Teacher Education Program was introduced and graduated Native students with a diploma and certificate for primary/ junior teaching in Ontario elementary schools. The program was revised in 1987 to become a four year BA/Bed program. The purpose of the Native Teacher Education Program is to increase the number of qualified Native teachers through an alternative program which will prepare them to meet the special social and cultural needs of Native communities, taking into account such factors as heritage and language. Native teachers who have an intimate understanding of Native traditions, psychology, way of life, and language are best able to create a learning environment suited to the habits and interests of the Native child. The Native Teacher Education Program prepares teachers to provide educational programs that assist Native people in sustaining their culture and language while at the same time teach school pupils the skills necessary to pursue further education. In addition to educational methodology and theory, it includes courses in Native culture trad_itions and language. Students are also required to do some student teaching i~ Native schools. St~dents who successfully complete the program are eligible for an Ontario Teacher's Certificate. Native Nurses Entry Program The Native Nurses Entry Program began in 1987 in response to the need for improved health care delivery in Native communities. It is a one-year program designed to provide the skills and academic preparation required for successful completion of the four year Nursing Degree Program. The program is organized as two semesters of twelve weeks each, in addition to a two week field experience. The student may choose field experience in their own community or another Native health setting. Upon successful completion of their preparation, the student enters the First Year of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Lakehead University. A recent evaluation of the program noted that the majority of students entering the program complete it successfully. Native Access Program The Native Access Program introduced in 1990 on a restricted basis pending funding for development of a complete program. The program will be developed in such as way as to: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) encourage Native students to enrol in any Lakehead University program, incr~ase the participation rate of Native students of Lakehead University, provide a framework for successful integration and completion of programs, provide academic support while in the programs, and provide a supportive social and cultural environment important for success. Core courses in English, Study Skills/Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics will be developed using a culturally sensitive pedagogy. Additional courses in the program would depend on the proposed career objectives of the student. Two parallel streams are possible in Health Sciences Access, or Arts, Science and Professional Studies Access. Native Language Instructors' Program The purpose of the Native Language Instructors' Program is to increase the number of Native Language teachers through summer programs which will prepare them to instruct in "Native As a First Language" or "Native As a Second Language" courses. Native Language teachers who have an understanding of the structure of the Native Languages, pedagogical principles and the basic methods and techniques for teaching Native Languages will promote and maintain the teaching of these Native Languages. Course requirements are met through a combination of course work and student teaching. The Native Language Instructors' Program has three components: �19 18 Native As a First Language (NAFL) Diploma Native Studies 2433 -- (Anthro.3433) Native People and the Government -a four-summer program; training in Native language enrichment and literacy skills; preparation of teachers who will be teaching Cree, Ojibway or another Algonquian language. Native Studies 3435 -- (Anthro.3435) Native People and the Land Native Studies 3437 -- (Anthro.3437) Native People and the Issues Native As a Second Language (NASL) Diploma Ojibwe 1010 -- Introduction to Ojibwe I -a four-summer program; training in teaching Native as a second language; preparation of teachers to teach students whose first language is English. Cree 1010 -- Introduction to Cree I Ojibwe 1012 -- Introduction to Ojibwe II Native Language Teacher's Certificate (NLTCJ Cree 1012 -- Introduction to Cree II -a three-summer program; training in teaching Native as a second language to students whose first language is English. A Permanent Letter of Standing in NL TC is issued by the Ontario Ministry of Education upon successful completion of this program. Native Language Minor Program The Native Languages of Cree and Ojibway are offered as a minor program that can be taken in conjunction with other programs. For example, both Native and nonNative students, enroled in programs such as Social Work, Nursing, and Education, or other Arts and Science or Professional Studies programs may enrol in the Native language minor. Native Engineers Access Program The University has determined in consultation with Native communities and organizations the need for a Native Access Engineering Program and obtained advice on the nature and development of such a program. The program began in July 1992. Native Teacher Education On-Site Delivery The University is delivering on-site in Sandy Lake, Ontario the Native Teacher Education Program. With on-site delivery, courses are offered in Sandy Lake by faculty members of the School of Education. This program is offered in conjunction with the Continuing Education B.A. program which has been under way for three years and will allow Native students to complete the BA/Bed degree and to become fully qualified teachers. Algonquian 1210 -- Written Algonquian Structure Part I Algonquian 1212 -- Oral Algonquian Structure Part I Algonquian 1230 -- Written Algonquian Structure Part II Algonquian 1232 -- Algonquian 1232 -- Oral Algonquian Structure Part II Ojibwe 2001 -- Intermediate Ojibwe Cree 2001 -- Intermediate Cree Ojibwe 2011--Field study Cree 2011 -- Field Study Algonquian 2231--Written Algonquian Structure Part III Algonquian 2213 -- Oral Algonquian Structure Part IV Algonquian 2231--Written Algonquian Structure Part IV Algonquian 2233 -- Oral Algonquian Structure part IV Native Language 2711 -- Introduction to Native American Linguistics Native Language 2713 -- Algonquian Linguistics C. NATIVE SPECIFIC COURSES Native Studies 2060 -- (Visual Arts 2060) -- Native Arts and Crafts The following courses are Native specific courses in the Faculty of Arts and Science. These courses are available to all students. Additional program specific courses, listed in the Native Studies 2103 -- (Anthropology 2103) -- The Archaeology of North America C_alendar in Native Teacher Education, Native Engineering Access, Native Nurses Entry and Native Access, are not listed here. Native Studies 2401 -- (Anthropology 2401) -- Introduction to Native Canadian Studies Native Studies 2702 -- (English 2702) -- Canadian Indian Literature Native Studies 1100 -- Introduction to Native Studies Ojibwe 3001 -- Advanced Ojibwe Native Studies 2431 -- (Anthro.3431) Native People and the Past �21 20 Cree 3001 -- Advanced Cree students, (3) promotion of Native interests on campus, and, (4) enhancement of research and programs in Native Studies. Ojibwe 3011 -- Ojibwe Immersion Cree 3011 -- Cree Immersion 0 ji bwe 3211 -- Translation Cree 3211 -- Translation Native Language 3251 -- Translation Native Studies 3304 -- (History 3304) -- The North American Fur Trade Native Studies 3351 -- (Political Studies 3351) -- Aboriginal Peoples and the Law Native Studies 3411 -- (Social Welfare 34ll) -- Social Policy and Indian People Native Language 3511 -- Literature: The Oral Tradition Native Language 3531 -- Composition Native Language 3553 -- Literature Native Language 3711 -- Native American Applied Linguistics Native Language 3751 -- Linguistics Native Language 3801 -- Special Subject Native Studies 4203 -- (Political Studies 4203) -- Politics in the Canadian North Philosophy 2805 -- Native Canadian World Views D. SUPPORT GROUPS Native Studies Study Group The Native Studies Study Group was formed in 1987 following a recommendation in the University's Academic Plan prepared by the Senate Academic Committee and approved by the University Senate in February 1987. The Academic Plan recognized the need to increase the University's activities in Native education and Native Studies and recommended the formation of a Native Studies Study Group to analyze and co-ordinate existing activities and to propose new ones. The Study Group includes faculty, staff and students both Native and non-Native as well as Native persons from the community who have helped to guide the group in its deliberations. The Study Group identified four specific areas it wished to pursue. These are: (1) interaction with Native people and organizations, (2) an access program for Native As a result of recommendations from this Study Group, the Native Advisory Committee was formed, the Native Programming Office was put in place, and the Native Access Program was implemented. As well, work continues on additional programs and support initiatives, many of which are presented in this submission. Native Programming Office/Native Studies and Access In response to recommendations from the Native Studies Study Group the Office of Native Programming was established and staffed on a half-time basis for the 1989/90 academic year to coordinate programs which enhance the value of the University to Native people. The office was responsible for devising mechanisms for effective consultation with Native people and developing long range plans. On l July 1990, the position of Coordinator of Native Programming was made a full-time appointment in order that the office could implement and co-ordinate the Native Access Program. The Native Access Program is a bridging program offered to Native People who do not meet regular admission criteria and who require additional academic preparation to become eligible for admission. The activities of the Native Programming Office have been subsumed by the Native Studies and Native Access Departments with the implementation of this department July 1992. Native Support Services Native Support Services assists Native students in every way possible by offering support, advice, counselling, information on programs and facilities and whatever else is necessary to promote the academic and personal success of Native Students. These services are flexible to accommodate the needs of each individual student as the school year progresses. Services include student orientation, academic counselling, financial counselling, study counselling, personal counselling, tutorial services, social support system, student advocacy, cross-cultural awareness, Native community liaison, career and employment counselling, the Student Centre and the Lakehead University Native Students' Association. Special programs such as the Elders Program and the Learning Assistance Tutorial Programs are also provided. Lakebead University Native Students' Association The Native Students Association (LUNSA) is an organization of students which provides academic, cultural and social support to the Native student body. This group organizes activities for social events, sponsors Native speakers and elders and provides special activities that enhance the Native students experiences at the University. It also sponsors activities that enable the University community to understand and appreciate Native culture. LUNSA supports its members in their quest to complete their academic programs successfully. It is actively involved in maintaining contact with Native organizations and the Native community generally and providing culturally sensitive encouragement to fellow students. �22 12. 23 CURRENT ENROLMENT According to statistics supplied by DIANO, in 1990/91, 432 Native students were supported at Lakehead University. This represents 10.2% of full-time enrolment at Lakehead University comprising almost double the percentage of Native students at any other Ontario university. When the non-status population is added it is estimated that as many as 600 to· 700 students attend Lakehead. Approximately 250 students are registered with Native Support Services. In addition, approximately 225 attend the Native Language Program each summer. 13. ABORIGINAL FACULTY Four Aboriginal faculty members are employed by Lakehead University. There are two positions in Education, one in Social Work and one in Native Studies. All positions are Establishment (tenure track) positions; one is filled by a tenured faculty member and three are term appointments. 14. SENSITIVITY AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS Sensitivity and awareness programs are offered by Native Support Services to the university community, senior administration, academic departments and to faculty and staff. Public lectures by noted Native people are offered to all members of the university community and are open to the public. Powwows and other cultural activities are advertised and the public is welcome to attend. SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 1. NATIVE STUDIES PROGRAMS 2. NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM �24 , -·, ·§& QQVER§HW Plea.so aubmit a scparat.o cover sheet for Aboriginal Bduc:ation and Tmlnlns Stnltegy. atJ1 proposal submitted under the MCI; Institution Lakehoa~ University Name of 1be Proposal Sp~oiel Project• - Progr,-m O.V•l~~ent (Mtt1Ye St11.Q~Hl - N,W - MctJ Pnuds Bequest«cd, XMt J Xc1L2 YearJ Support Services Core Fund s s s Special ProjedS Fund • Su.ppon Services s $ s - Progtma Devt. Component <NEW> $ 14(', 206 $ 1B1 1 170 $ 154,193 Suppl•montary Grant Fund $ s $ Enh~maocComponollt Please RANK this proposal In relation to the odler proposals for which tunds have been requestc:',1 \lnder the sttAtcgy, 10 • This prQpO...u Is llillkcd # 6 Qdt of propows submittcdt • Is this proposal dcpendimt upon Uae approval of any other propo_sal subm.ftted? If yes, which one and Wh)'? · Project y~er: Name Dr. Raoul McKay T"J.tle Chair, Departmvnt or N«~tve Studi~a & Aoae■s (807) 343-8984 November 27, 1992 Date November 27, 1992 Date Cnllcge/Univcrsity Aboripnal committee Attfsb the rcmlutf on appmvod prgposa]. by the la,tJtuiiwwJ AbodsinAJ comnunce sup.portin1 this �::' .... . . . 25 Please submit • &cparate <:OYer sheat for as;b proposal submitted under the MCC Aborigfual Edueatlon ud TralniDg Strate&Y• · ~titutiott ~cdceh&ad Univer~ity Name of the Proposal Nati~~ Studies - Continuing Program Developm•nt MCLl Eunds BeQJ.1t~1ed; ~ar 1 ,;;~A $ $ 19921,, Support Strvicc:1 Core Fund RESOLUTION/MOTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAM IN NATIVE STUDIES ,~125~ s WHEREAS: the Native Studies program has the foundation on which continued growth and enhancement of programming for Aboriginal students will continue; WHEREAS: this program plays a significant role in the success of Aboriginal student. Special Projecu Fund • Support Services Enhancement Component - Ptogram. Devt, Component $ s s 551,!00 $ 58,350 $E,SOO Supplementary Gram fund $ $ s Please RANK thfs proposal in relation tO the other prop~ for whjcb funds hAve been requested under the strategy. "rhu proposal is ranked # 1 out of 1 o proposals aubmiited. Is this proposal dependent upon the approval of any otbor propo_sal submitted? If yes, whi~h one and why? BE IT RESOLVED: that the program be resubmitted for continuing funding. RESOLUTION/MOTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - NATIVE STUDIES PROGRAM WHEREAS: the Native communities within the Lakehead University catchment area have requested the University to offer a Native Studies program; WHEREAS: the university has successfully launched the program and its introductory course in 1992 attracted over sixty students; and, WHEREAS: additional support is necessary to expand further the department; Project Leader: Name nt1e Phone Dr. Raoul McKay ________ _________ Chair, Nativ• Qtudiae & ACCQJHI ..,.... November 27. 1992 Date November 2?, 19~1 Date College/Uni¥er!fty Aboriginal Attach (:Omm1ttoe the rosolutjpn approves;! bv thp fmdtutf onal Allmisiu@J cnmmittec supponjlli tlYs propoSal BE IT RESOLVED: that the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council seek funding from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to maintain and expand the Department of Native Studies for the benefit of the Native communities and students of Native Studies. �27 26 First Year Second Year Third Year SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Native Studies 1100 Native Studies 2431 and 2433 Native Studies 3435 and 3437 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT 2. A minor concentration in Native Studies consists of at least three full-courseequivalents in Native Studies. A minimum average of 60% is required in Native Studies 1100 and any two other Native Studies elective courses at the Second Year level or above. NATIVE STUDIES PROGRAMS 1. TYPE OF INITIATIVE Curriculum development initiative to develop the Native Studies curriculum in the Department of Native Studies. 3. The University established a Department of Native Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science with the assistance of the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy in 1992. This proposal will allow the University to continue its program and curriculum development in this new department and allow for consultation with the Aboriginal community during this development stage. It is anticipated that the initial development will have a five-year horizon. a) b) c) 4. 2. Certificate in Native Studies The program consists of four full-course-equivalents in Native Studies: Native Studies l 100 Native Studies 2431, 2433, 3435 and 3437 one full-course-equivalent Native Studies course On completion of all four courses with an overall average of 60%, registrants will be awarded a Certificate in Native Studies. EVIDENCE OF PROGRAM NEED NAME OF PROGRAM NATIVE STUDIES PROGRAMS 3. B.A. (Minor in Native Studies) DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM The Native Studies programs below are designed first of all to off er academic courses in the developing field of Native Studies to Native and other students. Moreover, these programs are designed to enable Native students from Northwestern Ontario and other areas both to explore their own cultures and to develop the specialized skills they need to develop their societies. The program recognizes the fact that, although Lakehead University offers a number of important professional programs to Native People and is developing others, the education needs of many Native people can only be met within the Faculty of Arts and Science. This represents an acceptance of the Native Studies challenge stated by the Academic Plan of 1987 and will enable the Faculty of Arts and Science to enter a new phase in its academic service as the new Academic Plan is being formulated. It also reflects the determination of Native people in the region to have Lakehead University meet their own needs for academic study and professional preparation. Native people in this region and across Canada are actively pursuing the benefits of post-secondary education. The Assembly of First Nations declared in 1990 that "postsecondary education is essential to all First Nations activities that share the objective of set/determination" (Tradition and Education: Towards a Vision of Our Future, 92). The expectations of Native people with regard to post-secondary education involve the training of Native professionals to meet the needs of developing and implementing strategies that will contribute to self-determination. Moreover, there is an expressed desire among Native people to exercise jurisdiction over their own education, including post-secondary education. Post-secondary education should prepare students, Native and non-Native, for the job market. Native people are aware of the levels of education required in today's employment situation in Canada. Moreover, they are aware of the need to foster a greater understanding among Native and non-Native students of the needs of Native people with regard to cultural identity and awareness, Native Language retention, and Native self-determination and self-government. The Nishnawbe-Aski Nation All-Chiefs Conference in August 1990 identified three important and related goals in the delivery of post-secondary education: a) b) 1. B.A. (Native Studies Double Major) Three Year Program c) The double major in Native Studies includes five courses in Native Studies and must be taken in combination with another Major whose requirements must be met. The following courses are required: to increase Native participation and completion rates in university and college programs,· to increase the sensitivity and awareness of post-secondary institutions to Native cultures and issues, and; the increase the extent and participation of Native peoples in decisions affecting Native post-secondary education ( Keewatin Report, 32). �29 28 a "mascot" status by traditional departments in certain universities. Only so long as their Indian "mascot" generated Indian program funds were these programs supported. Very seldom do we find any of these programs generating tenure track positions to help to ( 1) truly institutionalize the federal program, and ( 2) to help to attract and hire Indian professors. The serious under-representation of Native people in Ontario post-secondary education institutions can only be rectified by concerted action. In their guidelines for the development of a Native Education Strategy, the Aboriginal Council to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, which includes representatives of the Chiefs of Ontario Joint Indian Association, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, Union of Ontario Indians, Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres, Ontario Metis and Aboriginal Association and Ontario Native Women's Association has called for "the use of expanded and more flexible mature student admission and selection criteria, the development of special access or bridging programs, the active recruitment of interested Native students and the expansion of distance education opportunities, particularly for people in northern Native communities," (p. 16). It is this exact syndrome which Lakehead University wishes to avoid by supporting the development of a Native Studies program. The Aboriginal population of Northwestern Ontario continues to grow, and with it the expectation that culturally sensitive courses an approaches will continue to be offered. Rouillard continues his discussion: Beatrice Medicine, in the Indian Historian, has identified three major types of Indian Studies programs. The first type was started as a part of the Third World movement. These are typically urban programs which concentrate on social activism within the Indian community. The second type is organized within the university as a traditional academic department. The third type is organized to provide remedial and support services to Native students. All three major types of Indian Studies programs are found in most Indian Studies programs, although most have evolved away from the radical activism type. ... Programs that do not have the status of an autonomous department. or something similar, will never have the protection that accrues with tenured faculty or the ability to provide academic policy at the department level. Of course, my present experience teaches me that departmental status and tenure is not sacrosanct in the face of planning for cutbacks which relate to enrolment decline or other factors related to the economic crisis faced by education and society at large. The Aboriginal population in Northwestern Ontario well understand the implications of autonomy outlined by Rouillard in the excerpt of the article, American Indian Studies and the Future. Autonomy in program development and in policy development are part and parcel of the same struggle to become autonomous and self determining in the maelstrom of Canadian evolution. Anthony D. Brown, in his article, Adjustment Programs For The American Indian College Student, refers to a typical program: The Indian Studies Program at California State University at Long Beach is a representative example of the Indian Studies programs found across the nation. The academic staff consists of one full time individual at the associate professor level, and one person who serves jointly as faculty and as the program's director ...Courses are offered in Indian law, history and culture ... Native People in this region and across Canada are actively participating in and directing the future of Native post-secondary education. This activity will provide Native students with the skills required to succeed in both Native and mainstream communities. In this spirit, the proposal for a Native Studies Program at Lakehead University is an important step in meeting the needs of Native communities. While acknowledging that Indian Studies programs are firmly ensconced at institutions of higher learning, there are persistent problems: 5. The identity problems of many students who have come from urban backgrounds and thus do not fully know their tribal culture; The problem of creating a curriculum that encompasses the diverse tribal backgrounds of the nation's Indians. The problems outlined are those which need to be addressed through the proposed project: affirming the identity of the Aboriginal student, and creating a curriculum which envelopes the many Nations represented at Lakehead University. Professor John Rouillard, a distinguished educator and former Chairperson of North American Indian Studies, San Diego State University in American Indian Studies and the Future, discusses a crucial issue in planning Native Studies Programs: ... I hope that we have learned a lesson that teaches us to be resourceful in the face of a gradual or an abrupt loss of funding. For far too long, many Indian programs have been accepted only so long as these programs are maintained as (what I refer) INVOLVEMENT OF ABORIGINAL COMMITTEE The goal of direct participation in the formation of post-secondary educational policy has been expressed by a number of Native organizations. Their ambition is to create and administer programmes which reflect the needs and concerns of Native people across the country. Because the quality of post-secondary education is important to the development of self-government and self-determination, Native people have specified cultural input, building on existing post-secondary programmes, teacher training, curriculum content and development, counselling, programme delivery to Native communities, and funding to be the most important areas of immediate concern. The overall aim of this involvement in the policy-making process is improvement of the quality of Native post-secondary education. Quality education has been defined by the Assembly of First Nations as "the means by which history, values, beliefs, and knowledge are transmitted and new ideas are incorporated" (Tradition and Education: Towards a Vision of Our Future, 93) . The overall scheme to develop the curriculum and to establish rapport with other academic units has been discussed and discussions will continue by the Aboriginal �31 30 University has received a proposal from Animkee, a local Native education group, for the creation of a Native Community Development Program. This proposal needs to be developed for approval by the University and the Ontario Council on University Affairs. Management Council on December 11, 1992. It established a sub committee including the Chairperson, Richard Morris, Dr. Raoul McKay, Chair, Department of Native Studies and two other committee members to set an agenda for a two-day meeting in January 1993 to plan the overall-strategy for further development of the Native Studies program. 6. The time frame pr~posed for which a Native Studies curricula will be developed is: SHORT AND LONG TERM RESULTS 1993/94 Development of second year courses begins. Entry interviews with students regarding curricula. Consultation with Aboriginal Management Council continues. Literature search conducted. Needs Assessment begun. Begin development of curricula content. Network to access print and audio-visual resources. 1994/95 Development of third year courses begun. Monitor resource materials usage patterns. Arrangements with illustrators and printing. Conduct exit interviews with first graduating class regarding course development. 1995/96 Extension of the program from a BA program to an honours program. Will require development of fourth year level courses in accordance with the Strategic Plan of the University to develop to as a minimum an honours program. Continue to monitor development of course, i.e. effectiveness of materials chosen, impact of audio-visual supports, etc. Ongoing The Strategic Plan of the University addresses the development of Masters programs in Native Studies. Begin evaluation process which takes place in accordance with University undergraduate program review policy which provides for a review every five years. Short Term Results: Lakehead University introduced the Department of Native Studies (the first phase in development) in 1992. An introductory course was taught allowing students to plan to complete their minors and majors in Native Studies. The Native Studies Department included in its curriculum Native languages. In the 1992/93 calendar entries, it cross-listed courses from other departments. The B.A. Native Studies Program was submitted to the Ontario Council on University Affairs for consideration for funding approval. The Council approved the program and made a recommendation to the Minister of Colleges and Universities that the program be approved for funding and the Minister has accepted the recommendation. The Program can now be developed within the University with the guidance of the Aboriginal Management Council. Long Term Results: The long term results which are anticipated are: - the development of additional courses to reflect the desire of Aboriginal people to meet the needs of their communities through the execution of an Aboriginal Community Development Program; - the development of curricula which reflects the contributions of Aboriginal societies to the development of Canada; - the development of graduate programs in Native Studies; - the establishment of tenure track positions for Aboriginal faculty of Lakehead University; - the development of up-to-date print and audio-visual resource materials prepared by and about Aboriginal people; 8. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT/START-UP INITIATIVES INVOLVEMENT OF ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW COMMUNITY IN CURRICULUM The Aboriginal Management Council is an excellent source of information to facilitate community and university consultations. In developing a Native Studies Department and an Access Program, consultation with the Native, University, business and service industry communities is essential. The Aboriginal Management Council provides an excellent forum for the development of the Native Studies program. It also provides numerous community contacts of "front line" advocators and staff providing services to First Nations, Metis communities, tribal councils with portfolio's in education, health care, social services and community and business management. POTENTIAL USE OF PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM 7. WORK PLAN Native Studies Department - C~rriculum Development The funding in 1992 allowed for the development of Native Studies 1100. The other courses in the major, minor and certificate programs will be developed in consultation with the Native community to meet their needs. As well, Lakehead The University is willing to share its expertise in Native Studies with other universities and colleges in the system to promote the accessibility of native people to post-secondary eduction in Ontario. �33 32 Department of Native Studies for the benefit of the Native communities and students of Native Studies. EDUCATION AL MATERIALS AV AIL ABLE TO OTHERS Lakehead University acknowledges that copyright of materials developed will be vested with the Aboriginal authors and developers of culturally appropriate curricula and can be shared with their concurrence. BUDGET INSTITUTION AL AND MINISTERIAL APPROVAL Native Studies Department The proposal to establish a School of Native Studies to house the Department of Native Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Department of Native Support Services was approved in principle by the Aboriginal Management Council in July 199 I. The complete proposal submitted to the Native Education Strategy was approved by the Aboriginal Management Council and the Senate in January 1992. In addition, the Faculty of Arts and Science approved the establishment of the Department of Native Studies in November 1991. Salaries: The B.A.(Native Studies) program has been approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. 9. 12. EXCEPTIONAL COSTS INITIATIVES Through its Department of Continuing Education, Lakehead University operates an extensive network of community-based sites in which it delivers the Bachelor of Arts program as well as programs in Nursing, Education, and Library and Information Studies. The expectation is that the B.A. (Native Studies) will also be offered through the Department of Continuing Education in the future. Although there are exceptional costs involved in this community-based delivery, the program would be offered as the demand arises and can be met within the University's northern mandate and commitment. Chair, Native Studies Program Aboriginal Professor Secretary Benefits $74,000 55,000 30,000 31,800 $190,800 Other Costs; Community Liaison/Council/Management Materials, Supplies Travel Publishing Costs Communications (Telephone, Fax) Materials, Supplies Memberships Books & Periodicals Computer Equipment & Software (students) Total Other Costs $45,000 TOTAL COSTS 10. $15,000 $ 3,500 10,000 6,000 2,000 3,500 500 1,000 3,500 $235,800 INITIATIVES INVOLVING MORE THAN ONE INSTITUTION SUMMARY: N/A 11. COPY OF RESOLUTION/MOTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL 1992-93 DEPARTMENT OF NATIVE STUDIES WHEREAS: the Native communities within the Lakehead University catchment area have requested the University to offer a Native Studies program; WHEREAS: the university has successfully launched the program and its introductory course in 1992 attracted over sixty students; and, WHEREAS: additional support is necessary to expand further the department; BE IT RESOLVED: that the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council seek funding from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to maintain and expand the Budget 1992/93 Less LU contribution Total AETS $90,500 (33,300) 57,200 1993/94 Continuing 58,350 LU contribution 34,000 Additional Request 143,450 Total $235,800 1994/95 Continuing LU Additional AETS 59,500 34,700 146,300 Total $240,500 1995/96 LU /Continuing Additional AETS 96,000 149,300 Total $245,300 �35 34 SECTION II A Search Committee was established to screen and interview candidates. The Committee consisted of members of the Aboriginal Management Council, the Dean of Arts and Science, a faculty member and was chaired by the Vice-President (Academic). 13. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP ACTIVITY REPORT With the support of the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy, the University was able to hire Dr. Raoul McKay, an historian with several years of experience in Native education. Dr. McKay is chairing the new Department of Native Studies and has begun to work on the development of the programs in Native Studies that will truly reflect the needs of the Aboriginal community. The Native Studies 1100 YA course is taught by Dr. McKay. CURRICULA The curricula for the first course in Native Studies was developed by Dr. R. McKay. The Native Studies 1100 YA is a first year introductory survey course outlining the tribal grouping of Native Canadians in pre-contact times, the historical relationship between Indians and EuroCanadians and the impact of legislation on Native people. ENROLMENT This position reports to the Dean of Arts and -Science and to the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council. 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Native Studies Program Statement of Receipts and Expenditures as at October 31. 1992 Advances from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Expenditures: Salary and related costs Other Costs Overhead The initiative began with the approval of the program outline which is listed in the university calendar. A faculty tenure track position was created, a Chair of the Native Studies Department installed, students enroled in courses and curricula development begun. The initial impact of this course on the Native students suggests that major revelations have occurred in understanding the role of Native people in Canada's historical development. 14. PERSONNEL JOB DESCRIPTION The position is a tenure track appointment as a faculty member whose responsibilities are described in the Collective Agreement with the Faculty Association. Duties include the tradition tripartite tasks of Teaching, Research and Scholarly Activity, and Service. The incumbent also serves as the Chair of the Native Studies Department RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES This position was advertised in academic periodicals, Wawatay News and the Globe and Mail. SII,312 3,302 6,864 There are 65 students enroled in Native Studies. SUMMARY $57,200 Total Expenditures Funding to be used in the remainder of 1992/93 fiscal year $21,478 $.15,722 �36 ... .. , ' :. ,----. ... ,, l . . .. 37 ~ Please submit a acparate cove,:- sheet fo1· ~ prupuui momlued unoer me MCLi .Aboriginal Education and Tr.iiniug Strategy, ~Dkeh•ad OnivecBity Institution ·S pecial l'J:ojecta - ProQraDI Dev•lopraent Name of the Proposal RESOLUTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY COUNCIL - NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT (Native AcceAe} - New 3 WHEREAS: there is a large number of Native adults who have not completed high school and remain uneducated and unskilled; MCII fnnm Requested; Year 1 Xe&i:2 Yelf Support Service$ Core Fund s $ $ WHEREAS: there is a growing demand for trained professional workers in Native communities; and, s s s WHEREAS: Lakehead University is capable of delivering an Access Program within the Department of Native Studies; S 102,800 S 104_.900 Special Projects Fund - Support Services Enhancement C~pbncpt - Progi·aua Devt. Component $100,800 Supplcmen$ry Orm1t Fund s 0 , . s s Please RANK this proposal mrelation to the other prop;>sals for which funds have been requcmed under the $tratel)'. • 1bis proposal Is ranked# 6 out of 10 ptopoaals submitted. " Is this proposal dependent \lpou Iha approval of any other propo,sal submitted? If yos, which ono and why? Project Leader: Name nr. Raoul t,e!Qy Title . Phone -----------------~80'7) 343-8984 Date November 29. 1992 s Date C:Ollcge/Univershy AborigiIJ,,. conurdttee Attach tho rosolytign AJlPfPYOd h;v 1be ·1nstjrutfpnat Aborfglnal committee suPJ>ooins thh pmpo1nl, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council support Lakehead University's grant application to the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy, Ministry of Colleges and Universities for the development of its Access Program. �38 Figure 2 - Native Students Access Program Year I SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT Core Courses 30 - 45 Students NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM 1. TYPE OF INITIATIVE Curriculum development initiative Englis·h l 8XX 1.0 FCE Study Skill/Logical Reasoning 0.5 FCE Mathematics 0.5 FCE Total 2.0 FCE Course Equivalents 2. NAME OF PROGRAM Native Access Program 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM The Native Access Program is a bridging year structured in such a way as to provide academic skills and special preparation to enable students without the usual educational background required for university admission to make a successful transition to university life. The program has several discrete elements consisting of an appropriate recruitment and admission process, special Year 1 skill based courses, directed Year 1 and 11 academic programming, possibly at a reduced rate of progress initially, and culturally sensitive counselling, tutoring and social environment. Special academic programming is offered along with tutoring, academic counselling, and a related support network to provide the student with an atmosphere conducive to successful program completion. Arts, Science, Professional Studies 15 - 20 Students Heal th Sciences Core 15 - 25 Students Three courses chosen in consultation with a counsellor designed for specific career goals. Chemistry I 060 Human Biology Up to 3 Full Course Equivalents Total 1.5 Full Course Equivalents 1.0 FCE 0.5 FCE The academic portion of the Native Access Program is presented in Figure 2. In addition to a limited number of first-year degree courses, the curriculum includes core courses in English, Study Skills/Logical Reasoning and Mathematics. Students also will take regular Arts and Science courses designed for their specific program objectives. 4. EVIDENCE OF PROGRAM NEED Lakehead University wishes to improve the participation and success rate of Natives in higher education. Although we are pleased with the increase in Native enrolment in the past few years, the rate of participation should be much higher to approximate that of the rest of the population. In the report entitled Commission of Inquiry on Canadian Education ( 1991 ), Dr. Stuart L. Smith stated that "Native peoples are seriously under-represented at Canada's universities. Native peoples are one-third as likely to attend university as non-natives and for those who do, less than half as likely Nursing Stream 10 - 15 Students Pre-Medical Program 10 Students Professional Orientation 0.5 FCE Communication for Nurses 0.5 FCE Nursing Theory Develop. 0.5 FCE + Nursing Practicum 1.5 courses chosen in consultation with a counscJlor designed for specific career goals. Tota! 1.5 Full Course Equivalents Total 1.5 Full Course Equivalents �41 40 to earn a degree. In I 986, 1.3 percent of the native population in Canada over fifteen had a degree, compared to 9.6 percent of the general population." 7. WORK PLAN Native Access Program - Curriculum Development Northwestern Ontario has a significant Aboriginal population which is increasing due to impact of Bill C-31 and a higher birth rate among Native people. In the report on Native Student Drop-Out in Ontario Schools ( 1990 ), it was noted that northern Native students are in general at greater risk of dropping out of school than are their southern counterparts. "There are particular geographical, social, economic, educational, and historical factors present in northern Ontario which both singly and together mitigate against a northern Native student experiencing the same chances of academic success as his or her southern counterpart". In spite of shortcomings in statistical information, a report on Native student drop-outs in high schools estimated that in the past 10 years, the number of status Indians who attend secondary school and successfully graduate from Grade 12 is as few as 10%. This is particularly true in Northwestern Ontario remote communities (Figure 3) where there is often no secondary school in the community and students must move to a larger community such as Thunder Bay. In the 1986 Boarding Home Study, it was found that in the Lakehead District, only thirteen Native students out of three hundred graduate from secondary school. This study was concerned with students in off-reserve living situations as well as commuter students. The idea of introducing a Native Access Program was presented to the University by the Native community. It followed from the implementation of the Native Nurses Entry Program. As the coordinator of the Native Nurses Entry Program travelled throughout the northern regions of the province, she was approached on several occasions by people who were interested in a university education but looking for alternatives. 5. INVOLVEMENT OF ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL As noted earlier, the goal of direct participation in the formation of postsecondary educational policy has been expressed by the Native community and is being addressed through the Aboriginal Management Council. All activities are brought to the Council. 6. SHORT AND LONG TERM RESULTS The intent of the program is to address the needs of the mature Native student who would not normally qualify for admission to the University. The short term result will be to provide an opportunity for immediate participation by Native students in this situation. Continuation of the program will be determined by the demand for the program. In an ideal world, Native students will eventually qualify in the regular way and Access will no longer be needed. The work plan with time frame is more particularly described in the section called Time Frame. There are three main features of the Access Program which require further review and development so that a maximum number of students may be accommodated from year to year at Lakehead University. The Curriculum now consists of the following preparatory courses: Study Skills/Logical Reasoning, English for Native Access Students, Mathematics for Native Access Students. During the 1992-93 academic year, these courses will be reviewed and revised according to the needs of the student. It may be desirable to expand the three credit half courses to full courses so that more in depth studies maybe done in Mathematics and Study Skills. It is generally accepted that the Study Skills should be a full course so that students can better develop these important skills. Through research and further course development, the Access Program will give mature students sound educational skills upon its completion. In response to student requests, the Department has set up an optional computer tutorial for .Access students during the 1992-93 academic year to assist them in their courses. Considerably more research is required to determine the most effective methods of combining preparatory courses with first year university credit courses at Lakehead University. This is a crucial point because the students' academic standard and ability to cope with a regular university work load has to be taken into consideration in relationship to their funding. It is pointless to have students take a full course load during an eight month period to meet the requirements of funding agencies if they are going to fail. It may be possible to further enhance the students' potential of improving their academic skills while gaining credits by taking spring or summer session courses. The Department needs to explore the points raised above. In cooperation with the Native Student Support Services will develop an appropriate tutorial system to better meet the needs of the Access students. The two key points to be considered here are: improvement of the students' academic achievement and student retention from first year to the upper university years. The department may off er students individual and group tutoring extending beyond the first year so that students may maximize their chances of completing the courses and academic program with minimal failures. The Department will also explore the most effective way of delivering the Access program so that Native learning styles are better accommodated. For instance, a combination of lecturing and tutorials may be developed. In certain courses a tutorial system with competency-based learning may meet the needs of the Native adult learning more effectively. In any case, self-directed learning for adults should be taken into consideration. The process of curriculum development is an ongoing process. The time frame proposed here would see initial development in the first year, testing of the revised �Figure 3 REMOTE NORTHERN COMMUNITIES IN ONTARIO 43 curricula in the second year and development of a process for follow-up and evaluation of student progress in the third and subsequent year. Progress of students would be evaluated as they move through their academic programs and success and retention evaluated vis-a-vis the curriculum. In this way, over the initial period of the program, restructuring will take place to meet need. The time frame for this activity is as follows: Year 1 Begin development of curricula content; Literature search conducted; Begin needs assessment; Begin literature search; Request permission of publishers for use of published materials; Networking to access print and audio-visual resources; First draft begun; 8"'.'"-,i,RSKJN L.Al<E • ■ ■ ~AT LAKE •RED LAKE ... NEVI Year 3 Follow up on progress of students in academic programs to track student progress and evaluation of curriculum in meeting student needs. ■ i..AKE POPLAR Hil.L A. A MAC~OW:'.U. !..AKE • Testing of revised curricula; Revisions begun after testing; Final draft completed and distributed. WAflEKEKA • 21G lRCUT KASABONIKA ,A. LAKE ■ SANDY LAK! MUSKRAT DAM aLCNG 0:-OG LAKE ■ KINGFlSHER 1£1.CAMOW ■ ■ Iii ■ VteEQUIE WJNNUMMIN ID a. NC~TH SFIRIT LAKE SUMM~ BEA VER PIKANGIKUI-' Year 2 • LAKE PICKi.£ LANSOO'NNE HOUSE FORT HOPE ® SL.A1E ~ALLS 8. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND START-UP INITIATIVES a) Involvement is assured as described earlier in this document through the Aboriginal Management Council and the Native Studies Study Group . (!l OGCIO/\IARTIN F'ALLS b) ARMSlRONG ;-~r,I"" BAY Potential Use of Program Throughout the System: The University is willing to share our expertise in Access programming with other universities and colleges in the system to promote the accessibility of Native people to post-secondary education in Ontario. The University has expertise in the delivery of Native Access Programs through the access components of the Native Teacher Education Program and the Native Nurses Entry Program and is continually called upon to share this expertise. ~OWN-c: & _..t.L.'DEN GULL Involvement of Native Community in Development and Review G£RA1.DTON NIPIGON c) Educational Materials to Government, Native Education Council and Other Institutions: The University is willing to make materials available subject to conditions of the copyright laws and contractual obligations to our faculty. u. s. >- d) Institutional and Ministerial Approval: The proposal to establish a Native Access Program was approved in Senate in 1989 and begun on a limited basis in an attempt to demonstrate the need and viability of running the program. Continuation is contingent on receiving funding to adequately address the special needs of students and to develop a suitable curricula tested against needs, retention and success of the students. ~ e 11'18CS CIH a.a:lltlc.M. al> ■ RDIOtt COMMUNmE! -.m COMMIINlTY,EU:Cff!IC.AL. S"'1&1S (CNT. H'l'DRO) i3 UMGtt COl,IWUS111£5 'MlM CCW.nr.TY a.E~l:::AL S'l'S'TDIS (BAH~ ~ .. RSIOlE CCl,ulWflTIES ',OIJ™CUT Cf)UI.IUNITY !LLC'!ftl'-'I. sn':EMS Students in the Access Program are enroled in the B.A.(General) degree and is therefore approved. The Access part of the program is not funded. �44 45 12. 9. The exceptional costs are those associated with providing the special needs of Access, such as skills courses, tutoring, and counselling. These expenses are noted in the budget submission .. 10. BUDGET EXCEPTIONAL COSTS INITIATIVES INTER UNIVERSITY INITIATIVES Native Access Program Salaries Coordinator /Curriculum Developer Sessional Stipends Benefits $45,000 14,000 11,500 N/A 11. RESOLUTION - NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM WHEREAS: there is a large number of Native adults who have not completed their high school and remained uneducated and unskilled; WHEREAS: there is a growing demand for trained professional workers in Native communities; and, WHEREAS: Lakehead University is capable of delivering an Access Program within the Department of Native Studies; BE IT RESOLVED: that the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council support Lakehead University's grant application to the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy, Ministry of Colleges and Universities for the development of its Access Program. $70,500 Administrative Costs AV Material Development Print Material Development Print Shop Charges Consumable Supplies Miscellaneous Books & Periodicals (Library) Telephone - Long Distance Fixed Costs Office Equipment/Software Travel Expenses 5,000 5,000 1,500 1,500 750 1,000 500 250 1,000 3,000 $19,500 Sub-Total Overhead 12% Total Year I $90,000 $10,800 $100,800 Total Year II ( +2%) $102,800 Total Year III (+2%) $104,900 �46 SUPPORT SERVICES CORE FUND �47 Please submit a soparate cover sheet for Aborigmal E4.,.~tion -11d 1ndoing S"1\t.gy.. am propos;u ...~....;.__;,::~-~•~~ ;;~>:::: ·_;: :. i -1CU Instituti~ t.6Jtehead Universi~Y Name of the Proposal . S~pport servioa~ MCJ ZFnnd5 BcQvsuncd; xar 2 ~ Year - continuil!i 3 Year• $69,250 $70,650 $'121000 Special Projects Fund ... Support Services Enhancement Component s $ $ - Program Devt. Component $ Supplementary Grant Fund s s s Suppon Services O>re Fund !61 , goo $ s Please RANK this proposal in relation to the other proposals for which funds have bee;; roquuted under the strategy. • This proposal is iankcd # a out of 1 0 • Is this proposal dependent upon thd approval If yes. which one t1.0d why? Project Leader: proposals submitted. ot any other proposal submitted? Name Mr. Ot>rd Bruyere Title C(tQrdinotor, tfaH va Support Serv,lces Phone (807) 343-8084 November 27. 1992 Mc,vember 27, 1992 Date College/University Aborisinal committee Auacb the rcsQlutign approvod RY the ·•uwurlonal Abcm&jnal mmrn;uee sup,pnntn1 sbia pmposat, �49 48 SUPPORT SERVICES CORE FUND SECTION I RESOLUTION/MOTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - NATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES CORE 1. NATIVE COUNSELLORS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED ON-CAMPUS Lakehead University currently employs two full-time counsellors for Native students on campus in Native Support Services. Native Support Services operates under Student Services and are available to all Native Students. Native Support Services also employs one part-time Receptionist. WHEREAS: the Native Support Services Department is one of the foundation on which continued growth and enhancement of programming for Aboriginal students will continue; WHEREAS: this program play a significant role in the success of Aboriginal student. Funding for the Coordinator and the Secretary/Receptionist positions of Native Support Services is allocated from the University's operating budget. BE IT RESOLVED: that this program be resubmitted for continuing funding. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION It is hoped that this strategy will provide continued funding for the full-time position of Counsellor, Native Support Services. Attached are descriptions of the classification, job description, reporting structure and recruitment strategy for the Counsellor. (Please ref er to Section II). 3. EVIDENCE OF THE NEED FOR POSITION . . . . In l 98~, before the existence of Native Support Services, and during early m1t1attves to implement programs for Native students, Native students presented a proposal to the President of Lakehead University identifying the need for ongoing assistance to Native students attending the University. The proposal described the specific obstacles encountered and students' perceptions of how a counsellor could ameliorate opportunities for success. This proposal is recognized as the foundation for the support services that have since evolved. Native Support Services offers a diverse range of services providing cultural activities, academic support, and personal counselling. Academic and personal counselling for students is simply a genesis for provision of services to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal students. It has been the experience of those associated with Native Support Services that effective program delivery necessitates viewing those needs in a holistic manner, addressing not only academics but also physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. When these qualitative aspects of a person's life are in balance it . . ' 1s more likely that academic success can be pursued without hindrance. Students making the transition from Native communities to an urban setting must confront the need to find housing, day-care facilities, bus routes and schedules, not to mention acclimating themselves to the university environment. The addition of a second Counsellor to Native Support Services has allowed for ~o.re time to be devoted counselling needs. The Counsellor has initiated a community liaison role by visiting community organizations and local high schools to sensitize potential students to the challenges they face during post-secondary education. This helps to establish an initial link to Native Support Services and Lakehead University �51 50 in general. The Coordinator is pursuing ways to improve the range and quality of specialized support services for Native students such as organization of traditional cultural ceremonies and academic program planning. 5. BUDGET FOR COUNSELLOR OF NATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES Year I AETS Counselling Foundation Lakehead University TOTAL There has been a substantial increase in Native students attending Lakehead University in recent years and this trend has continued with the demand for transitionyear programs and with the implementation of the program in Native Studies. Since the inception of Native Support Services in 1987, the proportion off emale Native students has increased annually to the current estimation of 75% of the total population. Female students now have a choice if they feel their needs are better met by a female Counsellor. 67,000 13,200 45,000 Year II (Portion supported from AETS Salary Benefits Overhead (12%) Subtotal 4. LONG TERM PLANS FOR NATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AT LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Aboriginal Resource Library Materials Consumables/Print Shop Cultural Events Advertising/Promotion Memberships Travel/Community Liaison Subtotal Other considerations that demonstrate this long-term commitment are initiatives being undertaken to expand Native Programming as noted in the University's proposal for programming support. In concert with the social support available in the Native Student Centre from their peers and from Native Support Services, Lakehead University is seeking to reduce the attrition rates among Native students. The permanency of Native Support Services place within the structure of Lakehead University is illustrated further by established protocol that enables Native students unrestricted access to services provided through the Learning Assistance Centre and other components of Student Services, such as Financial Aid and the Career and Counselling Centre. Free tutoring and access to emergency loans are examples of how the University attempts to allay the impediments to academic success for Native students. In addition, it is hoped that Government will show its commitment to the Strategy by establishing a permanent funding Envelope to support these initiatives. 38,500.00 7,500.00 5,520.00 51,520.00 Other Costs: In 1991-92 Native Support Services moved to the new Student Centre giving it high visibility and readily accessible for Native students. In addition to the capital investment, the Centre was equipped with supplies and furniture and such equipment as a television and video-cassette recorder and two computers. These developments recognize the needs of Native students and are an indication of the University's commitment to providing services to Native people attending the University. As part of long range plans to develop programs for Aboriginal people, the University has implemented an infrastructure to allow for input from the Native community, including Elders. The University established the Aboriginal Management Council which is comprised of representatives from Native organizations, Elders, student representatives and University administration. This Committee provides Native people a forum to advise the University on program development, to work in partnership to enhance the value of the University to the Native community. Within Native Support Services itself, an Advisory Committee has been established, consisting of three Elders, two students, the Coordinator of Native Support Services, and the Director of Student Services. The mandate of this Committee is to ensure that Native Support Services provides relevant service to Native students in accordance with Anishinabe cultural values. 115,200.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 230.00 12,000.00 17,730.00 Year II - TOTAL $69,250.00 Year III $70,650.00 Year IV $72,000.00 SECTION II 6. DESCRIPTION FOR COUNSELLOR, NATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES GENERALLY Reporting to the Coordinator, Native Support Services, the Counsellor is responsible for providing personal, career and educational counselling to prospective and enroled Native university students; advising and consulting with University faculty and staff regarding counselling services to Native students; liaison with individuals, high schools, First Nations, and Native organizations in the communities of Northwestern Ontario. �53 52 COUNSELLOR, NATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIFICALLY The incumbent will be responsible for offering personal and cultural support by providing counselling, programming and information services to enroled and prospective Native students at Lakehead University; liaising with community schools and First Nations to off er guidance and information to potential Native students in Northwestern Ontario. Duties to include: assisting students through formal and informal orientation to the University. educational° counselling (e.g. study skills, test anxiety, etc.). developing and leading group programs and information sessions that are relevant to Native students. Applicants should possess a university degree or a combination of formal education and relevant work experience; excellent communication and personal relation skills; demonstrated ability to establish helping relationships; and, an appreciation and sensitivity to Native cultures. participating in and/or facilitating programs in spirituality, wellness, Native culture, etc. This position requires applicants of Native ancestry who possesses intimate knowledge and experience in women's issues. telephone advising and counselling. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, including references, by Wednesday July 14, 1992. personal counselling to Lakehead University students. liaising with relevant University departments and community agencies to coordinate services to individual students. 7. working with professors, housing officials, and other student services professionals regarding individual student needs. Lakehead University sends copies of all advertisements for Native positions to Native Band's and Organizations in Northwestern Ontario. Potential positions are also advertised in Thunder Bay and regional newspapers (Chronicle Journal, The Post, Wawatay). advising the Coordinator of Native Support Services on changing student needs, programming and services. consulting with and advising the Coordinator of Native Support Services on individual cases, programs for Native students, counselling issues, etc. 8. 9. a person of Native ancestry; willingness to travel. Applications are invited. for the following one year term position, effective as soon as possible, in Native Support Services, a division of Student Services. REPORTING STRUCTURE The Counsellor is classified within Lakehead University's internal structure as Schedule 2, Grade 9. The Counsellor reports directly to the Coordinator of Native Support Services. The Coordinator's position within the University structure is Schedule 2, Grade IO. This places the position within the Management/Professional module. The Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Student Services, as Native Support Services is a division of Student Services. The Director of Student Services is accountable to the University's Vice-President (Academic). excellent communication and personal relation skills, intimate knowledge and experience in women's issues and demonstrated ability to establish helping relationships with women; ADVERTISEMENT FOR POSITION COUNSELLOR'S POSITION STATUS The Counsellor has been hired on a contract basis effective from August 24, 1992 to the University's fiscal year-end of April 30, 1992 with the expectation of renewal. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS a university undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences or a combination of formal education and relevant work experience; RECRUITMENT STRATEGY 10. COUNSELLOR ACTIVITY REPORT The Counsellor began her contract on Monday, August 24, 1992. The following two weeks were spent in acclimating to the University environment and establishing initial links to various support staff and resource personnel necessary to carry out the counselling role. �55 54 L··· ,:. ··.- ·.... . _ M:fl SHEEt Registration Week was spent in assisting students in course selection and scheduling their classes and negotiating through the registration process. The Counsellor also conducted orientation sessions for the students in the Native Access Program and offered similar sessions to the general Native student population. The Counsellor's outreach to students included attendance at classes in Native Studies, Ojibway L·anguage, and Native Teacher Education Programs. Other outreach activities include communication with Native organizations (e.g. Ontario Native Women's Association and Aboriginal Education Councils). lnstinltfon L:lkehead University Name of the Proposal Support Services Enhancement (Slde:e-s/Tutors) - Continuin\l Mcu Fun4, Boqu<-Sted; Year 1 Ysat2 Yoar~ Suppon Senices Core Fund $ s s Special Projects Fund .. Support ScrYl* 5.i,,,00 $50,850 s s $ In November, the Counsellor will attend a local high school's Career Day for Native Students and the development of pr~grams for Native women such as the proposed Women's Circle. • Program D~vt. Component $ Supplemental)' Orant Fund s s 5 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Plea,~ RANK this proposal in relatioa. to the other proposals for which funds bave 'bee"·, rcqueated under th~ 1traiegy. · · • This proposal Js raokod # 3 out of 1 o proposals submlttod. • la this proposal dependent '1.PQD cha approval of any other prop~sal submitted? Individual counselling sessions comprised the Counsellor's greatest time commitment. In September, the bulk of enquiries were of academic concerns and questions on programs. During the month of October, counselling appointments were increasingly concerned with personal issues as well as academic issues and appointments continued to increase. Seventy-five percent of the formal contact has been with female students. 11. Pl~. submit a ~parate a:wer &beet for ~ proposal 111bmittcd unaer tile MCU Aboriginal Sducatioll ad Tn.hJJ.Dg Semtcgy. · If yes, whfoh Statement of Receipts and Expenditures as at October 31. 1992 $67,900 13,207 45,000 Advances from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Counselling Foundation Lakehead University Contribution Enhancement Component Project Leader: oDc and Name Title why? 51,900 • ------~----- $126,107 Phone Coorclinator, Native Support Se.r11.i.o•• ·c so,> 343-aoa4 Expenditures: Salary and related costs Overhead Other Costs $7,500 8,148 12,700 Novembe~ 27, 1992 $28,348 Funding to be used in the remainder of 1992/93 fiscal year ~~ • Date tl/41, 'itJ/7L• , 1 ~llege/Un1Yer$ity Aborlgmal commlttcc Salaries and related costs funded by LU $31,315 Total Expenditures Date ead $59,663 $66,444 Attach ¥30 resotutian mroyec, 1lY the 1ns111ut1ona1 Ahori,Jnal committa mmwnJ111 this pro,ppsfi,, �57 56 SUPPORT SERVICES ENHANCEMENT COMPONENT (SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND) RESOLUTION/MOTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL- NATIVE SU~PORT SERVICES ENHANCEMENT-TUTOR/ELDER PROGRAM WHEREAS: the Elder /Tutors program is a foundation on which continued growth and enhancement of programming for Aboriginal students will continue; SECTION I 1. COUNSELLORS ON CAMPUS WHEREAS: the program play a significant role in the success of Aboriginal student. Two full-time counsellors, the Coordinator and Counsellor of Native Support Services, are available to all Aboriginal students at Lakehead University. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Elder /Tutors Program be resubmitted for continuing funding. 2. NAME OF THE PROJECT FOUNDATIONS IN TRADITIONS: ELDERS-IN-RESIDENCE and AANKOKINOMAHGET STUDENT TUTORING. 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The FOUNDATIONS IN TRADITIONS project is becoming part of a learning circle where Elders, tutors and students share their skills and experiences to reinforce individual strengths and thereby build a supportive group network. This project seeks to enhance the well-being of Native students on campus by addressing spiritual and cultural needs and by providing reinforcement for academic issues. a) The ELDERS-IN-RESIDENCE component brings Elders and other traditional teachers from diverse Aboriginal cultural groups to Native Support Services. The program provides students with .another source of support and adds another dimension to the University learning experience. b) AANKOKINOMAHGET is an Ojibway word that means "a person helpful in teaching " and "a chain to what is going on already". In order for Native students to receive the comprehensive tutoring that is required, AANKOKINOMAHGET provides a number of Native tutors who spend their time exclusively with Native students. Tutoring is done by a combination of Learning Assistance Centre tutors and peer tutors with each student being matched with a tutor who is particularly skilled in the subject in which the student is having difficulty. Tutorial services expand to include tutoring in course content, presenting workshops on topics such as study skills and essay writing, and training peer tutors. The tutors bring their own learning styles and study skills to the program which models success for students who may be struggling academically. 4. EVIDENCE OF PROJECT NEED The University's Native student population is constantly increasing. In addition to the number of students entering programs directly from high school, the number of mature students is rising. Mature students face unique challenges. Typically they have been out of the classroom for some time and often are poorly prepared academically. �58 They also incur stress related to family and personal responsibilities. The balancing of these stressors can be alleviated by services sensitive to student needs. pass on traditional teachings helps to complete a circle of sharing where students can demonstrate their respect and honour for traditions. Due to the large numbers of Native students attending Lakehead University, the Learning Assistance Centre has seen a constant rise in demand for the tutoring services it provides. The a~ount of tutoring allotted to each student is limited by the number of tutors available and by fiscal considerations. In the case of Native students this limitation is a concern. Demands are being made from regular Native students as well as the growing numbers entering the University via transition programs who need to build the foundation of study skills and written communication skills. These students need ongoing academic support in course content to complete assignments and to succeed on tests and examinations. Commitment is essential to a student's success. Any student who seeks tutoring does so on a voluntary basis which is an indication of a student's commitment to his or her studies. Tutoring most effectively improves academic performance and lowers the attrition rate of Native students. Native students use tutoring as a means to "keep up" rather than to "catch up" with material. In its declaration of jurisdiction over education, Traditions and Education. the Assembly of First Nations states that, "Education of First Nations students includes instructions in the values held in esteem by First Nations communities and families so that education is clearly an extension of the culture and the instruction provided by the family. Education helps the student to develop a strong sense of pride and respect for the First Nations community, culture and family." The Elders are the holders of knowledge, the teachers of Native culture, songs, heritage and survival, and are held in the highest esteem and respect. In a I 986 proposal, the Native students of Lakehead University identified the need to weave the presence of Elders as role models into the fabric of Native Support Services to assist in the transition to urban living and the University environment. Elders have met with students through Native Support Services and were well received. These responses are an indication of the importance attached by students to their cultural values and spirituality. Since 1987, Native Support Services, in cooperation with the Lakehead University Nishnabek Students Association have organized Feasts and Pow-Wows during both the Fall and Winter terms of each year. These functions are well attended, not only by the students, but also by families and friends from Thunder Bay and the surrounding region. Attendance by University faculty and the non-Native population demonstrates interest in and support for Native cultural activities. The combined elements of this project must be available for students in need of support and to assuage the challenge of learning to balance numerous course requirements and personal commitments outside the classroom. S. 59 SHORT AND LONG TERM BENEFITS In the short term, Elders serve an informal counselling role for students, offering support and encouragement during the academic year. Attending ceremonies held on campus affords Native students the opportunity to interact with peers outside the classroom setting. Elders often speak of the importance of having a sense of identity and believe that to make full use of the tools and knowledge gained from a university education, there must be a parallel education - a holistic approach to life is necessary to balance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Education in cultural traditions encourages Native students to return to their home communities and share their cultural and educational experiences with other Native people. Inviting Elders to The appointment of Native tutors to complement the staff at the Learning Assistance Centre augments the process of establishing rapport with Native students and helps raise the comfort level of Native students seeking tutoring. Native tutors serve as role models and encourage Native students to take advantage of this learning experience. 6. WORK PLAN ELDERS-IN-RESIDENCE The following identifies the tasks to be completed in order to ensure weekly visits by Elders during the Fall and Winter terms at Lakehead University. a) In May /June, begin identifying potential Elders to be invited by gathering input from students via the annual survey conducted by Native Support Services in April. Further input may be elicited from Native members of the University's Aboriginal Management Council and from the Native Support Services Advisory Committee during their regular meetings. b) In July and August, hire a Native University student to initiate contact with Elders by attending Pow-Wows and consulting with the local and regional Native community. Establish tentative dates. c) In August, schedule weekly sessions by setting up exact dates for specific Elders and arrange for interpreters if necessary. Advertise the schedule. d) Monitor the project implementation and provide a mechanism for student feedback. AANKOKINOMAHGET a) June/July- Begin ongoing recruitment of Native tutors. b) August/September- Orientation and training under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Learning Assistance Centre. c) September- Begin ongoing advertisement of tutoring services for Native students to the University community, including academic departments. Offer individual and group tutoring to Native students. �61 60 d) Ongoing- Assess needs and offer workshops in essay writing and develop workshops as required, in consideration of mid-term and examination periods. 7. ELDERS-IN-RESIDENCE SCHEDULE October 21 29 Richard Lyons Edna Manitowabi November 4 John Pierre PROPOSED BUDGET This budget describes a detailed three year plan to implement the FOUNDATIONS IN TRADITIONS project. Tutoring salaries in the Learning Assistance Centre ranges from $10.03/hour to $24.06/hour depending upon qualifications and functions of the tutor. For the purpose of estimating the cost of AANKOKINOMAHGET, $18.50/hour for 1650 tutoring hours is used. $36,000 Salaries, Honouraria, Benefits Meals, Accommodations, Materials 8,500 5,400 Overhead Total Year I $49,900 Total Year II $50,850 (+2%) 11 Michael Thrasher 18 Vern Harper 25 Liza Mosher December 2 Freda McDonald January 13 Ernie Benedict 27 Total Year III (+2%) February 10 8. Ann Jock $51,900 CONTINUED PROJECT FUNDING The University commitment to Native Support Services is illustrated by the fact that it is currently making a significant contribution to this office. It is anticipated that this support will continue at least at the current level through the combined efforts of the Government and Lakehead University. Alex Skead 24 Vera Martin March IO Art Solomon 24 Janice Longboat NOTE: During the Winter term, additional Elders will be invited to attend. SECTION II 9. ACTIVITY REPORT AANKOKINOMAHGET ELDERS-IN RESIDENCE Recruitment of tutors began in August on campus and in the community. The Learning Assistance Centre Coordinator is responsible for administration of tutorial services and worked with the Coordinator of Native Support Services in the recruitment process. A tutoring schedule was established for Native Access students to receive tutoring in course content, essay writing, microcomputer use, and study skills. In addition, Native peer tutors have been recruited to supplement the tutors of the Learning Assistance Centre; one to tutor in Native Studies and one to tutor in an Ojibway language course. The majority of tutoring takes place between October and April of each year. In the first few weeks of classes, 48 Native students sought the assistance of 18 Native and Non-Native tutors for a total of 392 hours. A list of the courses for which students have sought tutoring is included. In addition, Native students attended a workshop on Essay Writing in early October. This workshop will likely be repeated in the Winter term and it is hoped that tutoring services will be available to students year round. In July, 1992 a summer student was hired by Native Support Services to develop this project for the 1992-93 academic year. The student attended Pow-Wows in Northwestern Ontario and Minnesota, and consulted with local Elders to get advice on how to proceed. During July and August this student contacted Elders and determined travel costs and liaised with Confederation College to explore possible joint ventures. By September 1992, the program was tentatively established and began on September 16 and continues weekly thereafter during the Fall/Winter terms. The summer student was retained on a part-time basis to enhance his experience and to assist project implementation. The schedule of Elders' visits follows. The project completion date will be March 1993 and an accurate accounting of project cost will be available at that time. �63 62 _. . ·-.· fl.SHEET RECRUITMENT STRATEGY All tutoring on campus is done through the Learning Assistance Centre. Peer and full-time Centre tutors report to the Coordinator of the Learning Assistance Centre, a division of Student Services at Lakehead University. Recruitment of Native tutors have proceeded on two levels. Recruitment of peer tutors requires advertisement on campus through the local Canadian Union of Educational Workers. Subsequent to this procedure, newspaper advertisements in community newspapers was implemented through the University's Human Resources Department. Ongoing recruitment of Native peer tutors is undertaken in the Native Student Centre by the staff of Native Support Services. 11. Please submit a separate covor &hGat for Aboriginal Education a:aid Tl'alllll'lg Stratety. .IIIGb prOJ>OSIU suiJDllm:li unu=t w~ """""u Lakehead Unviex-$it)' lnstitution SUppor~ ~ie('ral!I Bnhancemant Name of tbe Proposal Native Acc1@e 'J:utors - WW MCJ J Funds Requested; Year J Y•;at~ Year~ Suppon Services Core Fund s $ $ J2!S, f'JOO $ 25 ,!500 5H,000 Elders were contacted by telephone and mail for those residing outside of the Thunder Bay area and were approached in person if they resided in Thunder Bay. All Elders committed verbally to participate after being offered tobacco in the traditional manner. • Pi-o,ram Dcvt. Component s s s FINANCIAL STATEMENT Supplementu)' Grant :Fund $ $ $ Statement of Receipts and Expenditures as at October 31, 1992 Advances from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities $49,900 Exp en di tu res: Tutors Elders Overhead Special Projects Fund • Support Serrices Enhancement Component Please RANK this proposal in relation io the other proposals for which funds have b"n requested under the strategy. • This proposal i& ranked # 9 out of 10 proposals submltt$CI. • Ia tbi4 ptopasal depcmdent upon the approval of any otb" pn>posat submitted? IC yes, which one and why? $4,400 2,000 5,988 Total Expenditures $12,388 Funding to be used in the remainder of 1992/93 fiscal year $37,512 Project Leader: Name ntle "8, C.rAldirt.o Wbito --------------------- ----------------Ooor4!neot.r, t.e•rning Assistance Centre Diltc _J"· ~~~~,J£,1-:M~~~..L,J.,S:.~~.:::: ii'S1r::, Novombe~ 27, 1992 Date 0,llege/Umversity Aborlsinal oQmqUH Attach the resolution &Rmved b,y tho,.inmwdonaI Aborlstna.1 c;pmmtttee mm,outng thf& prnprnml, �64 65 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND SUPPORT SERVICES ENHANCEMENT COMPONENT RESOLUTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - TUTORING OF STUDENTS IN THE NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM WHEREAS: the Native Access program is a means of access to higher education for students who would not otherwise qualify to enter university; .NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM TUTORS 1. WHEREAS: without significant tutorial assistance, these students chances of success will be limited; BE IT RESOLVED: that the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council support the grant application for the Access Tutoring Program. COUNSELLORS ON CAMPUS' The Coordinator and Counsellor of Native Support Services are the two full-time counsellors available to all Aboriginal students at Lakehead University. 2. NAME OF THE PROJECT Tutoring of students in the Native Access program 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT This project to tutor students in the Native Access program is designed to provide the academic support so of ten necessary for successful post-secondary studies. The project will provide initial orientation to university life and in particular to the lecture mode, the teaching method most employed by universities. Further assistance will be provided in the content of individual courses and in gaining skills for successful learning. Thus, help will be provided at the beginning of the students' academic program, and on-going assistance will aid students in succeeding in their academic plans. 4. THE NEED FOR THIS PROJECT Students who enter university from high school have difficulty adjusting to the new academic environment which exists in universities. Students who enter under the Mature Student admission process have even greater difficulty because of the length of time they have been away from formal education and those who enter under special status such as in the Access Program have an even more difficult time. Further, Native students who have the opportunity to study at university and who are inadequately prepared for the transition to this new experience, need support in many areas. One of the most useful ways to help Native students is to provide tutoring help, both in gaining learning skills and in better understanding the academic content of individual courses. 5. SHORT AND LONG TERM BENEFITS EXPECTED FROM THE PROJECT The aims and benefits of the Tutoring Project are both short and long term. Initially, it will be important to help the Native students in the Access program to become as comfortable as possible with the university environment. The students will learn of the support available to them from the Program tutors and from other areas of the University. This initial part will be important in convincing the students that they �66 67 should stay in the Native Access program. The long term aim of the project is for the Native students be successful in whatever academic route they choose at the end of the Access program. Benefits 2,400. 2,520. 2,640. Supplies 600. 700. 800. 2,760. 2,900. 3,052. $25,760. $27,120. $28,490. Admin/OH 6. WORK PLAN This tutoring project involves many components including: TOTAL Summer - hiring tutors who will provide tutoring to students in the Native Access program. It should be noted that, as these students move on to higher years of study, tutoring will continue to be available to them through the Tutoring Program available to all Native students. The project being presented here is only for students in the Native Access program. Early Fall - training these tutors in the skills and methods of tutoring. - providing sensitization to Native culture and learning modes for any tutors who are not of Native ancestry. Late Summer and Early Fall - providing assistance to the students in settling into life in a new location, especially in a bigger city. - orientating the students in the Native Access program to the University environment. - providing skills to the students to help them adjust to courses at the post-secondary level (for example, the skill of taking notes in lectures). 8. CONTINUED FUNDING The University commitment to Native Support Services is illustrated by the fact that it is currently making a significant contribution to this office. It is anticipated that this support will continue at least at the current level through the combined efforts of the Government and Lakehead University. - providing coping skills for integrating their academic and personal lives (for example, time management). On-going - providing on-going academic support in course content for the individual courses being taken by the Native Access students. - teaching the students various learning skills which are held by successful students. - building confidence on the part of the students, which is one component of the tutoring program. - teaching learning skills to the students, which is another component of the tutoring program. 7. BUDGET FOR THE WORK PLAN The salaries of tutors in the Learning Assistance Centre at Lakehead University vary according to the qualifications of the tutors. Currently tutors are paid salaries ranging from $10.03 per hour to $23.10 per hour. For the purpose of estimating a budget, the rate of $20.00 an hour will be used since it is expected that senior tutors will be needed for this project. Year 1 Salaries $20,000. 1000 hrs.@ $20./hr. Year 2 Year 3 $21,000. $22,000. ll �69 68 Please submit a separate mver sheet 1:;:, ~·:-__ .·}. •,-, ,.; .. ·_.· · .- : . ·--=-. < . . •, -,.:- -,,. MCU Al>orisinal .Bducatic;m and Traiuiug Strategy~ ~akehaaa Unvierbity Institution ~ Name of the Proposal '1App~t. f?l'N"v.lce ■ Bnhono~ent eircle - New MCU Funds Bcaquesred: Year t Year2 fiai:a Support Services Core F\lIJd $ $ s Sp~i\l Projcc;t& Fund - Support Services Enhanecmcnt Component $10,S00 $10,500 $ 10 .100 - Prograin DcM. Component s $ Supplementary Grant Fuo.d $ $ s s RESOLUTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - HEALING CiRCLES WHEREAS: the Healing Circles will play a significant role by providing culturally sensitive support for students; BE IT RESOLVED: that the Healing Circles Program be supported. Pleo.se RANK ibis proposal in relation to the other proposals for which funds have bf.sn requested under the strateS)'. • Thia propo5-J its ranked # 1 0 out of 10 proposals submined. la this proposal dependent upon the approval Qf any other propo~al submitted? If yes, which one bet why? Project Leader: Name M;r ~ OQi-c,1 Title Coordinator. Native support SerYiC6a 'Rruyere teO"I) 343-8084 1I Date Date Attach lht woJutlon IPJ)l'.PYM by Jbc ·iPitimtiOJ11J Mod,toal sommlttee gpporttns Jht~ r,~::.~,;;~'. �71 70 Many issues arise for these students during the academic year. Some are challenged as single parents, others struggle with non-supportive partners, and others are also trying to resolve personal issues related to sexual abuse or addictions. These issues have varying degrees of effect on a person's well-being and on success in the classroom. SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND SUPPORT SERVICES ENHANCEMENT COMPONENT 1. At present there are no formal support groups on campus that can help to address these issues. Individual departments of Student Services offer a variety of workshops to help deal with stress, eating disorders, separation and loss, and there two mental health counsellors and a psychiatrist available for all students. However, Native students are often hesitant to make use of these services: Healing Circles would provide the choice of a culturally sensitive source of guidance and healing. COUNSELLORS ON CAMPUS The Coordinator and Counsellor of Native Support Services are the two full-time counsellors available to all Aboriginal students at Lakehead University. 2. Financial constraints are one of the main stressors Native students face and the secondary element of this project, the Children's Circle, is necessary to provide a free alternative childcare arrangement to the students who wish to attend the Healing Circles. By designing a children's program that is entertaining and meaningful for Native children, the hope is to give further incentive for students to participate. NAME OF THE PROJECT HEALING CIRCLES 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 5. This project will assist Native Support Services to host regular gatherings for the Native students at Lakehead University. These groups processes will provide a safe, confidential atmosphere students can share their experiences and seek healing and the support of their peers. The Women's Circle will be organized and conducted on a biweekly basis by the Counsellor of Native Support Services with the guidance of a female Elder. The Coordinator will assist a male Elder conduct a Men's Circle, also on a bi-weekly basis. The major benefits to this project are both short term and long term. It will allow Natives to explore changes within their lives, to cope with these changes, and to integrate these changes into personal growth. Not only will it strengthen the individual but may also serve to strengthen the families of these students. It may be difficult to quantify, but the positive effect on academic success is likely to be felt on two levels: Healing Circles will alleviate stress affecting academic performance and will allow men and women to learn more about the Native way of healing and learning. In sharing their experiences with other female students, the Healing Circles may enrich the student's peer support network, which is of particular benefit where there is hesitation to seek out formal means of support. A critical component of this project is the Children's Circle to be conducted simultaneously at Native Support Services. The initiation of a children's program will encourage students with childcare responsibilities to participate in the Healing Circles. The Children's Circle will make use of craftspeople, artists, and Elders to off er demonstrations of Native crafts, painting, Legends and storytelling. A variety of games and activities will complete the program. This part of the project will be organized and implemented by a group of Native University students to provide a meaningful work experience during the academic year and to provide a secure and responsible level of care for the children. 4. The project will also provide some respite from childcare responsibilities for those students with children and will give these children an opportunity to learn different elements of Native culture. From the logistical point of view, this project will integrate the services offered to Native students at Lakehead. It will serve as a means of outreach to students for the Counsellor, provide income and experience for students assisting with the Children's Circle~ entrench the presence of Elders on campus, and provide an alternative means of support to complement the services already in place. EVIDENCE OF PROJECT NEED Lakehead University has acknowledged the need for special support services for Aboriginal students with the permanent establishment of Native Support Services. The attempt to enhance these services must take into consideration critical demographics of the Native student population at this institution. Information voluntarily supplied by Native students each year suggests that approximately 70% are female students. In particular, an effort must be made to provide support to the women who enter as Mature students and whose academic responsibilities must be balanced with family and childcare responsibilities. SHORT AND LONG TERM BENEFITS 6. WORK PLAN a) July/ August- The Coordinator of Native Support Services will hire one student with experience in organizing and delivering youth programs. This student will work with the Counsellor of Native Support Services to develop a varied program of activities for the Children's Circle by gathering games, arts and crafts materials, videos and appropriate resource people to assist in the program. �73 72 b) August- The Counsellor will approach Elders in the traditional manner with a gift of tobacco to seek aid in conducting the Women's Circles. A schedule will be devised and finalized for bi-weekly sessions including when each Elder is to attend and where the Men's Circle, Women's Circle and Children's Circle will take place on campus. Contact local Native organizations and student sponsors to advertise the project. c) September- ·Retain summer student on a part-time basis and recruit a pool of part-time students to assist in the supervision of children and the delivery of the Children's Circle program. Begin project activities in the second half of September. The Counsellor will attend Native programmes and classes to invite student participation. 7. PROPOSED BUDGET SUPPLEMENTARY GRANT FUND Honorariums -Women's Circle Elders (14 sessions x $150.00/diem) 2100.00 1. NATIVE TEACHER EDUCATION l. NATIVE NURSES ENTRY PROGRAM -Mean's Circle Elders (I 4 sessions x $150.00/diem) 2100.00 3. NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM -Children's Circle Resource People (14 sessions x $150.00/diem) 2100.00 Student Wages-Children's Circle -Four part-time positions (224 hours x 9.00/hr) 2000.00 Resource Materials-Children's Circle (moosehide, beads, assorted craft supplies board games and children's toys, video rentals) 2000.00 Total $10,300.00 TOTAL YEAR I $10,300 TOT AL YEAR II $10,500 TOT AL YEAR III $10,700 �74 Ple~~ submit a acparate cowr sbeet for .am proposn.i Aboriginal :Education aad 'n'ainiag Suategy. .~~ · ~:·: lnr.titlltion ~•head tJniveraity Nwne of the Proposal r_etive Teaotter Education~ Hew • -.•. - Supplementary Grant MCU fu.ndo Rcqpesnd; Year l Yeat,2 Xcm:3 S'Llpport Services Core Pund s s s Special Project.\ FllDd .. S\lpport Sernoes s $ s $ __ s $ $1 U,468 $129,509 $153,366 Enhancenumt Component - Program Devt. Component Supplementary Grant Fuud Ple&se RANK this proposal in rclati9n to tbe other propoaals for which funds have been requested under the strategy. • This proposal Is ranked t# 1 ou, of 10 proposals submitted. 1s this proposal dependent upon the approvil ol any other propo,al submitted? Ir yes. wbfoh one ud why? . Project Leader: Name Profe••~r Ruby 8lipperj~ek-Farrell Title coorclintatot', Native Teaoher Education {807) 343-8720 Date Movl!lllber 27, 1992 Daw C:.Ollegcs/Unfvcrsity Aoorfginal committee &tub th, tff<>Jutinn am,mveo kY the inmtu1tona1 AbQriaiJU!I ~mmfttec wwortJni th·~~ pro,posal, · �76 75 NATIVE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM 1. RESOLUTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL COUNCIL - NATIVE TEACHER EDUCATION (SUPPLEMENTARY) MANAGEMENT WHEREAS: Aboriginal teachers are the basis on which the education of future generations will be founded. BE IT RESOLVED: NAME OF THE PROGRAM The first program requested for designation as a Native Specific Program under the Supplementary Grant Fund is the Native Teacher Education Program. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM that the Native Teacher Education Supplementary Grant be supported. The Native Teacher Education Program is a concurrent Bachelor of Arts (General Program)/Bachelor of Education (Native Education) degree program. In order to be admitted to the Program, students must be of Native ancestry and be recommended by a Native organization. Students who successfully complete the Program are eligible for an Ontario Teacher's Certificate and are then fully qualified teachers. The purpose of the Native Teacher Education Program is to increase the number of qualified Native teachers through an alternative but equal program which will prepare them to meet the special social and cultural needs of Native communities, taking into account such factors as heritage and language. Native teachers who have an intimate understanding of Native traditions, psychology, way of life, and language are best able to create a learning environment suited to the habits and interests of the Native child. The Program prepares teachers to provide educational programs that will assist Native people to sustain their culture and language and at the same time to teach school pupils the skills necessary to pursue further education if they so desire. In addition to educational methodology and theory, the Program includes courses in Native culture, traditions and language. Students are required to do student teaching in Native schools. In order to provide positive role models and a culturally sensitive approach, the Native Teacher Education Program has a core staff of two Native faculty members, one of whom serves as the Coordinator of the program. 3. DEMAND FOR THE PROGRAM The Native Teacher Education Program was introduced in 1974 following extensive consultation with the Native community. The program was initiated as a diploma program to graduate Native students with a diploma and certificate for elementary school teaching. Students graduated from the program with the first year Arts and could continue to complete their degree as many have done over the years. In 1987, at the urging of the Native community and the federal government, the program was revised to the four year BA/Bed degree program. The Native community urged the University to provide a program equal to the regular teacher education program and to graduate Native students as fully qualified teachers holding both an Education degree and an Arts degree. �78 77 Until this year, enrolment in the program has been steady since its inception. Approximately 25 to 30 full time students were enroled between 1983 and 1987. With the change to a degree program, enrolment has gradually increased to 37 students in 1990/91 and 42 in 1991 /92. While first year intake has in the past been approximately 15 students, this year first year intake was 29 students. With increased emphasis on the importance of having fully qualified, culturally sensitive teachers, it is anticipated that demand will continue and first year intake will average 20 to 30 students. 8. CULTURAL CONTENT In addition to educational methodology and theory, the program includes courses in Native culture, traditions and language. Students teach in Native schools and are of Native origin. 9. Interest also has been expressed by northern communities for community based delivery of the Native Teacher Education Program. Unfortunately, funding for such a project has not been available and the program could not be offered at the expense of the regular program. Recently, the University was approached by the Sandy Lake Education Authority to offer a community based delivery of NTEP. Pending funding approval (from an alternate source), the program will begin in March 1992. The delivery would consist largely of on-site courses in Sandy Lake combined with campusbased sessions and practice teaching in Thunder Bay schools. A very important consideration for the University in providing on-site delivery in Sandy Lake is the fact that our Continuing Education Department has been offering on-site credit courses toward a B.A. degree in Sandy Lake for the past three years. By combining the B.A program with the Education program, Sandy Lake residents will become fully qualified teachers holding a BA/Bed degree. PROJECTED ENROLMENT FOR PERIOD 1991/92 TO 1994/95 If current interest is maintained in Native Teacher Education and first year intake is 25 to 30 students, enrolment in the program will increase over the next three years to approximately 70 to 75 students as noted below: 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 - (Minimum estimated enrolment) FUNDING PRIOR YEARS N/A 4. ROLE OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 11. The Program Management Committee has been struck and in the early stages the Committee will devise the terms of reference under which it will function. 5. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE COMPOSITION The Aboriginal organizations represented on the committee are: Northern Nishnawbe Education Council Rainy Lake Ojibway Education Authority Treaty 3 6. I. May M Sault Lou Ann Bruyere STATUS OF PROGRAM The Native Teacher Education Program is an existing program which was initiated in 1974 as a diploma/certificate program. In 1987, the program was revised to a four year BA/BEd program. Students who graduate from the program are eligible for Ministry of Education certification and are then fully qualified teachers. 7. ELIGIBILITY FOR MCU OPERATING GRANT FUNDING The Native Teacher Education Program is eligible for MCU grant funding. 66 students 72 students 90 students PROGRAM EVALUATION N/A �80 79 Lakehaad Institution Oniv~raity 9upp1omont4ry Gran~ - Native Name of the Proposal MCJJ funds Reguested; l:,11: l 1992/93 Support Services Core Fund s Special Projects Fund • Support Services Enhancement CompotiaiU: $ s s 22,soo - Program Dcvt. Component Supplemmnwy GraDt Flllld Yem: 2 ~•Q~ - conttnUihS x,1[J 1993/94 $ 1994/95 $ s $ s s $15,000 S 20z500 Projc:ci Leader: · Name Me, Jone 'ritJe Acting Coordinator, Native Nurses o I k-1.n . Entry Pror.3i~am (8()7) 343-88'146 November 2D , . 1992 Date Signature o au o · le Date Colle1c/Unfvc~ity Aboriginal commlttcc Attach the resoJurlon approved by Jhe ·1nstJtutlona1 AbpriginaJ committee ,u~aJjiDJ tllt.~~. ~; :~I , : .. \ ·. ,, • {' : WHEREAS: the Native Nurses Entry program is the foundation on which continued growth and enhancement of such programming for Aboriginal students will continue; WHEREAS: this program plays a significant role in the success of Aboriginal student in the Nursing Program. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Native Nurses Entry program be resubmitted for continuing funding. Please RAN1' ibis propaal in relation to the c,ther p r o ~ for whfoh funds havo beien requested under the strategy. · 4 1 0 • This proposal is ranked # out of proposals submJtted. • Ia this F.O.P~ dependent upon tbe approval of any Other propo,sal submitted? If yes, which o~ and why? RESOLUTION/MOTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - NATIVE NURSES ENTRY PROGRAM �81 82 5. The following is a list of the individuals and organizations represented on the Native Nurses Entry Program Management Committee: NATIVE NURSES ENTRY PROGRAM 1. New Credit First Nation Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Sandy Lake First Nation Iroquois and Allied Indians Aboriginal Health Authority Nishnawbe-Aski Nation . Windigo Tribal Council Indian & Inuit Nurses Northern Nishnawbe Educ. Council NAME OF THE PROGRAM Native Nurses Entry Program. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM The Native Nurses Entry Program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and academic preparation required for successful completion of the four year nursing degree program. The program utilizes specialized recruitment and admission procedures undertaken in conjunction with the Native Nursing Advisory Committee, program orientation and personal counselling, a curriculum that addresses deficiencies in preparation, a tutoring program for academic courses, and specialized assistance for social and cultural support. Students are admitted through the University's mature or extraordinary admission regulations to the BA(General) program. Students take a combination of degree and non-credit courses designed to prepare them for entry to the regular Nursing program and to provide them with the necessary skills and attitudes for success in a very challenging program. 3. DEMAND FOR THE PROGRAM The Native Nurses Entry Program began in January 1987 in response to a well documented need for improved health care delivery in Native communities. In I 983, the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, a Native organization representing 25,000 Ojibway/Cree in 43 northern communities, approached Lakehead University's School of Nursing to explore the feasibility of establishing a program to prepare Native people for the nursing profession. In May 1985, Lakehead University held a consultation workshop with Native leaders. In making its recommendation that a preparatory program be implemented that enabled Natives to proceed to a degree nursing program, this committee considered the importance of the role of a nurse in northern communities. The intent of the program was to provide Native people with the opportunity to attain the credentials and knowledge necessary for them to assume a leadership role in health care within their own communities. L Angeconeb H. Cromarty N.Day C. George J. Gordon M Katt S. Melvin M. Ross TBA The Committee consists of Registered Nurses of Aboriginal origin, the Director of the Indian and Inuit Nurses of Canada, representation from Native Education Authorities, Native community representation from Northwestern Ontario, and the Director of the School of Nursing. Native Nurses represent all areas of the province, both northern and southern Ontario. In addition, members are seconded from government, community, education and Native organizations to address specific issues. A member of the University's Advisory Committee sits on the Nursing Committee as a liaison person between the two committees. 6. STATUS OF PROGRAM The Native Nurses Entry Program is an established program. 7. ELIGIBILITY FOR MCU OPERATING GRANT FUNDING The Native Nurses Entry Program is eligible for MCU grant funding by virtue of the fact that students are registered in the BA(General) program. However, only a very small portion of the programs support actually comes from operating income because of the fact that with the particular design of the program, only a small percentage of the program is comprised of degree credit courses. Much of the emphasis is on bridging, skills improvement and professional orientation courses. 8. 4. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE COMPOSITION CULTURAL CONTENT ROLE OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE In addition to advice from the University's Aboriginal Management Committee, the Native Nurses Entry Program Advisory Committee is the Program Management Committee dealing specifically with matters concerning the Nursing program. The Committee was established at the inception of the program to provides advice on curriculum, recruitment, candidate selection, application procedure, program promotion, and evaluation of the program. It acts as a resource and support for the Coordinator of the Program and the Director of Nursing and as a community liaison body. The content of NNEP is pertinent to Aboriginal students and reflects Aboriginal culture in many ways. While subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, English, Math, Study Skills/Logical Reasoning do not lend themselves readily to a reflection of Aboriginal culture, the teachers of these subjects meet on a regular basis to discuss each individual's problems and progress, and receive materials to help them come to some understanding of Aboriginal history, ways of learning styles, values, child rearing practices, etc. Specific handouts as for this year include: �84 83 l. "Characteristics of Teachers who have Been Successful with Native Students" 5. The health status of Native people compared to the general Canadian population. 2. "Areas of Tension Between Native Values and School Practices" 6. The role of the community health nurse in adolescent health issues in the community. 3. excerpt from the "Hawthorne Report: A Survey of the Contemporary Indians of Canada" 7. Community participation: the role of the Native Nurse in community health action and planning. The Communications 1090 and Professional Orientation 1091 courses do reflect Aboriginal culture and do include a text, program material and methods of teaching pertinent to Aboriginal students. 8. The relationship between the community, its organization, and its health. The text "The Sacred Tree" from the Four Worlds Development Project Series is used to discuss concepts, teachings and principles of the Sacred Tree and the Medicine Wheel. 9. Since its inception, the Native Nurses Entry has admitted approximately 15 students each year. The design of the program is such that small classes are necessary to assure student/faculty interaction and specialized attention that is necessary for these students to succeed. Classes are expected to remain at this level. Articles related to subject matter and content that reflect Aboriginal issues include: I. "Walking two trails" (from Old Sun Community College Health Sciences Program) 2. "Use of personal power: a self-inventory" (from the Teachers' Guide to "The Sacred Tree") 3. "In the Spirit of the Family" (Canadian Living, Oct. 199 l) PROJECTED ENROLMENT 10. FUNDING PRIOR YEARS Funding in 1992/93 was $22,500 Videos used include: l. "Walking with Grandfather: Great Wolf and Little Mouse Sister" 2. "The Honour of All" Elders, traditional teachers and Aboriginal guest speakers are invited to participate in the program on a regular basis, and students are encouraged to make use of Native Student Support Services and to maintain their culture by attending Powwows, feasts, gatherings, etc. that occur at the university and the community. Classes are conducted in a circular format, and each seminar class begins with an "opening" done by a different student each week. This is followed by the "circle check" in which each student and the teacher pass sweet grass in tern and relate their feelings, problems, concerns and comments to the group. Further, many of the assignments done by the students relate to Aboriginal issues. The best example here would be the group project assignment in Professional Orientation. Topics they work on are: I. Primary Health Care: making it work at the community level 2. Health Promotion: Native traditional and modern concepts 3. Caring for the Dying in the Community: professional and ethical issues 4. Issues in the history of Native health care. 11. PROGRAM EVALUATIONS One copy of the Final Report "An Evaluation of the Native Nurses Entry Program, Lakehead University, dated February 29, 1990 is enclosed �85 86 Pleqc submit a separate cover sheet for Aboriginal Education and Tnww:ag Strategy. am pro~ lliJLIU~,~..:. Imtitutl011 LakobAAd Vniv~•ity Name of th~ Proposal Supplementary Grant. (Netive Acoess) - New .. . • .. 1 >'•• ·- - • ... RESOLUTION OF THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ABORIGINAL COUNCIL - NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAMS (SUPPLEMENTARY) WHEREAS: the importance of the Access program is duly noted in the Aboriginal Management Councils' submission in support of the Access Program. Mcu Funds Bequest£d; Year 1 YQBLZ xear3 Support S4ivicm1 Cote Fund s s $ Speclal Projects Fund - 5upport Scrvi=a :Enhancement Component $ s s .. Program Dcvt. Componen& s $ $ Sup_p1emantary Orant Fund s:u,ooo $27,265 $ 34 ,ODO PleNc RANK lhis proposal in relation to requMtcd under thJ strai..,;gy. • • -me other proP9Sals for which funds have been Th!s proposal II ranked 1/1 8 out of 10 proposals submitted. ls this proposal dependent upon tho approval of any other propo,sal submitted? If yes, which ono and why? Project Leader: NalDe Dr - Raoul McKay Title ittrllb,·man, Department o~ Native Studies Pbone ceo7 > 343-8984 Date November 27, 1992 s Pate College/Univenity Aborigiui\l oo.Q).U).ilt.o Attssb tbf t0$obJtigp aJ;Zproved by the,.hwitutfgnaJ Aborl&lnaJ MANAGEMENT commtnee mgpgninz thfa BE IT RESOLVED: that the Native Access Program Supplementary Grant be supported. �87 88 6. STATUS OF PROGRAM NATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM 1. The Native Access Program is currently being offered on a limited enrolment basis pending funding arrangements and is hereby submitted for funding approval as an Access Program. NAME OF THE PROGRAM Native Access Program. 7. 2. Students enroled in the Native Access Program are eligible for MCU grant funding by virtue of the fact that they are registered in the BA(General) program. However, because only a limited component of the program is comprised of BA degree credit courses, the money that accrues to the University is limited to the traditional programming elements. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM The Native Access Program is a bridging year structured in such as way as to provide academic skills and special preparation to enable student to make a successful transition to university life. Special academic programming is offered along with tutoring, academic counselling and a related support network to provide the student with an atmosphere conducive to successful program completion. In addition to a limited number of Year I degree courses, the curriculum includes core courses in English, Study Skills/Logical Reasoning and a recommended course in Mathematics. ELIGIBILITY FOR MCU OPERATING GRANT FUNDING 8. CULTURAL CONTENT The program is culturally sensitive and addresses the needs of mature Native students. See Access Program proposal for further information. 3. DEMAND FOR THE PROGRAM With the inception of the Native Nurses Entry Program, demand began to generate from the Native community for a program that would allow students with interests in programs other than Nursing an opportunity to bridge to university programs. The matter was pursued with the Native Studies Study Group and in 1989 a proposal to establish a Native Access Program was submitted to Senate and approved. 9. The design of the program is such that small classes are necessary to assure student/faculty interaction and specialized attention that is necessary for these students to success. Enrolment is anticipated to range from 20 to 30 students per year. In 1992/93, 17 students are enroled. Pending finding a source of funding to support the Access Program, the University has offered as a pilot project on a very limited basis. The framework is in place, however, there is much to be done to incorporate input from the Native community and to develop culturally sensitive methodology and material. In the event that a stable source of funding can be found, approximately 20 to 25 students per year will be admitted. PREVIOUS FUNDING N/A 11. 4. PROJECTED ENROLMENT PROGRAM EVALUATION ROLE OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE N/A The Native Access Program receives it Program Management advice from the University's Aboriginal Management Committee. 5. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE COMPOSITION See Aboriginal Management Committee. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Collection Description An account of the resource Photographs from Lakehead University's history: people, events, and campus. 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Because of a sharply rising number of appli­ cants, it may be necessary to limit first year enrollment of NLTC in the sunmer of 1987. For this reason, it is strongly re­ commended that: (a) All sponsoring agencies and potential students be advised to decide early on their training needs for the summer. (b) Those desiring to enter year one of the program apply as early as possible. (c) All applicants read carefully and fully prepare their application forms before submitting them, incl uding any background or reference material that may be requested. Applications are not accepted until all information is complete. Students presently enrolled in NLIP are re­ quested to pass the above notice along to all who might be interested. Thank you! 2. "The Institute" is considering the possi­ bility of offering a course in (computer) word-processing in the sun111er of 1987. Preference would be given to those who already know how to type. If you are an NLIP grad, and are interested in taking such a course, do try to prepare yourself by learning the basics of touch typing (if you don't already know how). This course (if we are able to offer it) will be an i ~portant one for those interested in improving their skills in materials prepara­ tion, and would be well worth the extra effort involved. 3. NASL/NLI Diploma Students, please note: The fourth and final year of studies toward your diploma in a Native Language as a Second Language is-offered' only once every two years. It will be offered in the summer of 1987, but not, we expect, in the sunmer of 1988. Please make your plans accordingly. M.L.M. NLTC STUDENTS -- A7TENT10N Ann Guthmann recently contacted you by letter requesting that you submit your teaching time­ table for this year. If you haven't already done so, please send this in at your earliest con­ venience, or phone Ann between 9-12 or 1-4 any Monday or Wednesday at (807)345-2121, ext. 542. M.L.M. AND when we give each other Christmas gifts in Hi~ name, let us remember that He has given us the sun and the moon and the stars, and the earth with its forest~ and mountains and oceans-and all that lives and moves upon them. He has given us all green things and everything that blossoms and bears fruit­ and all that we quarrel about and all that we misuse-and to save us from our own foolishness from all our sins, He came down to earth and gave us Himself . �PAGE 2 of 4 • CREE AND OJIBW~ GRAMMATICAL TERMINOLOGY c. Douglas Ellis McGill University The stem classes call equally for a nomen­ clature and the following were put forward: Noun ~-w!htamak~akahk b ·ii•cL9Lb •• The "Native as a Second Language" program of the Ontario Ministry of Education has made apparent the need for clear-cut grammatical statements in the several native languages of the Province. This need became especially evident at the Native Language Instruc­ tors' Program recently held at Lakehead University, where Cree and Ojibwe speaking teachers were preparing for language teaching assignments by study­ ing, among other things, the structure of their own language(s). One of the first requirements for drafting such a statement is that of a native language grammatical terminology. In the course of discussing the struc­ ture of AJ.gonqui an a set of provisional grammatical terms was developed, - for the most part in Cree. These are sub­ mitted in the hope that discussion will lead to further and more useful sugges­ tions. Use of the syllabic system for purposes of instruction led naturally to consi­ deration of the nature of a syllable and its components. Tet1IIS developed for vowels and consonants were ­ Vowels ~-pay~htihtakwahki 'b ~"i • :-v· C· b • P - "pure VQ iced sounds" Consonants ka-wanahcihiw~a\cahki b • <J.;. Or I 6 •V\.... b Ip "interrupting sounds" since the latter characteristically interrupt or disturb any stream of the former. With a little apt illustration the terms are likely to be readily understood by the av e rage school child of an age appropriate to grammatical study. After reflection on the concept of the syllable and its composition, a useful term (and a reasonable Cree rendition of - ''that "which names" Verb ka-t~ciklltek b ::>r6u• - "that which is done": i.e., an action word. (This latter term was sug~ested by one of the teachers 2. While it has certain evident disadvantages, it appears to have gained a measure of currency.) Further terms proposed by the same teacher were for Pronoun kll-tapiskak!makahk b CA' b~Lb •• ­ "that which replaces" or ka-mlskocisk:.ik~akahk 6 r' dr'b9Lb •• - ''that which exchanges place With" The fourth of this set, suggested in class discussion, was Particle itw~winiS 6•U•6C'" - "a little saying, a little word". The three basic mechanisms of word building came in for discussion and ter111s proposed were ­ Inflection kisipahk ~-kw~skipaliki3 PJ'<. •• b · 'i ' P<,P ­ "what turns, changes about at the end". (An Ojibwe use for "inflectional ending" suggested by a class member4 embodies the notion of "bending": waki-iskw~p~kinan . <iP 6.' • qvPo... "inflectional endings", ­ the ending alone being iskw~pekinan. .6' . qypQ.. Composition ~niskwahikewin <fer'· b"6.q•6•- "joining" u11).;.1..,13.f in its grammatical sense) seemed to be ­ was represented in Ojibwe4 by Syllable !_- 'V or ~-m~mawihtakwahk b LL·6"C· b •• iinihkohik~win ­ <i(I'• d 1 A9 • .c.•, "which sounds together' ' . Since syllabic spelling spans and often obscures morphemic boundaries, an essen­ tial distinction is tha t between morpheme and syllable. The term suggested was ­ Morpheme ~-aniskohtaniwahki oc~pihkwa V' •r A' P ·Ca-·<J•• - "the separate piece which means (something)" • By using so-called " structural spel~ing" 1 a form such as kanawapahtam, bo.. · <l< •c1... becomes bo.. 0 • • • <I< •.• <l" <: ••• <l'-, and the distinc tion between morpheme and syl­ lable is clear. At this point the notion of "distinctive sound" is also handy to have. Suggested as a name for the taxonomic phoneme is ­ ka-nisitowihtakwahk "the sound which is distinguished, recognizable" t>'lN·b "joined' stems". A third proposal was that for derivation: Derivation e-ohcipaliki V' oc~pihkwa t>"r<,p t>1A"•b "stems coming from, stems deriving". Names put forward for the characteristic parts of a stem were ­ Root l @) -­ watapiy ·<JCA Medial ka-tastaw~palik b C.'C·V'<,• - "what stands in the middle" b 1rr'J· u "C·b"" ... <ia-'d"Ccr·<l"P ka-piskihc 1 tw~iwahk 6 Phoneme the Cree alternative suggested being Final ka-misiwehtamalcahk b r r' · v •Clb •• "what completes"; and for Stem ocepihk5 t>11\ ,. ALGONQUIAN AND IROQUOIAN LINGUISTICS 10:4 Reprinted with permission \ �.. • PAGE 3 of 4 acceptable usage seemed to be ­ An fo~ Dependent Ste111s ABSTRACTS Suggestopedia and Soviet Sleep-Learning Bancroft, W. Jane, Evaluative Report published 1981. uependent Stems lca-ohci-akot!ki oc!pihlcwa b C> 1 r <ldUP t> 11\ '·b "stems which hang frooi, depend". The notion is quickly clarified by illus­ trated explanation. No satisfactory term was arrived at for Gender. The two specific genders, however, are now widely rendered as kl-pimlltis!mak.ahk Anilaate b /\l...n/Lb" '!his paper examines the parallels between suggestopedia and Soviet sleep-learning for learning foreign languages. Both systems are based on the idea that the acquisition of infonnation can occur in states below the optimal levels of consciousness. Hypnopedia makes use of the period of paradoxical or light sleep that generally occu7s just as one is falling into a deep sleep and.Just before o~e awakens. '!he original suggesto­ ped1a class comprised a special two part relaxation session for memorization of the lesson material at an unconscious level. As initiated in the Soviet Union, sleep-learning was intended to be used in conjunction with regular daytime classes in foreign or U-pimatahk b Ille n "" . - la~uages and other academic subjects. Both suggesto­ ped1a and Soviet hypnopedia present lesson material in the form of paired associates and utilize repeti­ tion, rhythn, and intonation as aids to memorization. Also both make use of a two part session for memorization of previously studied materials-active concentration of the text in a state of relaxed alertness and passive absorption of the text in a state of light sleep or in a state bordering on sleep. Finally both claim that their respective systems have very positive effects on the memory and on the well being of the student. "what lives" Inanimate _!!! lc.ll-pimlltis!maltahk 'Vb b /\LnlLb •• oz> !kl lc.ll-pimlltahk Vb b /\Len - "what does not live, is not alive". A further fine distinction is made by Mrs. Angela Moore, a native speaker who also teaches Cree. This designates non­ living entities which are clas•ed gram­ matically as animate, such as emihlcwlln, 'Vr • ·\, .. , "spoon": lcll-pimltistwat~cikit!lti i:, lllnl·<Dri,up which might be paraphrased as "things which are talked about as living". I would like to thank the members of the class in the Structure of Algonquian III and especially Larry Beardy t Bertha Metat who were active in discussing the several possibilities recorded above, and Mrs. Angela Moore,. who acted as Teaching Assistant for the course in Spoken Cree. Game-Like Activities and the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Harper, Sandra N. Paper presented at the Great Lakes Colleges Association foreign Languages Conference, Albion, MI, April 10, 1981. - C. Douglas Ellis NOTES l. The term was supplied by John Nichols. 2. Mrs. Angela Moore of Calstock, Ont. 3. For the N-Dialect, read all !'a as E· 4. Larry Beardy of Muskrat: Dam, Ont. 5. This was proposed by A. Faries of Mooaonee and South SchU1Dacher, Ont. Sometiws actions speak loud.tr than words, especially whm the words do not flow easily. (Copy­ right 1972, United Feature Syn­ dicate, Inc.) WHAT I MEAN 15." WHAT I WANT TO SA'< JS••• HOW CAN I PU1' IT INTO WORDS? WHAT 11\t 1l'<IN6 10 SAi( l~L Among the justification for using games in foreign language teaching, one finds the theory that games play an important role in the instruc­ tional and learning processes and that they can be designed to develop linguistic skills and C011111Unicative abilities. A review of several authors not only suggests the value of games and game-like activities to relieve boredom and enhance learning, but also gives indications for a meaning­ ful progression of such activities. A large nl.lnber of of games and group activities are described. Each description includes the games purpose, the pro­ cedure, and some examples. 1he activities described are are appropriate for elemelllary and intermediate levels; some could be used in more advanced clas ses . RATS ! I WAS HOPlN6 SHE COOLO M IT INTO WOR~... �PAGE 4 MORE ABSTRACTS "Cultllt'e and Constructs: Coornunicating Attitudes and Values in the Foreign Language Classroom" Kramsch, Claire J. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American ColXiCi.l on the Teaching of Foreign Languages(Oenver, Co. Nov. 1981). Cross-cultural comnunication cannot be achieved if students are only presented with cultural facts. Instruction must involve the affective and cognitive processes of the learner in interpreting these facts. Before students can understand the attitudes and values of a foreign cultur~they must be aware of their own attitudes and and values in interprting foreign events. The pap­ er discusses the design of classroom exercises and activities to clarify the attitudes and values underlying cultural facts. 'nte bridges for under­ standing other cultures do not exist at the level of one's personal constructs of those events. lhe teachers task is to make these constructs apparent and observable to students without putting them on the defensive or reinforcing stereotypes. One method of accomplishing this is through the use of repertory grid which shows how different people from different cultures construe the same events differently.Classroom exercises for establishing a conmon ground of shared experiences aim at construing the experiences of another person together with ones own. "Award-Winning Foreign Language Programs: Pre­ scriptions for Success." Sims, William D. and Hanrnond, Sondra B. American Council on tha Teaching of Foreign Languages. Hastings-on-Hudson,N.Y. Pub. date 81 lhe study reviews SO foreign langauge programs in the United States that are said to be both inspirational and useful for providing concrete information about the creation and preservation of successful language programs. The progr~ited are exemplary and can serve as models.for educators and administrators to study and visit. Program selection was based on the results of questionnaires and onsite visits. 'Ihe following variables are among those used as guides to success programs: overall enrollment in terms of the state average, rate of sequence completion (i.e. degree of attrition) scope of the program, and degree of proficiency as indicated by examination results. Each pro­ gram profile presents background information and dicussion and analysis of the features that make the program successful. The most outstanding general charactaristics of success observed were: (1) articulated curricullEl, (2) co- and extracur­ ricular activities that integrate language study with school life, (3) high incidence of target language usage, (4) good administ:ative support, (5) effective use of community resources, {6) ~cudy and travel abroad options and exchange pro­ l-ams, (7) a strong public relations effect, and (d) a resolve to connect language stu:ly with the f-actical and concrete. Christine Hardy Native Language Newspaper If you need more info rmation about Faculty of Education abstract &, please contact: Lak~head University Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B SEl "A Language Development Program for Yup' ii< Eskimo Children of Alaska." Dole, Janice A. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Bilingual Education (Bos ton , MA, May , 1981) . A center was established in 1978 to develop a program of curriculum materials designed to enable the school districts in Alaska to streng­ then and improve the English and Native-language skills of Yup'ik children. The program is described here as well as its rationale and philosophical assumptions, t he materials that have been develop­ ed, and the implimentation of those materials in Alaskan school districts. ·1 materials known as the Development Languaqe Program, dra designed to in crease and expand upon the existing co1T111un 1 c~tion skills of Yup'ik students within the context of their Alas kan experiences. The OLP consists of cur­ ricular mat erials which infuse language activities and experiences into subject areas. Included is a description of the teachers handbooks, the setups of units and activities, a sample lesson plan consist­ ing of five modules, supplemental activities, and implimentation of the language units. The discus-. sion concludes with an outline of the teacher-training program and a sullfllary of initial feedback. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anishinaabemowik - Indigenous Languages Program Historical Documents Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Faculty of Education, Native Language Instructors Program Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native Language Education in Ontario Newsletter Vol 2 (2), December 1986 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NLIP-Newsletter