ONECA (Ontario Native Education Counselling Association) wants your feedback.
How do you feel about Recreational Cannabis & Vaping?
Share your thoughts…submit your short story (a TikTok, YouTube video or traditional artwork) by April 30th for your chance to WIN a laptop! Plus, every participant will receive a gift card just for entering.
Send your story to linda@oneca.com and include your name, email & phone #
Why? Check out the pdf below.
Today – April 1, 2021 marks a historical achievement for NCFS, they have been recognized as a designated Child Welfare Agency! This designation will allow NCFS to assume responsibility for Indigenous child welfare matters for the six First Nations and for all Indigenous children and families served by NCFS’s provincial counterparts in these geographic areas. NCFS has been providing 24/7 child and family services for the following First Nations: Magnetawan, Wasauksing, Henvey Inlet, Dokis, Shawanaga, and Wahnapitae since 2019.
Check out the Winter edition of the official magazine of the Chiefs of Ontario.
Join us on February 18, 2021, for the 2nd Youth COVID-19 Town Hall presented by the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council and the Chiefs of Ontario.
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Summer Indigenous Institute
Next Facebook Live Information Session: Wednesday May 20th at 1:00 p.m. @IndigenousNU
Program overview
The Summer Indigenous Institute is a month-long program for Indigenous students entering university. Launched in July, 2019, the program offers Indigenous students an academic transition to their undergraduate studies. The program is offered to students who will be entering a degree program at Nipissing University, Algoma University, Lakehead University, and Laurentian University.
The program is also offered to students currently completing grade 11 or 12, college or are mature students who considering university in the future.
The program runs for four weeks in July, and offers two introductory Indigenous Studies courses for credit delivered through remote learning plus and on-campus experiential learning event in the fall of 2020.
This program supports students as they learn skills necessary for success at university. The program allows Indigenous students an advanced look at university life while also giving them a head start on their credits. The courses are taught by Indigenous faculty, and students have access to upper-year student mentors. Enji giigdoyang, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives also offers academic, personal and cultural support activities while students are in the program.
For students entering their first year of university, course credits are transferable to Nipissing University, Algoma University, Lakehead University and Laurentian University.
For students who are currently completing secondary school or college or are mature learners are welcome to take the program as non-credit option.
Students are exempt from paying tuition for the two courses.There is no cost for this program.
Program Dates: July 4 – July 30, 2020
Application Deadline: June 13, 2020
All completed applications (including supplemental requirements) must be sent to The Office of Indigenous Initiatives via email to indigenousprograms@nipissingu.ca
2020 Summer Indigenous Institute Application2020 Summer Indigenous Institute Application Revised May 5.pdf
For more information, contact:
Phone: 705.474.3450 Ext. 4312
Email: Indigenousprograms@nipissingu.ca