ABORIGINAL POST- SECONDARY

INFORMATION PROGRAM

July 21, 2014

Presentation Overview

East: Physical VISION

“to see”

South: Mental KNOWLEDGE

“to know”

West: Emotional ATTITUDES/

BELIEFS

“to believe”

North: Spiritual ACTION

“to do”

Teaching from: Sylvia Maracle Tyendinaga, Mohawk (OFIFC)

Anishnaabe Medicine Wheel Model

VISION - “to see”

APSIP Vision Educational opportunities for Aboriginal learners

Diverse educational opportunities

Assist Aboriginal learners in achieving their educational goals

Information Programs in the area of recruitment, educational awareness, accessibility and participation

Increase the number of Aboriginal learners pursuing post-secondary education in Canada

Specially targeting Ontario, Quebec and the sovereign Nations linked by treaty to Canada

APSIP Mandate Aboriginal people can best define the needs of

Aboriginal learners and their communities

Bring understanding of the formal educational process to community educational leaders

Increase the enrolment and retention of Aboriginal learners within the post-secondary system

Establish collaboration and partnership between APSIP members and the educational leaders within the targeted Aboriginal communities

APSIP Goal Inspire, encourage and empower Aboriginal students

APSIP members serving as positive role models

Share personal lived experiences with perspective students

Highlight achievements gained through the post-secondary educational system

APSIP encourages the sharing of knowledge and wise practices among APSIP members, our institutions and the Aboriginal communities

Provide the best services available for our communities.

APSIP Organizational Structure

Knowledge - “to know”

Context - History A grassroots organization, APSIP began in 1998

Common goal – increasing the number of Aboriginal learners in the province’s post-secondary institutions

Today, APSIP consists of 38 member institutions

Representation from Colleges, Universities and Aboriginal post-secondary institutions across Ontario and Quebec

Contemporary Concerns Gaps between the educational attainment of

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations still remain

In the 2011 Aboriginal Postsecondary Education Framework, the government of Ontario articulated its commitment to improving Aboriginal learners’ access to, and achievement in, post-secondary institutions

Population rate of Aboriginal peoples in Canada is growing much faster than the general population

Addressing the Gaps

Aboriginal Postsecondary Education Training and Policy Framework Ontario’s Learning Ministries have identified

Aboriginal education as a key priorityImproving Aboriginal learners’ achievements in educational

settings

Closing the educational attainment gaps

Five Educational principles:Excellence and accountabilityEquity, inclusion, and respect for diversityCooperation on and shared responsibility for postsecondary

education and trainingRespect for Constitutional and treaty rightsRespect for Indigenous Knowledge, languages, and

cultures

Canada Ontario

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Aboriginal Population Growth 2006-2011

Aboriginal Non-Aboriginal

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22%

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Aboriginal Identity Population in Canada

Newfoundland & Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia

New Brunswick Quebec Ontario

Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta

British Columbia Yukon Northwest Territories

Nunavut

A Growing Population

Attitudes - Beliefs “to believe”

Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP)

APSIP is uniquely tailored to recruiting the Aboriginal student population. We do this by visiting Aboriginal Friendship Centres, high schools with a high population of Aboriginal students, powwows, alternative schools, colleges, and Aboriginal organizations.

When we are not on the road, we are committed to strengthening community ties. This is achieved through site visits, community councils/socials/gatherings, one-on-one counseling appointments, and formal group presentations.

The role of the Aboriginal Recruitment Officer/ Liaison is to counter the history of exclusion from post-secondary education. By reaching out to Aboriginal youth, the ARO begins planting the seed of accessibility.

Aboriginal peoples have historically been excluded from post-secondary institutions.

Aboriginal Recruitment Officer/Liaison

How do our roles as Aboriginal Recruitment Officers differentiate from that of mainstream UIP/CIP Recruitment Officers?

Community-based methodology

Year long engagement in communities

Members of the collective also serve as role models and

become familiar points of contact in institutions that can seem

challenging to navigate

APSIP is able to successfully define and meet the needs of

Aboriginal learners and their communities, as well as increase

the postsecondary educational enrolment and attainment of

Aboriginal students

Roles & Responsibilities

Weekly CoordinatorsWk. Region/Community Dates Coordinators

1. North Western ON Sept 15- 19, 2014 Anna Chief

2. Hwy. 17 Loop Sept 22- 26, 2014 JoAnn Robertson & Melvin Peltier

3. North Shore/Manitoulin Sept 29- Oct 3, 2014 JoAnn Robertson & Melvin Peltier

4. Sudbury/North Bay Oct 6- 10, 2014 Gerard Peltier, Nancy Burke & Brad Robinson

5. BREAK WEEK Oct 13- 17, 2014 *optional visits*

6. GTA & Oshawa Oct 20- 24, 2014 Jolene John, Quazance Boissoneau, Vero Roussel & Beth Kotierk

7. Southern Georgian Bay Oct 27- 31, 2014 April Jones & Vero Roussel

8. Western Quebec & Ottawa Nov 3- 7, 2014 Mallory Whiteduck, Kakwira Cook & Beth Kotierk

8. Eastern Ontario Nov 10- 14, 2014 Dustin Brant, Ashley Maracle & Shari Beaver

10 Six Nations, Hamilton & Niagara Nov 17- 21, 2014 Lacey Hill & Jennie Anderson

11 Southwestern Ontario Nov 24- 38, 2014 Roxane Shawana & Kandice Baptiste

12 James Bay (TBA) (TBA)

How is APSIP Relevant?1. Indigenous recruitment is based on capacity building and

strengthening relationships between Aboriginal learners, liaison staff, educational leaders, institutions, and communities.

2. APSIP provides a critical opportunity for Indigenous liaisons to act as positive role models for our youth.

3. The requirements of APSIP members vary from that of mainstream recruiters, and, this unique variance is particularly relevant because not only are our individual roles government mandated, funded, and prioritized, it is also holistically relevant and relational for Indigenous peoples, communities, institutions and our APSIP body.

ACTION – “to do”

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Student Testimonial

“… I liked that I had a chance to talk to the university representatives, and have questions answered… I got information on scholarships and programs that helped me with planning what I am going to do in the future.”

Grade 12 Student at Hamilton Event, 2011

Teacher Testimonial

“…APSIP managed to turn over new leaves for many

students and I am truly grateful. As mentioned in

person, it is so incredibly relevant to the students

when they see fellow Aboriginal peoples who are

successful, well-spoken, and driven”.

Sharla NiroopanGrade 7/8 Teacher

First Nations School of Toronto, TDSB

How can you get involved? Visit the Aboriginal Student Services

Department at your local institution Get to know your local Aboriginal Recruitment

Liaison If you would like to coordinate a school visit or

an information fair, then contact a Weekly Coordinator

Find out when we will be in your area and contact us!

Visit www.apsip.com for more information!

How can you support the work of APSIP?Get informed! ON Ministry of Educ

ation: Aboriginal Education Strategy

Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Policy Framework

Ontario Native Education Counselling Association

Additional Resources: Council of Ontario U

niversities COU’s Aboriginal Se

lf-Identification Project Report

COU’s Indigenous Issues in Post-Secondary Education: Building on Best Practices Report

Contact Us!

Website: www.apsip.com

Facebook: Aboriginal Post-Secondary

Information Program (APSIP)

Twitter: APSIP @AboriginalPSE