Aboriginal Initiatives Student Handbook 2013-2014

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Thank you

Mii gwech (Cree, Ojibway, Odawa, Algonquin)

T’ooyaksiy’N’iin (Nisga’a)

Mia:wen (Mohawk)

Musi cho (Dene)

Lim Lint (Oklanagan)

Gooksjam (Shuswap)

Ansihiik (Delaware)

Thank you to all

Nipissing University students

who contributed comments and suggestions in the creation of this handbook.

If you have any ideas of your

own that you would like to see

included in future handbooks

and/or newsletters,

please send your ideas to

[email protected]

Aboriginal Initiatives & Community Outreach 1


Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 1

Aboriginal Initiatives & Community Outreach ......................................................................................... 3

New Student Checklist ........................................................................................................................... 4

Welcome Pow Wow …………………………………………………………………………………………….5

How to use WebAdvisor………………………………………………………………………………………...6

Course Selection Guide………………………………………………………………………………………...8

University Services ........................................................................................................................... ....10

Study Tips……………………………………………………………………………………………………….17

CSL Biidaaban Community Service Learning ...................................................................................... 18

Aboriginal Advantage Program ……………………………………………………………………………….19

Aboriginal Mentorship Initiatives ...................................................................................................... 20-21

Directory of Services ………………………………………………………………………………………22-23

Health Services .................................................................................................................................... 24

North Bay Phone Numbers ............................................................................................................. 26-27

Financial, Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries .................................................................................. 27-39

Employment & Aboriginal Links ............................................................................................................ 40

Term 1 Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 42-75

Term 2 Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 75-107

Notes .................................................................................................................................................. 116

Table of Contents

Nipissing University Hours

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives

(and Aboriginal Student Lounge)

Mon. - Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sat. - Sun.: Closed

Cafeteria Hours Mon. - Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sat. - Sun.: Closed

Campus Book Shop Mon. - Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sat. - Sun.: Closed

Computer Labs (A120, A126, A128 & A130) Mon. - Thurs.: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sat. - Sun.: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m

Education Centre (University) Mon. - Fri.: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Sat. - Sun.: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Library Hours

(www.eclibrary.ca)

Mon. - Thurs.: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat.-Sun.: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Robert J Surtees Student

Athletics Centre

Mon. - Fri.: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Sat. - Sun.: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

UTS Technology Services (A139)

Mon. - Thurs.: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sat. - Sun.: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.


Notes


Notes


Aboriginal Initiatives & Community Outreach

The goal of Aboriginal Initiatives is to assist you in

successfully completing your degree or diploma program at

Nipissing University and to help you to have an enriching

experience while you are a student here.

We work in partnership with the students, staff and faculty

along with First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and

organizations to provide the following services:

Student Lounge F215

Access to computers and printers

Academic Support

Budgeting, funding and sponsorship assistance

Scholarships, bursaries and awards

Employment and career opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Cultural and social activities

Peer Academic Leader program (peer tutoring and

mentorship)

Aboriginal Leadership Initiative

Personal and career counseling

Our Resource center includes an accessible workstation with a

computer complete with assistive software for reading and writing.

This workstation is reserved for students with disabilities. Further

support, including testing services, is available through Student

Accessibility Services in B210.

Drop by to see our Student Success Coordinator in

F215-B or call to make an appointment at

(705) 474-3450, ext. 4252.

Is English your second language?

Have you ever considered how different language patterns

might affect your note-taking or essay writing skills? Contact

your Student Success Coordinator to see how your work might

be affected and what you can do about it.


As a new student to Nipissing University, there are a few things that you should do before

attending classes.

Have You…

□ Paid your $200 tuition deposit or made arrangements with your Band

to pay tuition fees? You will need to pay this deposit in order to register

for courses. If you have not, please notify your sponsor to fax a

sponsorship letter to the Finance Office. Their fax number is (705) 474-

5086 and they are located at F216.

□ Had your picture taken for your Student Card? Go to A139 to have

your picture taken. This is your student identification which provides

you access to many services at Nipissing University. It also serves as

your North Bay Bus pass.

□ Purchased a parking pass if you have a vehicle?

See Security Services Office located at B203.

□ Booked an appointment with an Academic Advisor to review the course calendar and degree

requirements for your area of study? Please call extensions 4322 or 4358. You can also go to room

A207 to book an appointment.

□ Deposited money onto your student card? This can be done in the library (ask for assistance).

Money can be placed on a student card which can be used to order print materials (photocopiers,

etc.) or purchase food from the cafeteria

□ Purchased your books at the campus shop? You can view the booklist at:

http://ww.nipissingu.ca/current-students/current-undergraduate/Pages/default.aspx

(Click on “book list” at the right)

□ Looked into Scholarships, awards and bursaries that you qualify for? See page 28 in this

handbook for details.

Dropped in or booked an appointment to see our Student Success Coordinator to F215 to

create a student success plan, learn about upcoming academic skills workshops, social events,

bursaries or scholarships. Please call extension 4252.

New Student Checklist

Reproduction of Daphne Odjig

work by Tanis Dokis


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Welcome Pow Wow


WebAdvisor is found on the Nipissing University home page www.nipissingu.ca.

Click on “My Nipissing”.

You must log on to access your account.

Logging in 1. Don’t know your User ID name? Select “What’s my user id?” and provide your last name and

email. Click the submit button and your User ID will be sent to your email.

2. Don’t know your Password? Click on “Forgot your password?” in order to retrieve your

password. You must fill in your Last Name and Student ID number.

3. To receive your Password, select an email address and a temporary password will be sent to the

email address immediately.

4. Log In by entering your User ID name and your temporary password.

5. Create a new permanent password. *Passwords must be 6 to 9 characters in length and must

contain both alpha and numeric characters. For example: “emily23”. Record and memorize your

new password.

6. Once at Main Menu, click on ‘WebAdvisor for Students’ and the following menus will appear: User

Accounts, Financial Information, Communication, Registration, Academic Profile, Official Form

Request and Tax Forms.

How to use WebAdvisor

User Accounts The User Account includes menus such as What’s my user ID?, Reset

my password, Change password, Mailing/ Home Address Change,

Register Ontario College of Teachers Registration Number.

Financial Information Financial Information displays information on Account summary,

Account Summary by term, Deposit and Financial Account

Information and Make a payment.

Communication Communication contains important documents outstanding or received,

application to residence and other correspondence.


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Registration The Registration menu allows you to Search for classes (No Log In

required), Search & Register for classes, Register/Drop Classes

and Manage my Waitlist.

1. Search for Classes (No login required) allows you to view

courses. Enter the specific Term, Subject and/or course number.

Select your location (North Bay) and click submit to narrow

search results. A list of courses will appear.

2. Search & Register (Login required) allows you to view courses

and register. Enter the specific Term, Subject and/or course

number. Select your location (North Bay) and click submit to

narrow search results. The results will display available courses

with Course Name and Title, Meeting information, Credits,

Faculty (Professor), LOC (location), status (open or closed), Cap/

Avail, Start date and End date. Select courses you wish to

register. If required to register in a lab or tutorial, click on the

appropriate lab or tutorial section as well as the course. Click

Submit. Confirm registration by clicking submit again. Your status

should appear as “Registered”. Repeat the previous steps to

register for more courses.

3. Register/Drop classes allows you to register/drop registered

course(s). Once you click submit, check the boxes next to the

course you wish to register/drop and click Submit. Manage my

Waitlist shows courses you are currently waitlisted, the purpose

being to quickly check if space has become available.

Academic Profile Access your Class Selections, Timetable, Exam Schedule,

Summary of Grades, Grades in Progress, Application for

Graduation, Transcript Requests and Order Textbooks from

Bookstore.

Official Form Request The Official Form request menu has Income Tax Receipt and

Term Invoice.

Tax Forms The Tax Forms menu contains your T2202A tax form.

How to use WebAdvisor


Course Selection Guide

Refer to the Nipissing University Academic Calendar and read the sections pertaining to your program

of study and in particular the areas of Academic Regulations/Information, Degree Requirements and

Individual Program Requirements. The requirements listed in the calendar are the requirements you

must complete in order to graduate.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the courses you select are appropriate, correct, or

complete in terms of fulfilling degree requirements. If you require assistance, please contact

Academic Advising in A207 at [email protected].

Example Term Course Name & Title

Location Meeting Information

Available/Capacity/Waitlist

Cr

Course with

Lecture Only

11FW NATI-1005-

FW001: Madjiting,

in the Beginning...

North Bay MAIN H102 LEC T

03:30PM 06:30PM

Terry Dokis

5/335/0 6.00

Course with

Lecture and

Lab

11FA PSYC-1106-

FA001:

Introduction to

Psychology I

North Bay MAIN A234 LEC M

08:30AM 11:30PM

Ken Stange

0/60/9 3.00

Course with

Lab (First)

11FA PSYC-1106L-

FA001 Lab for

PSYC- 1106

MAIN A230 LAB M

2:30PM 4:30PM

Stephanie Hevenor

0/20/0 0.00

FA – a three-credit course from September to December

WI – a three-credit course from January to April

FW – a six-credit course from September to April

Course Name and Title:

>PSYC is the Discipline (subject)

>1106 I s the Course Number

(first number indicates level)

>FA001is the section number

>LEC or LAB: Lecture or Lab

Meeting Information:

>MAIN: Main campus

>Room Number: A230

>Day: M - Monday

>Time (Course or LAB): 2:30PM 4:30PM

>Professor/Instructor: e.g. Terry Dokis


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If you have advanced registered:

View your course selections (under My Class Schedule) and ensure your courses are not in

conflict. If there are conflicts, you must make a course change to resolve the conflict.

If you are limited to a reduced course load and have advanced registered, withdraw from any

surplus courses you are in so that you have only the number of credits allowed. If you do not drop

the necessary courses by the deadline, the registrar’s office will remove you from the appropriate

number of courses.

If you have been put on a waiting list:

There are a select number of courses which permit a waiting list. If you are placed on a waiting list

and an opening becomes available, the registrar’s office will email you at your Nipissing email

address only. Once classes begin, you will have 48 hours to respond. If you do not respond to the

email within the time allowed, you will be removed from the waiting list.

Important Registration Information

Credit This number refers to the academic weight of a course. A general degree

(3-year) requires 90 credits whereas an honours degree (4-year) requires 120

credits. A full-time student in the fall/winter session may enroll in a maximum

course load of 30 credits and part-time students, a maximum of 18 credits.

Laboratory The hours required in a course (typically in sciences) for experimentation. This

experimentation is normally held in a smaller “laboratory” setting and led by a

professor or laboratory instructor.

Seminar A course or portion of a course which is taught through small group discussion or

instruction.

Tutorial A small group discussion portion of a larger lecture class which may be led by a

professor or by a tutorial assistant.

Lecture Typically the largest part of a course’s hours, usually led by a professor.

Prerequisite A course required as preparation into a more advanced academic course. This

ensures students have the required background to successfully complete the

course.

Anti-requisite A course which cannot be taken for credit, after, or at the same time as the

course which is listed.


Academic Advising Room A207 Call ext. 4358 to schedule an appointment. Academic Advisors are available to all students

who need advice on any academic matter. This

includes information on degree requirements,

discussion of course selection and program

planning, clarification of academic regulations,

policies and procedures, advising students

experiencing difficulties in courses and referring

students to available

resources necessary to

meet their academic

needs. It is

recommended students

meet annually with an

advisor— particularly

prior to advance

registration. The

university provides

these services for

students but students

are responsible to

ensure the courses in which they register meet

the degree requirements of their programs.

Academic Skills Program Room A201 Call ext. 4362 to schedule an appointment. Academic Skills Program fosters and helps

students fine-tune their academic skills.

Individual appointments and seminars are

available free of charge for improving: Academic

writing (essays, reviews, research papers); study

skills; grammar and punctuation; citing

references; oral presentations; Math and Science

skills and comprehension. Students may meet

with one of the Academic Skills Coordinators

either individually or in a small group, free of

charge.

Athletics Robert J. Surtees Athletics Centre Ext. 4397 Nipissing University Athletics offer a variety of

intramural and varsity programs. The intramural

program provides opportunities for all students to

participate in friendly competition in a variety of

sports and physical activities. Additionally,

Nipissing offers varsity-level competition in both

the Ontario College Athletics Association (OCAA)

and Ontario Universities Athletics (OUA).

The Robert J. Surtees

Student Athletics Centre

has a double gym, squash

court and fully-equipped

weight and cardiovascular

room.

For a complete listing of

athletics and services

offered, visit

www.nipissingu.ca/

athletics.

Photo above: The Robert J. Surtees Athletic

Centre is modern and fully equipped for both

sports and fitness.

Campus Shop Room C202 Ext. 5347 The Campus Shop carries all textbooks and

supplies needed for any course offered by

Nipissing University. The list is made available to

students on the internet at

http://www.nipissingu.ca/current-students/current

-undergraduate/Pages/default.aspx. The

Campus Shop also sells educational software,

school supplies and memorabilia. The Campus

Shop is open for extended hours during the first

two weeks of classes for your convenience.

University Services


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Counselling (Career) Room A201 Call ext. 4362 to schedule an appointment. Students unsure of their career interests or of the

options available to them are welcome to further

explore these with a counsellor. A Career

Planning Seminar, entitled “What Can I Do With

My Degree?”, is offered during both terms. It is

open to all students interested in exploring their

career planning and development.

Counselling (Personal) Room A201 Call ext. 4362 to schedule an appointment. If something in your life is interfering with your

studies, you may want to meet with a counsellor

for confidential support. Counselling is available

on campus at no cost to all students of Nipissing

University. Some common requests for personal

counselling include issues relating to

relationships, self-esteem, stress, decision-

making, crisis and adjustment to university life.

Accessibility Services Room A201 Call ext. 4331 to schedule an appointment. Learning Strategists are available to discuss

programs and support services for students with

disabilities. Disabilities may include physical/

mobility, visual, hearing, learning or other physical

and mental health conditions, which present

challenges or barriers to a student’s academic

performance. Nipissing University offers an

Enhanced Services Program (ESP) for students

with specific learning disabilities. Enhanced

services include: Admission, Orientation and

Transition support; L.D. screening and

assessment; Individualized education planning;

Adaptive technology training and support and

Mentoring support.

To arrange for support and academic

accommodations, the student must initiate

contact with the Office for Students with

Disabilities. It is important to note that appropriate

documentation of the disability is required before

services can be provided on a permanent basis.

Employment and Placement Services Room A201, [email protected] Call ext. 4459 to schedule an appointment. Students are invited to take advantage of student

placement services through the website

WorkopolisCampus.com. The Placement Office

posts both on-campus and off-campus positions

for permanent and temporary, part-time and full-

time jobs. The access code for the website at

WorkopolisCampus.com is NUJOBS.

Students looking for work may also place their

name on the Job Seekers’ Registry. Casual

employment is frequently available in many

university departments. Résumé Writing, Job

Search, Interview Skills, School-to-Work

Transition, and Portfolio Preparation Workshops

are offered on a regular

basis. Career/job fairs,

information sessions

and employment

interviews are

scheduled throughout

the year.

University Services


Finance Office Room F216, [email protected] Call ext. 4294 for further information. The Finance Office is responsible for the

financial transactions related to tuition fees,

incidental fees, residence charges and

miscellaneous charges. Payments may be made

in person with cash, personal cheque, certified

cheque or debit, by mail with personal or certified

cheque or through your internet banking

provider.

Financial Aid Room F216, [email protected] Call ext. 4311 for further information. Staff in the Financial Aid Office can assist you

with inquiries and provide applications related to

the Ontario Student Assistance Program

(OSAP), the Ontario Work Study Program

(OWSP), the Bursary for Students With

Disabilities (BSWD), emergency loans, Nipissing

Student Bursaries and other aspects of student

financial aid.

Health Services Room C211 Call ext. 5261 for further information. The Campus Heath Centre provides quality

services and health care delivery by licensed

physicians and registered nurses. Medical

services include: medical assessment and

treatment, health education and promotion,

counseling services, an immunization program,

massage and physiotherapy and a walk-in clinic.

To schedule an appointment call (705) 474-7600

ext. 5261 or visit the Health Centre in room C211

A portion of the Incidental Fees paid by students

purchases a group insurance plan which covers

prescription drugs and dental accident

expenses.

Liaison Services Room F209, [email protected] Call ext. 4517 for further information. Contact the Liaison Office to discover how you

can participate in on-campus recruitment events

such as our annual phone calls to Nipissing

applicants, and our Nipissing UpClose Open

Houses. You can also let us know that you plan

to visit your old high school or will be attending

student conferences or events as we may be

able to provide you with brochures or other

Nipissing "stuff" to enhance your involvement.

Ask about our off-campus recruitment activities,

Nip-Work jobs in our office or to indicate your

interest in applying for future Liaison Officer

positions. Please visit the Liaison Services

website at www.nipissingu.ca/registrar/liaison.

Library Services Harris Learning Library, [email protected] Call ext. 4222 for further information. The library provides study carrels, group study

space, videos, DVDs, computers, laptops and

over 180 000 books and access to nearly 20 000

journals in either print or electronic format. All

you need is your student card.

Visit the Education Centre website at

www.eclibrary.ca. Click on the ‘Catalogue’ link to

University Services

Mike Harris Learning Library


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see what you can borrow. Search for articles by

clicking ‘E-Resources’ to view online. Want

something we don’t have? Just order it through

Racer, the online inter-library loans service.

Math Drop-In Centre Room A223 Whether you have a question or need a place to

study, the Drop-In Centre runs Monday to

Thursday and is the place to find help in

mathematics. The centre is staffed by faculty and

student assistants who are there to answer your

questions and help you on an informal basis. A

schedule will be available after classes begin.

Please check the Physics/Math Bulletin and TV

monitors. The schedule is posted in September.

Nipissing University Student Union Student Centre, [email protected] Call ext. 4489 for further information. The Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU)

(located in the Student Centre) is the official body

representing the student point of view in the

university’s administration and academic

decisions. NUSU provides a wide variety of

social activities for all students such as Frosh

Week, trips, and formal functions. NUSU also

serves specific student interests through its

recognition and/or funding of clubs and societies

as well as its running of awareness campaigns.

NUSU's mandate is academic excellence and

social growth for all Nipissing University

students. To get involved with NUSAC, visit

www.nusac.ca.

Nipissing University Student Ambassadors Room F301, [email protected] Call ext. 4330 for further information. NUSA works to promote school spirit and enrich

all aspects of university life by creating,

encouraging and maintaining an active, loyal

relationship between students, alumni, faculty

and administration by stimulating interest and

participation in alumni and university activities.

The goal of the extensive volunteer group is to

maintain the integrity of the University by creating

a positive first and lasting impression.

Off-Campus Housing Town House Residence Office, [email protected] Call ext. 5345 for further information. [email protected] Off-Campus Housing information is available in

the Off-Campus Housing office located in the

Townhouse Complex Administrative Building.

This service is designed to assist students in

sourcing and locating available accommodation

throughout North Bay. Students can pick up a

hard-copy of the most current Off-Campus

Housing List providing names, addresses, styles

of accommodation and contact information. The

listing is updated on an on-going basis and is

also available online at www.offcampusrez.on.ca.

Office of the Registrar Room F209, [email protected] Call ext. 4521 for further information. The Office of the Registrar is the official record-

keeper of the university. Applications for

admission to all university’s programs, and

registration for courses within those programs

are coordinated through this office. Admission

information including supplementary applications

for programs such as Criminal Justice and

Orientation to Teaching (OTT) are available here.

Anyone wishing to change their program must

apply to do so through the Office of the Registrar.

The Registrar’s Office is also responsible for

records and scheduling. Students can order

official transcripts here and have documents

related to your university enrolment authorized.

University Services


Parking Room B203 Call ext. 5505 for further information. Paid parking is in effect everywhere on the main

Campus and at each Residence. Parking

applications may be mailed to the Security

Service Office any time during summer months

to reserve your parking permit for September.

Peer Tutor Program Room A201 Call ext. 4362 for further information. Students who are having trouble in a particular

course or who want to maximize their learning

experience may hire their own peer tutor. Peer

tutors have achieved a B+ (or better) in the

course they tutor and have maintained an overall

average of B (or better). A non-refundable fee of

$25.00 provides for five hours of tutoring

services.

Print Plus Room F103, [email protected] Call ext. 4348 for further information. Print Plus offers a wide range of printing and

binding services to students including: full and

highlight colour as well as black & white printing/

copying; a selection of tape binding options;

mass CD/DVD burning and booklet making.

For more info please visit the Print Plus website

at www.nipissingu.ca/printplus.

Residence and Conference Services Admin Office, Governors House, [email protected] Call ext. 2500 for further information. Living away from home for the first time can be

an exciting and challenging experience. Nipissing

University paves the way with an excellent

residence life program. The University believes

that first-year students benefit greatly from the

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opportunity to live in residence and that the

transition from high school to university is

much easier as a result. Our Residence Staff

are on-site and ready assist in any way that

they can. Students are encouraged to

participate in the social and educational

programs that are put on by our residence

staff and our Residents’ Council.

If you enjoy helping out, there are many

opportunities to get involved. Please visit the

Residence and Conference Services website

at www.nipissingu.ca/residence.

Research and Graduate Studies Room F307,[email protected] Call ext. 4198 for further information. The Research and Graduate Studies office

coordinates the application process for 4th year

students wishing to apply for funding to attend

Masters programs. The Office advises students

and faculty on writing references and how to

apply to the three Federal granting Agencies.

Scholarship workshops are held at end of

September each year prior to deadlines for

applications: November (NSERC) and January

(SSHRC/CIHR).

The Research and Graduate Studies Office helps

students apply for summer jobs through the

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research

Awards program (USRAs) in April. Visit Research

Services website at www.nipissingu.ca/research.

Schulich School of Education Room F201, [email protected] Call ext. 4465 for further information. The Schulich School of Education Office provides

academic advising regarding education courses.

In addition, the Faculty co-ordinates education

practicum placements for students in the

concurrent education program and community

leadership placements for students in the

bachelor of physical & health education program.

Students in both programs can meet with their

respective placement officer should they have

questions/concerns regarding their placements.

Security Room B203, [email protected] Call ext. 5505 for further information. The safety and security of our students and staff

is a prime concern at Nipissing University. The

Campus Safety Committee ensures that a

number of safety measures are provided. These

include: a Campus Walk service, emergency

telephones, a Whistle Program, increased

lighting, security mirrors and surveillance

cameras. A brochure on these and other safety

measures is available in the Human Resources

Department/Office of Student Development and

Services Office or the Security Office.

University Services

Campus Security (B203)

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1

Daytime: 705-474-7600 ext. 5505

Cell Phone: 705-498-7244

Campus Safety Walk Program

705-494-9192


Transition Services Room A201, [email protected] Call ext. 4241 for further information. The adjustment to university, challenges

throughout, and preparation to depart are

experiences that all students face. Nipissing

University offers programs and services that help

make those transitions as smooth as possible.

The Mentor Program is a valuable peer resource

that provides new students access to the

knowledge and experience of caring upper-year

students.

The Welcome Program for Non-Traditional

Students is held annually in September. Any

student who is NOT directly-entering from high

school is invited to attend our welcome program for

non-traditional students. It includes vital

information about Nipissing University and features

a series of interactive workshops that will assist the

non-traditional student transition to university.

University Technology Services Room A139, [email protected] Call ext. 4342 for further information. University Technology Services (UTS) provides

computing and classroom technology support

services for faculty, staff and students. Among

these services, are: Windows & Mac teaching labs;

one GIS teaching lab; wireless network access for

laptops in all academic locations and residence

rooms. Email addresses, webpage space and

internet access are provided at no additional cost

to registered students. Other services provided to

students include a range of equipment for

preparing, publishing and presenting material

Please drop in any time or visit our web page at

www.nipissingu.ca/uts

Women’s Centre [email protected] Call ext. 4213 for further information. The Nipissing University Women’s Centre is open

to women and men on campus who are advocates

of equality and Human Rights. The members of

this Centre aim to heighten awareness of equality

issues (i.e. sexism, racism,

homophobia, able-ism, etc.)

through coordinating events

and campaigns on campus

and throughout the

community that address

gender and equality issues.

In the centre you will find a

resource library and a safe,

positive space in which

people can come together

and share their thoughts,

feelings, concerns and

receive support. Meetings

are held weekly from

September until April,

everyone is welcome.

University Services



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Taking Notes Having good notes prepares you for exams!

Before Class: Get Ready To Take Notes

Review notes from the previous class

Complete all assigned readings before class

so you understand the information that the

lecture is building upon.

During Class: Take Notes

Keep focused on what your professor says.

Listen for key statements such as: “the

important point is…” “remember that…”

Be sure to include

information that

your professor

repeats or writes

on the board.

Write quickly, use

abbreviations,

symbols and short

sentences.

Put question marks

beside material that you are not sure of.

Ask questions if something is confusing or

unclear.

After Class: Rewrite Your Notes

Rewrite your notes and elaborate on them.

Make them more complete, change your

abbreviations and use longer sentences.

Use your textbooks and other sources to

clarify the material which you identified with

question marks. If necessary ask another

student or your professor for help.

Check with other students to ensure you

didn’t miss out on any important information.

Healthy Study Habits Study in the same place at the same time and

find a quiet place, away from distractions with

room to work. Find what time of day you

concentrate best and study daily during that time.

Eliminate distractions and turn off the TV, turn

down the radio, take phone calls only when you

have finished studying.

Tackle the hardest tasks first and get it out of

the way when your mind is fresh.

Schedule long-term projects by

breaking down larger projects.

For example,

1. Gather research,

2. Write a rough draft

3. Editing

4. Create final product

Set a deadline for each component and stick to it!

(See http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/ for a great tool that can help with this!)

Review your notes regularly by taking a few minutes each day to review what you learnt.

Schedule your homework sessions and make up a quick schedule as to how you are going to use your time. Break it up into blocks of time that you will spend on each task.

Arrange a study date and meet with a study buddy to go through the material you are studying. This gives you an opportunity to clarify areas you are not sure of, and also reinforces the material for you both!

Finally, reward yourself by taking five! You’ve worked hard all week, allow some time for fun!

Study Tips


CSL Biidaaban Community Service Learning

What is Community Service-Learning? Community Service-Learning (CSL) is an

educational approach integrating theory taught in

the classroom with real-world experiences in the

community. Students are immersed at not-for-

profit organizations, and other community

settings in projects or activities designed to

reflect classroom learning. In return, the

organization is able to guide student learning

while receiving volunteer assistance.

Reflection is an essential part of the SCL

experience and links the “service” and “learning.”

Your course assignment is designed do give you

an opportunity to explore these connections.

How is this all done? The Biidaaban Community Service-Learning

Office works with the community to meet

identified needs and with faculty to integrate CSL

placements into courses. We also provide

orientation and training programs and assist with

resources and transportation costs. Some

organizations also have their own orientation/

training programs which will provide you with

much of the background you will need on your

placement. Once placements begin, each

student is monitored to ensure satisfaction for

everyone involved.

For More Information:

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives F 215

Telephone: (705) 474-3450 ext. 4586

Where can I do a placement? Students are placed in a variety of agencies and

organizations across North Bay. All placements

are arranged by the BCSL Office and approved

by the professor. We have developed placement

opportunities with child and youth organizations,

social service agencies, First Nations, community

centers and arts/cultural organizations. If you

have a suggestion, the BCSL office would be

happy to look into it.

What courses have CSL placements?

SWLF 3995: Community Service-Learning for

Social Development— The focus is a CSL

practicum which provides students with applied

experiences in social development. During in-

class sessions students will learn about theories

of social development and CSL.

Schulich School of Education with Consecu-

tive Education and Concurrent Education

Biidaaban Youth Groups and classroom sup-

port.


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Aboriginal Advantage Program

Aboriginal Advantage Program The Aboriginal Advantage Program is a university

transition program for students pursuing an

undergraduate degree. If you have taken some

courses at the high school level but find that you

need additional courses to enroll in an

undergraduate degree program, the Aboriginal

Advantage Program is an option for you.

Students in the Aboriginal Advantage

Program are fulltime students in an

undergraduate degree program of the Faculty

of Arts and Sciences.

When you complete the program you will have

developed a strong foundational basis to help

ensure success in your undergraduate degree

studies at Nipissing University.

Academic Upgrading Supports

One-on-One tutoring

Writing and Grammar Skills Workshops

Computer Labs

Study Skills Workshops

Counseling & Personal Supports

Personal Counseling

Stress Management

Transition Support

Budgeting Assistance

Cultural Supports

Sharing Circles

Personal Discussions with an Elder

Enji Giidoyang Student Lounge (F215)

Guest Speakers

For More Information:

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives F 215

Telephone: (705) 474-3450 ext. 4441

[email protected]

Student

Academic &

Upgrading

Support

Cultural

Support

Counseling

& Personal

Support

Peer &

Community

Support


Aboriginal Mentorship Program

Aboriginal Mentorship Initiatives

The Aboriginal Mentorship Initiatives aims to provide opportunities for

leadership and mentorship development among First Nation, Metis and Inuit

university students. The Aboriginal Mentorship Initiatives Officer works to

provide new and returning students access to programs and services designed

to support student success, develop leadership skills and create a supportive on

campus community.

Aboriginal Student Links

The Aboriginal Student Links (ASL) Program is designed to develop the

leadership/mentorship skills of Aboriginal university students. ASL interns

facilitate weekly programming, at local high schools, where they help to develop the leadership qualities of

Aboriginal secondary school students and encourage the pursuit of post secondary studies. This is an opportunity

for university students to enhance their learning, develop communication skills and strengthen their own

leadership potential.

As an ASL Intern you have access to training in:

Cultural Awareness

Working With Youth At Risk

First Aid

Duty to Report

Suicide Awareness


The Aboriginal Mentorship Program seeks to provide new Aboriginal students with an opportunity to interact with

and receive support from upper year Aboriginal student mentors. Student mentors will work with mentees and

offer support in the areas of transition to university, academic success and access to university and community

support services. Mentors will have the opportunity to develop their leadership potential by defining their own

success strategies and passing those strategies on through the mentorship of other students.

As an Aboriginal Mentor you will have access to training in:

Academic Success Strategies

University/Community Supports

Confidentiality

Student Success Workshops

Effective Questioning Techniques


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Peer Academic Leader Tutors

Upper year Aboriginal university student host one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions in Mathematics,

English Studies, and Science. Students have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge in the subject area,

develop communication skills and make friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

As a Peer Academic Leader you will have access to training in:

Academic Success Strategies

University/Community Supports

Confidentiality

Student Success Workshops

Effective Questioning Techniques

How to Join

Joining our team could be one of the most rewarding experiences of your university career. If you would like

to take advantage of any of these opportunities either as a leader or to access a tutor or mentor please

contact the Aboriginal Mentorship Program Officer by phone at 705-474-3450 ext. 4357, email at

[email protected] or drop by the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives in F215.

Become an ASL Intern!!


Office of Aboriginal Initiatives, F215-C

100 College Drive, Box 5002

North Bay, ON P1B 8L7

Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4357

Fax: 705-472-8601

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


On the following pages, you’ll find telephone and office numbers for many of the services that you might want to use while you are here at Nipissing University. You can obtain more information about these services from your Student Success Coordinator.

Main Switchboard: 705)-474-3450

Aboriginal Services in the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives - Room F215 Secretary ................................................................................................................................... ext. 4899

Student Success Coordinator…………………………………. ................................................... ext. 4252

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives ................................................................................................... ext. 4509

Aboriginal Mentorship Initiatives ............................................................................................... ext. 4357

Academic Advising - Room A207 Amanda Layland, Secretary ...................................................................................................... ext. 4567

Alumni Association - Room F301 Alumni Relations Officer ............................................................................................................ ext. 4573

Athletics - Robert J. Surtees Athletics Centre Athletics Clerk ........................................................................................................................... ext. 4539

Campus Shop - Room C202 To contact the campus shop, call.............................................................................................. ext. 5347

Financial Aid - Room F216 Student Awards Clerk ............................................................................................................... ext. 4311

Finance Office - Room F216 Accounts Receivable Clerk ....................................................................................................... ext. 4419

Health Services - Room C211 To schedule an appointment, please call (705) 474-7600 ....................................................... ext. 5261

Liaison Services - Room F209 Assistant Registrar, Liaison ....................................................................................................... ext. 4518

Receptionist ............................................................................................................................... ext. 4517

Library Services Library Clerk ............................................................................................................................. ext. 4222

Math Drop-In Centre A schedule will be available after classes begin. Please check the Physics/Math Bulletin Board

Directory of Services



1 Spring Convocation

Application Deadline

2 3 Grad Dinner 4 Last Day of FW/WI

Courses

5

6 7

Exams

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13 14

Exams

15 16 17 18

Good Friday

University Closed

19

20 21

Easter Monday

University Closed

22

Exams

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Exams

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“Great spirits have always encountered violent

opposition from mediocre minds.”

Albert Einstein

To Do



1 Spring Convocation

Application Deadline

2 3 Grad Dinner 4 Last Day of FW/WI

Courses

5

6 7

Exams

8 9 10 11 12

13 14

Exams

15 16 17 18

Good Friday

University Closed

19

20 21

Easter Monday

University Closed

22

Exams

23 24 25 26

27 28

Exams

29 30

“Great spirits have always encountered violent

opposition from mediocre minds.”

Albert Einstein

April 2014


Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) - Student Centre General information ................................................................................................................... ext. 4801

NUSU President ........................................................................................................................ ext. 4489

Off-campus Housing To request an off-campus housing list, contact the Off-Campus Housing Office at ext. 5345

(leave message) or email: [email protected].

Office of Student Development & Services - Room A201 Receptionist ............................................................................................................................... ext. 4321

Secretary, Counseling and Disability Services .......................................................................... ext. 4362

Disability Services Officer .......................................................................................................... ext. 4331

Office of the Registrar - Room F209 To contact the Registrar's Office please call ............................................................................. ext. 4511

Print Plus - Room F103 For General Contact, please call ............................................................................................... ext. 4348

Residence Clerk - Governors House ........................................................................................................... ext. 3700

Clerk - Chancellors House ......................................................................................................... ext. 2601

Clerk - Townhouse...................................................................................................................... ext.3100

Security Services and Parking - Room B203 Security Services and/or Parking, please call .......................................................................... ext. 5505

Security Services Cell Phone .................................................................................................... 498-7244

Security Services After Hours .......................................................................................... (705) 474-5166

Campus Walk Program ................................................................................................... (705) 494-9192

Student Employment - Room A201 Secretary .................................................................................................................................. ext. 4459

Schulich School of Education - Room F201 To contact the Schulich School of Education, call .................................................................... ext. 4465

University Technology Services - Room A139 To contact UTS, call .................................................................................................................. ext. 4342

All personnel listed in this directory may be contacted by email.

Access the University’s e-mail directory through our home page at www.nipissingu.ca

or directory at http://www.nipissingu.ca/directories/Pages/TelephoneDirectory.aspx

Directory of Services


Dial 911 For A Medical Emergency! First-aid trained security personnel are located within the university in Room B203 (Security & Parking)

and can be contacted by phoning ext. 5505. Security personnel can also be contacted by cell phone at

705-498-7244. University staff should only be contacted for minor medical problems. Local students

should contact their personal family physician for medical treatment.

The Emergency Department of the North Bay Regional Health Centre is located at 50 College Drive

(just down the hill) and is open 24 hours a day. This site can be contacted by calling 705-474-8600.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit offers a variety of Clinics that serve to Immunize,

Counsel, Test and Treat the community at large, including: Care Seat Clinics, Genetics, Immunization,

Influenza, Sexual Health Clinics and Travel Information. Their website offers a lot of information and

fact sheets about different health topics, and can be accessed at http://www.healthunit.biz/.

681 Commercial Street 705-474-1400

Hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you have a Dental emergency, and do not have a dentist, please call 705-476-5444.

Walk-in Clinics are available to anyone upon the presentation of a Canada health card. Please keep in

mind that these following locations are generally busy, and may have line-ups for medical service:

Telehealth Ontario is available by calling 1-866-797-0000. Call to speak with a nurse and receive free

medical advice. Remember to have your health card handy.

Health Services

Doctor’s Clinic

705-495-0300

1950 Algonquin Avenue, Suite 303

(Guardian Drugs Building, across from

Sobey’s and Zellers)

www.walkinclinicnorthbay.com

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Thursday, Friday

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hours may vary, it is

suggested to call ahead.

Near North Medical Clinic

705-495-2685

(at Shoppers Drug Mart)

66 Josephine Street

Monday to Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ferris Medical Clinic

705-495-4000

5-41 Lakeshore Dr.

Monday to Friday

1:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m.

By Appointment Only!


Recipes

Dandelion Stir Fry Salt and Pepper (Dash)

3 Wild Onions

Bacon Grease (best) or Fat

2 Trout, Salmon or Bass

6 Handfuls of Dandelion Greens

White Sage (Few Pinches) 1 Lemon

Cut and clean fish. Cut into long strips. Chop onion.

Slice lemon into thin disks. Wash and chop dandelion

leaves. Grease metal fry pan slightly with bacon

grease (so you don't burn the fish). Put on a semi hot

coal. Add onion, 5-6 thin slices of lemon, salt, pepper,

and a few pinches of white sage (make sure sage is

ground up a little). Let cook about 3/4 of the way and

then add the dandelion leaves. Cook until leaves are

soft. Add salt, pepper, sage, again. When ready drip on

a little bit of lemon juice for taste. Add more grease if stuff

sticks to the pan too much. It should brown just a bit.

Cooking for One: Teriyaki Steak Sandwich 1 small steak chopped into slices (substitute venison or moose)

1/2 an onion

2 tbsp teriyaki sauce

Lettuce

Dijon mayonnaise

A baguette (or lightly grilled tortilla)

Sautée the onions in the teriyaki sauce and a drop of olive oil.

Add the steak and cook with the onions and drizzle a little teriyaki sauce over the meat for extra flavor

Spread the Dijon mayonnaise over the baguette and add the lettuce and some black pepper.


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14-minute Maple Fudge

4 cups maple syrup

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup butter

1 cup chopped nut meats

1 tsp lemon extract

Starting cold, cook maple syrup, cream and

butter together at a gentle boil for 9 minutes after

boiling point is reached. Remove from heat, add

nut meats and lemon, stir vigorously with wooden

spoon for 5 minutes. Pour into buttered pans.

When cool cut in squares.

Marion Carruthers (Beaucage) Scone Recipe 2 cups flour

3/4 tsp salt (use regular tsp)

3 tsps of baking powder (use regular tsp)

1 cup milk or (1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup milk)

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt with a fork in a

bowl. Add milk to dry mixture with fork. Don't stir

too much!! Just mix together. Watch for wet

mixture with active baking powder bubbles!!! Put

on cutting board (floured) or counter – and flour

on hands and top of dough. Flatten with hands-

rolling pin suppresses yeast!!! Cut out, shake off

excess flour, and fry in med-hot frying pan!! Can

double recipe to make bigger batch!! Tah Dah!!!

You made scones!!!

Recipes

Homesickness Leaving your home, family and community for

the first time to attend university can be an

overwhelming and stressful experience.

Homesickness is caused from leaving friends,

family and home environment. The symptoms

of homesickness are worry, stress,

unhappiness and feeling isolated.

At the same time, adapting to your new

environment, meeting new people and having a

new place can be a wonderful learning

experience. We welcome you to drop by the

Aboriginal student lounge (F215) to get to know

other students or you can talk to the staff about

any concerns you may have.

Would students be interested in joining in on a

Aboriginal Student’s Council ? Contact the OAI


Social and Human Service Organizations Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre Crisis Line 705-476-3355

Office 705-840-2403

Community Care Access Centre Near North 222 McIntyre St. W. 705-476-2222

Crisis Centre of North Bay 198 Second Ave W. 705-472-6204

Nipissing Transition House 547 John St. 705-476-2429

North Bay Indian Friendship Centre 980 Cassells St. 705-472-2811

North Bay Food Bank 1319 Hammond St. 705-495-3290

North Bay Police Services 135 Princess St. W. 705-472-1234

Ojibway Family Resource Centre NFN 705-472-3321

Wife Assault Helpline 547 John St. 705-476-2429

Victim Crisis Assistance Referral Service 135 Princess St. W. 705-472-2649

Volunteer Centre 183 First. Ave W. 705-472-0200

YMCA 186 Chippewa St. W 705-497-9622

Non-Profit Housing Crossroads Co-Operative Homes 470 Bunting Dr. 705-497-9678

Gateway Housing Co-Operative Inc. 41-390 Champlain St. 705-474-2158

Native People of Nipissing Housing Corp. 120 Massey Dr. 705-497-1773

Northern Lights Co-Operative Homes 659 McKeown Ave. 705-474-6097

North Bay Municipal Non Profit Housing 133 Main St. W 705-472-2441

Transportation Services Jazz Air Ontario Inc. Reservations 1-888-247-2262

Air Canada Reservations 1-888-247-2262

The Station - Bus & Rail (Ontario Northland) 100 Station Rd. 705-495-4200

Greyhound Canada Passenger Information 1-800-661-8747

City Transit North Bay Transit 705-474-0419

Para-Bus Booking 705-474-0626, ext. 2165

Banks/Financial Institutions Bank of Montreal 154 Main St. E. 705-472-2620

Bank of Nova Scotia 204 Main St. W. 705-494-4689

390 Lakeshore Dr. 705-474-0140

Royal Bank Airport & Stockdale Rd. 705-494-7100

100 Main St. W. 705-472-5470

Caisse Populaire Cassells & First 705-474-5650

C.I.B.C. 1236 Algonquin Ave. 705-472-2310

Main & Fraser. 705-474-8900

Alternate Savings 107 Sheriff St. 705-472-9700

Northern Credit Union 525 Main St. E. 705-476-3500

Toronto Dominion 2031 Cassells St. 705-474-3421

240 Main St. E. 705-472-4370

North Bay Mall 705-474-1724

North Bay will be your home for the next few years, learn about your community through the

City of North Bay website www.city.north-bay.on.ca!

North Bay Phone Numbers


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Student Budget

Discretionary Income

Item Amount

Monthly Income

Monthly expenses

Semester expenses

Difference

Fall Semester Expenses

Item Amount

Tuition

Lab fees

Other fees

Books

Deposits

Transportation

Total

Monthly Income

Item Amount

Estimated monthly net in-

come

Scholarships/bursaries

Funding/OSAP

Other income

Total

Monthly Expenses

Item Amount

Rent

Utilities

Cell phone

Groceries

Auto expenses

Student loans

Other loans

Credit cards

Insurance

Laundry

Hair cuts

Medical expenses

Entertainment

Childcare

Miscellaneous

Total

Winter Semester Expenses

Item Amount

Tuition

Lab fees

Other fees

Books

Deposits

Transportation

Total


Financial Information

The Financial Aid office can assist you with inquiries

and applications and all other aspects of student

finances. They can be found in room F216 or by

calling (705) 474-3450 ext 4311

Contact them or visit the following website

www.nipissingu.ca/financialaid for information on:

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

OSAP - http://osap.gov.on.ca/

Budgeting tools

Other funding options

Important Notes: Refer to Academic Calendar for payment dates

and deadlines.

It is very important that you become familiar with

the regulations of your funding source (for

example, OSAP or band funding). Visit the OSAP

website listed above, or review the education

policies of your band.

Course withdrawals after the term begins have

academic and financial implications. It is

important that you are aware of important dates

and deadlines as they pertain to withdrawals and

withdrawal procedures. Please refer to the

Academic Calendar for important dates, speak to

an Academic Advisor and speak to your funder to

discuss implications of withdrawal.

Some funders, including several First Nation

education departments, require official transcripts

of grades after each semester. Make sure you

are familiar with the education funding policies of

your funding sponsor. The Aboriginal Initiatives

office has copies of Education Policies for some

First Nations bands for your reference.

Definition of Terms: Scholarships: based on academic achievement.

(Note: unless otherwise specified in the terms of

the scholarship, you must be in a full course load

(18 credits) to be considered for an award and to

receive the award)

Bursaries: based on financial need.

Awards: based on financial need/academics and

other relevant criteria.

Ian Desjardins receiving a Dave Marshall Leadership Award


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The following pages contain a listing of internal and external scholarships, awards and bursaries. This

should assist in your search for financial aid while studying at Nipissing University. The Student

Success Coordinator can help with your applications.

Financial Information—Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

In addition to the following pages of internal and external funding opportunities, you may wish

to consider visiting these sites for more scholarships, bursaries and awards:

Aboriginal Canada Portal http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/ab/site.nsf/index-eng?openview

Student Awards http://www.studentawards.com/

Aboriginal Scholarships (McGill) http://www.mcgill.ca/fph/scholarships/

TD Canada Trust http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/

More Canadian Scholarships http://www.univforum.com/canadian-scholarships.html

School Finder http://www.schoolfinder.com/

Contact your home community to learn about local businesses that may have awards.

It does take time and effort to apply …

but a financial boost always comes in handy!

So … Apply, Apply, Apply!!!

There are literally hundreds of awards,

scholarships and bursaries available to students

who apply and with so many to choose from,

there is likely to be something for everyone.

Every year students miss out on the opportunity

to obtain funds simply because they did not

apply.

At Nipissing University there are many awards

you can simply apply by filling out an application

form at the Financial aid office (F216).

Applications often require more than filling out

forms. Many ask for letters, resumes or

references so start early and plan for this as soon

as possible to make the process easier.

Tips When Applying for Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Know your strengths! (make a list of clubs

you belong to, accomplishments, awards,

volunteer work, etc)

Be informed (find out as much as you can

about the award you are applying for, to be

sure you fit the criteria)

Spelling, grammar and sentence structure

are important, just as they are in a job

application!

Do not worry if your marks are not stellar.

Many bursaries and awards are not based on

marks. For example, a student who is a

single parent with an average of 68% is in

many cases seen as equivalent to a student

who is single and has an average of 80%


Internal Award Description Contact Information Value Eligibility Requirements Link

Phyllis Kathleen Hart

Memorial Bursaries

(November 1st)

Awarded on the basis of financial need

to Aboriginal Nipissing University

students

Financial Aid Office (F216)

Variable

$500 Minimum

Complete a Nipissing University Application for

Students Awards available from the Financial Aid

Office.

http://www.nipissingu.ca/

departments/student-financial-

services/

Nipissing University

Aboriginal Arts and Science

Award (November 1st)

Presented annually to a second year full

-time aboriginal student enrolled in an

undergraduate degree program

Financial Aid Office (F216) $500 Have a minimum admission average of 75% and

demonstrate financial need.



services/


Bachelor of Education

Aboriginal Award (November

1st)

Presented annually to a full-time

Aboriginal student enrolled in the

Bachelor of Education.





services/

Alan J. Johnson Memorial

Scholarship (November 1st)

Awarded to an applicant of Native

Canadian ancestry enrolled in the

Bachelor of Education Program at

Nipissing





services/

Nipissing University Arts

and Science Aboriginal



-time Aboriginal student enrolled in an

undergraduate degree program.

Financial Aid Office (F216) $500 Be enrolled in the full-time Bachelor of Education

Program and have the highest prerequisite

qualifications.



services/

The Aboriginal

Postsecondary Education &

Training Bursary (November

1st)

The Aboriginal Postsecondary

Education & Training Bursary is

provided to Nipissing University

Aboriginal students on the basis of

financial need.

Office of Aboriginal

Initiatives


100 College Drive,

Box 5002


Variable (up to

$3500)

Ontario is the province where you (or your

spouse or parents, if applicable) last lived for 12

consecutive months without being a full-time post

-secondary student. Demonstrate financial need.

Students must self-identify as an Aboriginal

student (which includes First Nation (status and

non-status), Metis and Inuit students).

http://www.nipissingu.ca/aboriginal

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (Internal)

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Internal & External

The lists contain numerous opportunities for

internal scholarships, bursaries and awards.

Further information can be found at:

http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/student-

financial-services/

Unless otherwise indicated, applications can be

filled out on the Web Bursary application in late

September found on WebAdvisor at:

http://my.nipissingu.ca/

If you have any questions,

you can contact the following:

Financial Aid Office

(F216)

Tel: 705-474-3450

ext. 4311

Student Success

Coordinator (F215)

Tel: 705-474-3450

ext. 4252



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“Success is the sum of small efforts,

repeated day in and day out.”

Robert Collier

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“Success is the sum of small efforts,

repeated day in and day out.”

Robert Collier

2 3 4 5 6 7 Last Day to Withdraw

WI

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Internal Award Description Contact Information Value Eligibility Requirements Link

Phyllis Kathleen Hart

Memorial Bursaries

(November 1st)

Awarded on the basis of financial need

to Aboriginal Nipissing University

students

Financial Aid Office (F216)

Variable

$500 Minimum

Complete a Nipissing University Application for

Students Awards available from the Financial Aid

Office.



services/


Aboriginal Arts and Science



-time aboriginal student enrolled in an

undergraduate degree program





services/


Bachelor of Education

Aboriginal Award (November

1st)

Presented annually to a full-time

Aboriginal student enrolled in the

Bachelor of Education.





services/

Alan J. Johnson Memorial

Scholarship (November 1st)

Awarded to an applicant of Native

Canadian ancestry enrolled in the

Bachelor of Education Program at

Nipissing





services/

Nipissing University Arts

and Science Aboriginal



-time Aboriginal student enrolled in an

undergraduate degree program.

Financial Aid Office (F216) $500 Be enrolled in the full-time Bachelor of Education

Program and have the highest prerequisite

qualifications.



services/

The Aboriginal

Postsecondary Education &

Training Bursary (November

1st)

The Aboriginal Postsecondary

Education & Training Bursary is

provided to Nipissing University

Aboriginal students on the basis of

financial need.

Office of Aboriginal

Initiatives


100 College Drive,

Box 5002


Variable (up to

$3500)

Ontario is the province where you (or your

spouse or parents, if applicable) last lived for 12

consecutive months without being a full-time post

-secondary student. Demonstrate financial need.

Students must self-identify as an Aboriginal

student (which includes First Nation (status and

non-status), Metis and Inuit students).

http://www.nipissingu.ca/aboriginal

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (Internal)


External Award Description Contact Information Value Eligibility Requirements Link

Royal Bank Student Awards

Program

(February 28th)

Launched in 1992, the RBC Aboriginal

Student Awards Program sets out to

assist Aboriginal students complete their

post-secondary education and help RBC

strengthen its relationship with the

Aboriginal community.

RBC Royal Bank Aboriginal

Student Awards 330 Front

Street West, Fourth Floor

Toronto, Ontario M5V 3B5

Fax: 416-348-6455

Up to

$4,000.00 per

year for a

maximum of 4

years

Must be a permanent resident or Canadian

Currently in or accepted to an accredited

post-secondary institution in Canada

Maintain a full course load that leads to a

recognized degree, certificate or diploma;

require financial assistance

http://www.rbc.com/careers/

aboriginal_student_awards.html

Aboriginal Awards

Canadian National North

America’s Railroad

(March 1st)

National Aboriginal

Achievement Foundation

Attn: Education Department

P.O. Box 759 Generations

Drive, Ohsweken, ON

N0A 1M0

CN makes awards available to Inuit, status/non-

status or Métis students in a post-secondary pro-

gram in Canada leading to a career in the trans-

portation industry. This includes fields such as

engineering, business, computer science, com-

munications and technical studies.

http://jobs.cn.ca/en/

scholarship_diversity.sn

Canadian Nurses

Foundation

(March 31st)

Promotes the health and patient care of

Canadians by financially supporting

nurses through study awards,

specifically certification and research

grants.

Canadian Nurses

Foundation

Re: 2011 TD Aboriginal

Nursing Scholarship at the

Baccalaureate Level

50 Driveway Street

Ottawa, ON K2P 1E2

$1,000.00 to

$3,000.00 Proof of Aboriginal status

Must be eligible or have Canadian citizenship

Must be studying IN Canada at a Canadian

college or university enrolled in 2nd year (or

beyond) Bachelor degree

Must provide a transcripts

http://cnf-fiic.ca/what-we-do/

scholarships-and-bursaries/

Ontario Power Generation

Award Program - John

Beaver Memorial Award

(June 3rd)

The Ontario Power Generation Award

gives Aboriginal students the chance to

go further in education by breaking

some financial barriers. Awarded to

ONE female and ONE male.

Kim Taylor Manager,

Recruitment Solutions and

Diversity


700 University Avenue

H17D11

Toronto, ON M5G 1X6

Tel: 416-592-5537

Two awards to

either College

$2,000.00 or

University

$4,000.00

Must be entering or currently enrolled in one

of the following program areas: Engineering,

Trades, Technology, Business,

Environmental Studies or other disciplines

relevant to OPG's business

Provide proof of strong academic standing

(minimum B average); demonstrate strong

communication skills

Application form with a brief (500 words)

overview of your interest in your native

community or their commitment to Aboriginal

culture

http://www.opg.com/community/

scholarships.asp

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (External)


February 2014



Sunday 16 Sunday 23

http://www.opg.com/community/scholarships.asp



February 2014



Sunday 16 Sunday 23

FEBRUARY

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28



Royal Bank Student Awards

Program

(February 28th)

Launched in 1992, the RBC Aboriginal

Student Awards Program sets out to

assist Aboriginal students complete their

post-secondary education and help RBC

strengthen its relationship with the

Aboriginal community.

RBC Royal Bank Aboriginal

Student Awards 330 Front

Street West, Fourth Floor

Toronto, Ontario M5V 3B5

Fax: 416-348-6455

Up to

$4,000.00 per

year for a

maximum of 4

years

Must be a permanent resident or Canadian

Currently in or accepted to an accredited

post-secondary institution in Canada

Maintain a full course load that leads to a

recognized degree, certificate or diploma;

require financial assistance

http://www.rbc.com/careers/

aboriginal_student_awards.html

Aboriginal Awards

Canadian National North

America’s Railroad

(March 1st)

National Aboriginal

Achievement Foundation

Attn: Education Department

P.O. Box 759 Generations

Drive, Ohsweken, ON

N0A 1M0

CN makes awards available to Inuit, status/non-

status or Métis students in a post-secondary pro-

gram in Canada leading to a career in the trans-

portation industry. This includes fields such as

engineering, business, computer science, com-

munications and technical studies.

http://jobs.cn.ca/en/

scholarship_diversity.sn

Canadian Nurses

Foundation

(March 31st)

Promotes the health and patient care of

Canadians by financially supporting

nurses through study awards,

specifically certification and research

grants.

Canadian Nurses

Foundation

Re: 2011 TD Aboriginal

Nursing Scholarship at the

Baccalaureate Level

50 Driveway Street

Ottawa, ON K2P 1E2

$1,000.00 to

$3,000.00 Proof of Aboriginal status

Must be eligible or have Canadian citizenship

Must be studying IN Canada at a Canadian

college or university enrolled in 2nd year (or

beyond) Bachelor degree

Must provide a transcripts

http://cnf-fiic.ca/what-we-do/

scholarships-and-bursaries/


Award Program - John

Beaver Memorial Award

(June 3rd)

The Ontario Power Generation Award

gives Aboriginal students the chance to

go further in education by breaking

some financial barriers. Awarded to

ONE female and ONE male.

Kim Taylor Manager,

Recruitment Solutions and

Diversity


700 University Avenue

H17D11

Toronto, ON M5G 1X6

Tel: 416-592-5537

Two awards to

either College

$2,000.00 or

University

$4,000.00

Must be entering or currently enrolled in one

of the following program areas: Engineering,

Trades, Technology, Business,

Environmental Studies or other disciplines

relevant to OPG's business

Provide proof of strong academic standing

(minimum B average); demonstrate strong

communication skills

Application form with a brief (500 words)

overview of your interest in your native

community or their commitment to Aboriginal

culture

http://www.opg.com/community/

scholarships.asp






Health Scholarship Award -

AIAI

(March 31st)

Awarded to registered first nations

member of the Association of Iroquois

and Allied Indians enrolled in a Health

related or Traditional Healing program.

Association of Iroquois

and Allied Indians

387 Princess Avenue

London, ON N6B 2A7

Tel: 519-434-2761

$1,000.00 Must be from one of the affiliated member

nations: Batchewana, Oneida, New Credit,

Delaware, Hiawatha, Wahta Mohawks, Caldwell,

Tyendinaga

http://www.aiai.on.ca

Robert Markle Scholarship

(November)

Awarded annually to a First Nation

student in the first or later year of a

visual arts program at a post-secondary

institution.

Robert Markle Fund

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street,

P.0. Box 1506

Brantford, ON N3T 5V6

$1,200.00 Brief resume stating personal background and

heritage; selection of color slides and/or B&W

photographs or a small portfolio or recent work

(information should include medium, size and

date; letter of recommendation from instructor.)

Magna For Canada

Scholarship Fund ("As Prime

Minister" Awards)

(June 15th)

Awarded to students who show a real

desire to create a better Canada as

shown in the primary criteria.

Magna for Canada

Scholarship

337 Magna Drive

Aurora, ON L4G 7K1

Toll Free: 1-866-278-4376

Various

scholarships

between

$5,000.00 and

$10,000.00

Students must submit a proposal (maximum

2,500 words) on "If I were Prime Minister of

Canada, I would do the following to improve

living standards and unite the country.

Proof of enrolment in accredited Canadian

post-secondary institution.

http://www.asprimeminister.com/

Husky Oil Aboriginal

Education Awards

(May 31st)

Husky Oil knows the value of higher

education and seeks to give all students

the chance to reach their goals.

Aboriginal Affairs

Husky Oil Operations Ltd.

P.O. Box 6525, Station D

Calgary, AB T2P 3G7

Tel: 403-298-6780

Three awards

of $3,000 for

university

students

(maximum 4

years)

Must be a Canadian citizen of aboriginal descent

in need of financial assistance who resides near

a Husky Energy operation; provide sealed

original documents only; original proof of

enrolment; one academic and two personal

letters of reference; essay on how this bursary

would assist in meeting your career goals (250-

500 words only).

http://www.huskyenergy.com/

socialresponsibility/

aboriginalaffairs/

educationawards.asp

Heroes of Our Time, National

Indian Brotherhood /

Assembly of First Nations

Specific Awards

(June 1st)

Education - Doctor Freda Ahenakew

Award

Science - John Young Award

Social Work - Walter Dieter Award

Criminology - Jake Fire Award

Law - James Gosnell Award

Political Science - Omer Peters

Award

Medicine - Robert Smallboy Award

Native Studies - Tommy Prince

Award


473 Albert St. Suite 810

Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4

Unspecified Proof of First Nations Heritage (photocopy of

band/treaty card, Inuit beneficiary card, etc)

Non-status students must show relationship

through ancestry with photocopies of parents'

cards and other certificates

Applicant must provide documentation of

enrolment in studies that coincide with

scholarships; 1,500 word essay on why you

should be eligible for the Heroes of Our Time

Scholarships; Official Transcripts

Letters of reference from professors,

community leaders & non-family community

members.

http://www.afn.ca/index.php/en/

other/heroes-of-our-time-

scholarships-2011



January/February 2014



Sunday 2 Sunday 9


http://www.asprimeminister.com

http://www.huskyenergy.com/socialresponsibility/aboriginalaffairs/educationawards.asp





January/February 2014



Sunday 2 Sunday 9

FEBRUARY

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28



Health Scholarship Award -

AIAI

(March 31st)

Awarded to registered first nations

member of the Association of Iroquois

and Allied Indians enrolled in a Health

related or Traditional Healing program.

Association of Iroquois

and Allied Indians

387 Princess Avenue

London, ON N6B 2A7

Tel: 519-434-2761

$1,000.00 Must be from one of the affiliated member

nations: Batchewana, Oneida, New Credit,

Delaware, Hiawatha, Wahta Mohawks, Caldwell,

Tyendinaga


Robert Markle Scholarship

(November)

Awarded annually to a First Nation

student in the first or later year of a

visual arts program at a post-secondary

institution.

Robert Markle Fund

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street,

P.0. Box 1506

Brantford, ON N3T 5V6

$1,200.00 Brief resume stating personal background and

heritage; selection of color slides and/or B&W

photographs or a small portfolio or recent work

(information should include medium, size and

date; letter of recommendation from instructor.)

Magna For Canada

Scholarship Fund ("As Prime

Minister" Awards)

(June 15th)

Awarded to students who show a real

desire to create a better Canada as

shown in the primary criteria.

Magna for Canada

Scholarship

337 Magna Drive

Aurora, ON L4G 7K1

Toll Free: 1-866-278-4376

Various

scholarships

between

$5,000.00 and

$10,000.00

Students must submit a proposal (maximum

2,500 words) on "If I were Prime Minister of

Canada, I would do the following to improve

living standards and unite the country.

Proof of enrolment in accredited Canadian

post-secondary institution.

http://www.asprimeminister.com/

Husky Oil Aboriginal

Education Awards

(May 31st)

Husky Oil knows the value of higher

education and seeks to give all students

the chance to reach their goals.

Aboriginal Affairs

Husky Oil Operations Ltd.

P.O. Box 6525, Station D

Calgary, AB T2P 3G7

Tel: 403-298-6780

Three awards

of $3,000 for

university

students

(maximum 4

years)

Must be a Canadian citizen of aboriginal descent

in need of financial assistance who resides near

a Husky Energy operation; provide sealed

original documents only; original proof of

enrolment; one academic and two personal

letters of reference; essay on how this bursary

would assist in meeting your career goals (250-

500 words only).

http://www.huskyenergy.com/

socialresponsibility/

aboriginalaffairs/

educationawards.asp

Heroes of Our Time, National

Indian Brotherhood /


Specific Awards

(June 1st)

Education - Doctor Freda Ahenakew

Award

Science - John Young Award

Social Work - Walter Dieter Award

Criminology - Jake Fire Award

Law - James Gosnell Award

Political Science - Omer Peters

Award

Medicine - Robert Smallboy Award

Native Studies - Tommy Prince

Award


473 Albert St. Suite 810

Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4

Unspecified Proof of First Nations Heritage (photocopy of

band/treaty card, Inuit beneficiary card, etc)

Non-status students must show relationship

through ancestry with photocopies of parents'

cards and other certificates

Applicant must provide documentation of

enrolment in studies that coincide with

scholarships; 1,500 word essay on why you

should be eligible for the Heroes of Our Time

Scholarships; Official Transcripts

Letters of reference from professors,

community leaders & non-family community

members.

http://www.afn.ca/index.php/en/

other/heroes-of-our-time-

scholarships-2011



http://www.asprimeminister.com







Foundation for the

Advancement of Aboriginal

Youth Scholarship - FAAY

(October 15th)

Open to Canadian residents of First

Nations (status or non-status) Métis or

Inuit Heritage and attending either high

school or a post-secondary institute full-

time and within Canada who are in

financial need. Mature students and

adult education programs are included.

Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)

c/o Canadian Council for

Aboriginal Business

259 The Esplanade,

Suite 204

Toronto, ON M5A 1J2

Toll Free: 1-866-566-3229

Bursaries -

$750.00

Scholarships -

$2,000.00 or

$2,500.00

Provide proof of First Nations Ancestry (letter

from first nation, copy of status/non-status card,

or heritage documentation showing relationship;

a 1,000 word essay about self and importance of

school/continuing education; original signed letter

from a school/academic representative; original

signed letter from unrelated person who can

speak to your commitment to your community

(aboriginal leaders, church group leaders, sports

representative); provide proof of enrollment;

colour photo of head and shoulders in digital

format of at least 600x600 pixels (if you want to

send 3, they will choose best one; also include

name)

http://www.bmocm.com/aboutus/

community/equitythrougheducation/

faay/

Indspire Advance

Indigenous Education

For Native students who wish to pursue

post-secondary education in the fields of

business, commerce, law, science,

engineering, information technology,

education, social work and social

sciences.

National Aboriginal

Foundation

ATTN: Educational

Department

2160 Fourth Line,

P.O. Box 759

Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Various

Amounts for

various

scholarships.

Proof of First Nations/Inuit Status

2 completed Applicant Assessment Forms

Resumé, Photo (head and shoulders ONLY)

and Personal introduction (750-1500max.)

Confirmation of enrolment in program; official

transcript of MOST RECENT marks.

https://indspire.ca/programs/

building-brighter-futures/

The Aird Scholarship To help students with physical

disabilities study in the first year of a full

time program.

The Ministry of Education

and Training Student Affairs

PO Box 4500, 189 Red Riv-

er Road, Thunder Bay, ON

P7B 6G9

Tel: 1-800-465-3957

Two awards of

$2,500.00

Scholarships are granted each year to 2

applicants who best demonstrate outstanding

achievement, motivation and initiative.

http://www.canadian-

universities.net/Scholarships/A/Aird

-Scholarship.html

LSAP - Legal Studies for

Aboriginal People Program

from the Department of

Justice

The Legal Studies for Aboriginal People

Program promotes the equitable

representation of Aboriginal people in

the legal profession by providing

bursaries to Metis and non-status

Indians who wish to attend law school.

National Aboriginal

Foundation, ATTN: Educa-

tional Department

2160 Fourth Line,

P.O. Box 759


Unspecified Criteria include being of Metis or Non-Status

Indian Heritage

Must demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate potential to succeed in Law

School & criteria as decided by decision panel.

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-

fina/acf-fca/lsap-aeda.html

Canadian Aboriginal Writing

Challenge - Our Story

(March 31st)

The Canadian Aboriginal Writing

Challenge is awarded to students who

write a short story that explores a

moment or theme in Aboriginal history.

The Historica-Dominion

Institute

43 Front St. East

Suite 301

Toronto, Ontario

M5E 1B3

1st place

($2000)

2nd ($1000)

3rd ($500)

4th-10th ($100)

Participants must be of Aboriginal ancestry

(Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis).

The age categories are 14-18 and 19-29.

Participant Submission Form and 200-400

word Author’s Statement explaining why you

selected and wrote about that historical event.

http://www.our-story.ca/wc




“Far away there in the sunshine are my

highest aspirations. I may not reach them,

but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them,

and try to follow where they lead.”

Louise May Alcott

1

2 Groundhog Day 3 4 5 6 7 Last Day to Withdraw

WI

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 Valentine’s Day 15

16 17 Family Day

University Closed

18

Study Week

19 20 21 22

23 24 SS Registration

Open

25 26 27 28 Soup & Bannock

To Do




“Far away there in the sunshine are my

highest aspirations. I may not reach them,

but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them,

and try to follow where they lead.”

Louise May Alcott

1

2 Groundhog Day 3 4 5 6 7 Last Day to Withdraw

WI

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 Valentine’s Day 15

16 17 Family Day

University Closed

18

Study Week

19 20 21 22

23 24 SS Registration

Open

25 26 27 28 Soup & Bannock

February 2014



Foundation for the

Advancement of Aboriginal

Youth Scholarship - FAAY

(October 15th)

Open to Canadian residents of First

Nations (status or non-status) Métis or

Inuit Heritage and attending either high

school or a post-secondary institute full-

time and within Canada who are in

financial need. Mature students and

adult education programs are included.

Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)

c/o Canadian Council for

Aboriginal Business

259 The Esplanade,

Suite 204

Toronto, ON M5A 1J2

Toll Free: 1-866-566-3229

Bursaries -

$750.00

Scholarships -

$2,000.00 or

$2,500.00

Provide proof of First Nations Ancestry (letter

from first nation, copy of status/non-status card,

or heritage documentation showing relationship;

a 1,000 word essay about self and importance of

school/continuing education; original signed letter

from a school/academic representative; original

signed letter from unrelated person who can

speak to your commitment to your community

(aboriginal leaders, church group leaders, sports

representative); provide proof of enrollment;

colour photo of head and shoulders in digital

format of at least 600x600 pixels (if you want to

send 3, they will choose best one; also include

name)

http://www.bmocm.com/aboutus/

community/equitythrougheducation/

faay/

Indspire Advance

Indigenous Education

For Native students who wish to pursue

post-secondary education in the fields of

business, commerce, law, science,

engineering, information technology,

education, social work and social

sciences.

National Aboriginal

Foundation

ATTN: Educational

Department

2160 Fourth Line,

P.O. Box 759


Various

Amounts for

various

scholarships.

Proof of First Nations/Inuit Status

2 completed Applicant Assessment Forms

Resumé, Photo (head and shoulders ONLY)

and Personal introduction (750-1500max.)

Confirmation of enrolment in program; official

transcript of MOST RECENT marks.

https://indspire.ca/programs/

building-brighter-futures/

The Aird Scholarship To help students with physical

disabilities study in the first year of a full

time program.

The Ministry of Education

and Training Student Affairs

PO Box 4500, 189 Red Riv-

er Road, Thunder Bay, ON

P7B 6G9

Tel: 1-800-465-3957

Two awards of

$2,500.00

Scholarships are granted each year to 2

applicants who best demonstrate outstanding

achievement, motivation and initiative.

http://www.canadian-

universities.net/Scholarships/A/Aird

-Scholarship.html

LSAP - Legal Studies for

Aboriginal People Program

from the Department of

Justice

The Legal Studies for Aboriginal People

Program promotes the equitable

representation of Aboriginal people in

the legal profession by providing

bursaries to Metis and non-status

Indians who wish to attend law school.

National Aboriginal

Foundation, ATTN: Educa-

tional Department

2160 Fourth Line,

P.O. Box 759


Unspecified Criteria include being of Metis or Non-Status

Indian Heritage

Must demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate potential to succeed in Law

School & criteria as decided by decision panel.

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fund-

fina/acf-fca/lsap-aeda.html

Canadian Aboriginal Writing

Challenge - Our Story

(March 31st)

The Canadian Aboriginal Writing

Challenge is awarded to students who

write a short story that explores a

moment or theme in Aboriginal history.

The Historica-Dominion

Institute

43 Front St. East

Suite 301

Toronto, Ontario

M5E 1B3

1st place

($2000)

2nd ($1000)

3rd ($500)

4th-10th ($100)

Participants must be of Aboriginal ancestry

(Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis).

The age categories are 14-18 and 19-29.

Participant Submission Form and 200-400

word Author’s Statement explaining why you

selected and wrote about that historical event.






ONECA - Colin Wasacase

Scholarship Award

(June 30th)

Awarded to an aboriginal post-

secondary student who successfully

completed their first year of study in the

field of counseling.

Four Directions Scholarship

Awards

P.O. Box 220

Naughton, ON P0M 2M0

Tel: 705-692-2999

$1,000.00 Copy of letter of acceptance into program

Proof of heritage; letter of recommendation

from school, First Nation, Education counselor

Copy of final marks from first year, copies of

awards, diplomas or other supporting

documents; 500 word essay detailing why

you chose your career path

http://www.oneca.com/

scholarships.html

ONECA - Four Directions

Scholarship Awards

(June 30th)

Awarded to a student of Aboriginal

ancestry graduating from an Ontario

secondary school of the current school

year proceeding to a post-secondary

institution in Ontario.


Awards

P.O. Box 220


Tel: 705-692-2999

Four awards

of $1,000.00

Copy of letter of acceptance into second year of

program; proof of heritage; letter of

recommendation from school, First Nation, or

Education counsellor; copy of final marks from

first year, copies of awards, diplomas or other

supporting documents; 500 word essay detailing

why you chose your career path


scholarships.html

Canadian Post Aboriginal

Education Incentive Award

(July 31 Annually)

Offered for the first time in 2004,

Canada Post will grant awards annually

to recipients from across the country.

Recipients could receive $1,000 award

in recognition of efforts to improve their

live through education.

Canada Post Aboriginal


2701 Riverside Drive Suite

No165

Ottawa, ON K1A 0B1

$1,000.00 The applicant must be a First Nations (status or

non status), Métis or Inuit person with a treaty or

membership number. The applicant must be a

Canadian citizen. The applicant must have

returned to school after being absent / having

interrupted their studies for at least one year. The

applicant must have completed one full year of

educational / vocational or trade skills training.

Recipients of this award cannot apply again in

the following year.

http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/

aboutus/community/

aboriginaleducation/default.jsf

Helen Bassett

Commemorative Student

Award

(July 31th Annually)

Every year the NWAC Youth

Department and Youth Council awards

the Helen Bassett Commemorative

Student Award to four women under the

age of 30 who demonstrate financial

need and community involvement, with

a goal to contribute either to the social,

legal, or economic well-being of

Native Women’s

Association of Canada

Helen Bassett Commemo-

rative Student Awards

1 Nicholas Street, 9th Floor

Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

4 awards of

$1,000.00

Student must be currently pursuing post-

secondary studies (Priority placed to Law

studies). Demonstrate financial need. Applicants

must be an Aboriginal woman under 30 years of

age. Must demonstrate commitment to improving

the situation of Aboriginal women and youth in

Canada politically, culturally, economically or

otherwise. Former Youth Council members are

http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/

eng/4078514441514/40785144415

14



January 2014



Sunday 19 Sunday 26




January 2014



Sunday 19 Sunday 26

JANUARY

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31



ONECA - Colin Wasacase

Scholarship Award

(June 30th)

Awarded to an aboriginal post-

secondary student who successfully

completed their first year of study in the

field of counseling.


Awards

P.O. Box 220


Tel: 705-692-2999

$1,000.00 Copy of letter of acceptance into program

Proof of heritage; letter of recommendation

from school, First Nation, Education counselor

Copy of final marks from first year, copies of

awards, diplomas or other supporting

documents; 500 word essay detailing why

you chose your career path


scholarships.html

ONECA - Four Directions

Scholarship Awards

(June 30th)

Awarded to a student of Aboriginal

ancestry graduating from an Ontario

secondary school of the current school

year proceeding to a post-secondary

institution in Ontario.


Awards

P.O. Box 220


Tel: 705-692-2999

Four awards

of $1,000.00

Copy of letter of acceptance into second year of

program; proof of heritage; letter of

recommendation from school, First Nation, or

Education counsellor; copy of final marks from

first year, copies of awards, diplomas or other

supporting documents; 500 word essay detailing

why you chose your career path


scholarships.html

Canadian Post Aboriginal


(July 31 Annually)

Offered for the first time in 2004,

Canada Post will grant awards annually

to recipients from across the country.

Recipients could receive $1,000 award

in recognition of efforts to improve their

live through education.

Canada Post Aboriginal


2701 Riverside Drive Suite

No165

Ottawa, ON K1A 0B1

$1,000.00 The applicant must be a First Nations (status or

non status), Métis or Inuit person with a treaty or

membership number. The applicant must be a

Canadian citizen. The applicant must have

returned to school after being absent / having

interrupted their studies for at least one year. The

applicant must have completed one full year of

educational / vocational or trade skills training.

Recipients of this award cannot apply again in

the following year.

http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/

aboutus/community/

aboriginaleducation/default.jsf

Helen Bassett

Commemorative Student

Award

(July 31th Annually)

Every year the NWAC Youth

Department and Youth Council awards

the Helen Bassett Commemorative

Student Award to four women under the

age of 30 who demonstrate financial

need and community involvement, with

a goal to contribute either to the social,

legal, or economic well-being of

Native Women’s

Association of Canada

Helen Bassett Commemo-

rative Student Awards

1 Nicholas Street, 9th Floor

Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

4 awards of

$1,000.00

Student must be currently pursuing post-

secondary studies (Priority placed to Law

studies). Demonstrate financial need. Applicants

must be an Aboriginal woman under 30 years of

age. Must demonstrate commitment to improving

the situation of Aboriginal women and youth in

Canada politically, culturally, economically or

otherwise. Former Youth Council members are

http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/

eng/4078514441514/40785144415

14





Looking for Part Time Work while going to school?

Apply as soon as possible! If you would like to work on campus, submit your application to NIPWORK

& Ontario Work Study. Applications are available from the Student Employment Services in the Office

of Student Development and Services (A201) or apply online at:

http://campus.workopolis.com/index.html Access code: NUJOBS

Aboriginal Business Service Network www.canadabusiness.org

Government of Canada Job Bank www.jobbank.gc.ca

Career Edge www.careeredge.org

Job Star www.allstarjobs.ca

Jobs, Workers, Training and Careers www.jobsetc.gc.ca

North Bay Employment Links www.city.north-bay.on.ca/living/employment

North Bay Jobs www.northbayjobs.ca

Public Service Commission Of Canada www.jobs.gc.ca

Young Canada Works http://www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct/

Youth Employment Strategy (YES) www.youth.gc.ca/

Youth Opportunities Ontario www.youthjobs.gov.on.ca

Youth Resources Network of Canada www.youth.gc.ca

First Nations Summer Student Career

Placement Program www.ainc-inac.gc.ca

These websites are excellent sources for Aboriginal news services and information

Aboriginal Canada Portal www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca

Aboriginal Youth Network www.nechi.com

Assembly of First Nations www.afn.ca

Chiefs of Ontario www.chiefs-of-ontario.org

Government of Canada www.canada.gc.ca

Government of Ontario www.ontario.ca

Indian Friendship Centres www.ofifc.org

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada www.ainc-inac.gc.ca

North Bay Indian Friendship Centre www.nbifc.org

Treaty 7 Tribal Council www.treaty7.org

Union of Ontario Indians www.anishinabek.ca

Wawatay News www.wawatay.on.ca

Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca

Employment and Aboriginal Links


December 2013/January 2014



Sunday 5 Sunday 12


December 2013/January 2014



Sunday 5 Sunday 12

JANUARY

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31


Welcome Pow Wow Friday September 13, 2013

Fall Reading Week for FA/FW students October 15 to 18, 2013

Fall Exams for FA and FW classes December 9 to 20, 2013

Winter Reading Week for WI/FW students February 18 to 21, 2013

Final Exams for FW/WI courses April 7 to 29, 2013

Calendar & Important Dates


Term 1 Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:00

8:00

9:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

1:00

2:00

3:00

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00



1 New Years Day 2 3 4

5 6

Classes Begin WI/FW

7 8 9 10 11 2nd Installment of

Fees

12 13 14 15 16 17 Last Day to Register

Early Withdrawal WI

18

19 20

Soup & Bannock

21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

To Do



1 New Years Day 2 3 4

5 6

Classes Begin WI/FW

7 8 9 10 11 2nd Installment of

Fees


Early Withdrawal WI

18

19 20

Soup & Bannock

21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

January 2014


Term 2 Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7:00

8:00

9:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

1:00

2:00

3:00

4:00

5:00

6:00

7:00



1 Canada Day 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 Last Day of Spring

and Summer Courses

27

28 29

Spring and Summer

exams

30 31

July 2013



December 2013



Sunday 29

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31



1 Canada Day 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 Last Day of Spring

and Summer Courses

27

28 29

Spring and Summer

exams

30 31

To Do


August 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4 5 Civic Holiday

University Closed

6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 First Installment of

Fees

25 26 27 28 29 30 31


December 2013



Sunday 15 Sunday 22


December 2013



Sunday 15 Sunday 22

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31


To Do


1 2 3

4 5 Civic Holiday

University Closed

6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 First Installment of

Fees

25 26 27 28 29 30 31



5 6 7 1

2 Labour Day 3 4

8 9 First Day of Classes

FA/FW

10 11 12 13 Welcome Pow Wow

Grand Entry at 11 am

Dancers Welcome !

14


1st Withdrawal Deadline

21

22 23 24 Soup & Bannock in

Aboriginal Services

Space

25 26

Student Success

Workshop 1 pm

27 28

29 30

September 2013


November/December 2013



Sunday 1 Sunday 8


November/December 2013



Sunday 1 Sunday 8

DECEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31



5 6 7 1

2 Labour Day 3 4

8 9 First Day of Classes

FA/FW

10 11 12 13 Welcome Pow Wow

Grand Entry at 11 am

Dancers Welcome !

14


1st Withdrawal Deadline

21

22 23 24 Soup & Bannock in

Aboriginal Services

Space

25 26

Student Success

Workshop 1 pm

27 28

29 30

To Do


August/September 2013


Labour Day


Sunday 1 Sunday 8

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30



5

Christmas Social

6 Last Day of FA/FW

Courses

7 1

2 3 4

8 9

Exam Period

10 11 12 13 14

15 16

Exam Period

17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 Boxing Day 27 28

29 30

31 New Year’s Eve

To Do



5

Christmas Social

6 Last Day of FA/FW

Courses

7 1

2 3 4

8 9

Exam Period

10 11 12 13 14

15 16

Exam Period

17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 Boxing Day 27 28

29 30

31 New Year’s Eve

December 2013


August/September 2013


Labour Day


Sunday 1 Sunday 8


September 2013



Sunday 15 Sunday 22

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30


November 2013



Sunday 17 Sunday 24


November 2013



Sunday 17 Sunday 24

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30


September 2013



Sunday 15 Sunday 22


September 2013



Sunday 29

SEPTEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30


October/November 2013



Sunday 3 Sunday 10


October/November 2013



Sunday 3 Sunday 10

NOVEMBER

S M T W T F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30


Easy Crockpot Venison Roast 1 small to medium venison roast

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 Lipton onion soup mix

1 large onion, sliced

Soy sauce

Worcestershire sauce

Garlic Salt

Season All

Cut venison into serving size pieces while meat is raw. Place cleaned and washed meat in crockpot,

sprinkle very generously with Worcestershire sauce, Soy sauce, Season All and Garlic Salt. Add

mushroom soup and onion soup mix. Stir together and place onion rings on top. Cover and cook in

crockpot on low for 6 to 8 hours

Three Sister/Corn Soup

5 cups prepared white corn

3 cups prepared kidney beans

1 cup cooked pumpkin/squash

1 smoked turkey thigh

3 quarts/litres water

several fresh sage leaves

1 tbsp/15 ml salt. Add tsp at a time to taste

1 small onion

Boil gently a smoked turkey thigh in 3 quarts/litres water for about 1 hour until the meat comes away

from the bone. Leave the bone in; take the meat out to cool. Add 5 cups prepared white corn, 3 cups

prepared kidney beans rinsed and small onion minced. Boil gently for 15 minutes and then add

chopped sage leaves, salt and squash for another 15 minutes. Add more water and/or vegetable stock

if it is too stew-like rather than soup.

Add the meat and onions and enjoy!

Recipes



1 APSET opens 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 Thanksgiving

University Closed

15

Study Week

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24

Student Success

Workshop 1 pm

Fill out Aboriginal

Bursary

25 26

27 28 29 30 31 Halloween

Soup & Bannock

Best Costume wins a

prize !

October 2013



1 APSET Closes 2

3 Daylight Saving Time

Ends

4 5 6 7 8 Withdrawal Deadline

FA Courses

9

10

11 Remembrance Day 12 13

14

15

16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 Soup & Bannock 28

Student Success

Workshop 1 pm

29 30

To Do



1 APSET Closes 2

3 Daylight Saving Time

Ends

4 5 6 7 8 Withdrawal Deadline

FA Courses

9

10

11 Remembrance Day 12 13

14

15

16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 Soup & Bannock 28

Student Success

Workshop 1 pm

29 30

November 2013



1 APSET opens 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 Thanksgiving

University Closed

15

Study Week

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24

Student Success

Workshop 1 pm

Fill out Aboriginal

Bursary

25 26

27 28 29 30 31 Halloween

Soup & Bannock

Best Costume wins a

prize !

To Do


October 2013



Sunday 6 Sunday 13

OCTOBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31


October 2013



Sunday 20 Sunday 27


October 2013



Sunday 20 Sunday 27

OCTOBER

S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31


October 2013



Sunday 6 Sunday 13



Aboriginal Student Success Events and Workshops – 2013

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives

Everyone Welcome

September

Sept. 13 - Welcome Back Pow Wow 11 am

September 24 - Soup and Bannock 12 pm

September 26 - Student Success Workshop (Financial)1 pm

October

October 24 - Student Success Workshop (Bursaries) 1 pm

October 31 - Halloween Lunch (Prizes) 12 pm

November

November 27 - Soup and Bannock 12 pm

November 28 - Student Success Workshop (Studying) 1 pm

December

December 05 - Christmas Social - 12 pm

January

January 20 - Soup and Bannock

February

February 13—Soup and Bannock

March

March 25 - Soup and Bannock

Series of Workshops “Medicine Wheel—Healthy Living

April

April 03 - Graduation Dinner for Graduating Student 2014

Other OAI Events will also be planned and information will be posted in the

OAI Resource Centre

Let us know what events / speakers you would like to see !

Aboriginal Initiatives Student Handbook 2013-2014

Documents

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