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Presented at the 2014 Student Affairs and Services Symposium at York University. Learn about the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) and how it empowers Aboriginal learners, leaders, educators, institutions, and communities to collaborate to increase access, retention, and inclusion of Indigenous peoples, pedagogies, epistemologies, and methodologies within academia.
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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
20.1
4.55.2 5.4
Aboriginal Population Growth 2006-2011
Aboriginal Non-Aboriginal
3% 0% 2%2%10%
22%
14%11%
16%
17% 1%2%2%
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”
Map of APSIP Tour
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Student Numbers Breakdown per year (2011 - 2013)
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Student Numbers Breakdown per week (2011-2013)
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