Eligibility Requirements

NAN Band Members; new/future applicants, enrolled/sponsored already

Eligible Costs

• Tuition/books, library rentals, printing, computer applications/subscriptions (eg. Adobe, Microsoft)
• Mental wellness/extracurricular programs costs
• Any other Post-Secondary related costs
• And any other Post-Secondary related costs that have been paid at the students expense during their academic year

Applications to include

• Written letter of request with background information
• Course information
• Budget amount requested
• Proof of purchase of eligible expenses

Submit applications to

• postsecondary@niisaachewan.ca
• Requests will be reviewed on weekly basis

LAST DAY TO APPLY: MARCH 24 2023

Student Loan repayments for tuition & Books via letter of intent and proof of loans.

All applications & letters are due by January 18th at 4:30 p.m.  If you have any questions please email Shannon – postsecondary@niisaachewan.ca

Please get your applications in no later than Monday December 20th at 4pm.

Please contact Shannon Shaw for any questions at postsecondary@niisaachewan.ca.

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• Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Application (3070 downloads)

You can get paid training to learn from Elders, get your boating license, and essential training for this line of work.

Lunch will be provided!

For more information and to register send an email to Josh at consultation@niisaachewan.ca.

Details

• Date – October 28, 2021 @ 5:00pm.
• Who: Interested Participants
• What: Education Assistant (EA) Information Session
• Where: Niisaachewan Gym
• Why: To support job creation and the academic needs of Niisaachewan’s students

More Info

• Elaine Kewaquom, Education Director – education@niisaachewan.ca

About The Program

The GED certificate shows that you have high-school level knowledge and skills, without having completed a formal secondary school program.

The GED test is composed of five tests:

• Writing (language arts)
• Reading (language arts)
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science

You will need a score of 450 out of 800 on each of the five tests to receive the GED certificate, also referred to as an Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate.

The TVO Independent Learning Centre (ILC) is the only provider of the GED testing program in Ontario.

Eligibility

You must be a resident of Ontario and at least 18 years old.

If you are 18, you must provide a ‘date of leaving’ letter from the last high school you attended. If you were home schooled, you must provide proof that you were home schooled.

This program might be good for you if

• are currently working and need to show your employer a proof of high school equivalency but do not want to go back to high school
• need proof of high school equivalency to find a job or pursue an apprenticeship or studies in college

The materials developed in the Treaty #3 Nibi Curriculum will be adaptable to In person or virtual mediums of learning as well as groups/classrooms or for individuals whom want to learn on their own.  The materials in the Curriculum will address both Indigenous knowledge systems and non-Indigenous systems (including governance and scientific information) and compiled materials to date will be shared with the successful applicant. Written material will be made available on a website and may be shared through printed forms as well.

The Territorial Planning Unit, Decolonizing Water and Treaty #3 Women’s Council are looking to continue the development of supporting materials and the implementation of the Treaty #3 Nibi Declaration through the Nibi Curriculum.

View link to learn more: http://gct3.ca/jobs/rfp-treaty3-nibi-curriculum/

Please submit proposals to:

Lucas King
Director, Territorial Planning Unit
Grand Council Treaty #3
Lucas.king@treaty3.ca

The Eligibility Requirements for Student Transportation Services & are as follows: Only parents/caregivers with no means of transportation are eligible for student transportation services, as seating is limited.

Typically, parents/caregivers with a license & insured vehicle are expected to drive their child(ren) to & from school. However, if you have a viable reason as to why you are unable to provide school transportation for your child(ren) and need to use Student Transportation Services, the Education Director requires proof & documentation. Acceptable proof is a work schedule, which must be provided weekly if your work scheduling changes week to week. Your schedule must come from your actual place of employment. Student Transportation Service is not a taxi service.

If a parent/caregiver who drives their child(ren) to/from school will be late dropping off/picking up their child(ren), the NAN Van Driver will not pickup/drop-off those child(ren). The parent/caregiver is responsible for making necessary arrangements in that situation. For families using Student Transportation Services, a registration/waiver form will need to be signed. Forms will be issued to these families soon.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Note: We are offering a very small incentive for families driving their children to/from school. You must be transporting your children to/from in your personal vehicle to be eligible for this incentive and this will be monitored. If you have a family member on-reserve who is driving your child(ren), they will receive the incentive.

Program participants will train using a blend of online and one-on-one instruction with opportunities for hands-on learning and group collaboration.

While the participants are not paid to attend training, all training costs are paid for and additional supports exist as well for participants.  Participants will require access to a computer and reliable internet for a good chunk of the program.

To qualify participants must be residents of Ontario, have a valid SIN, and have access to a reliable computer and internet.

You can apply on the Seven Gens website here >>

As part of their commitment to supporting the development of Indigenous lawyers, First Peoples Law is offering a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to an Indigenous law student with a demonstrated interest in serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous Peoples.

First Peoples Law was established as a vehicle for defending and advancing Indigenous Peoples’​ Aboriginal title, rights and Treaty rights. They do this by providing the highest-quality legal services while actively participating in public education.

Their objective is to play a meaningful role in Indigenous Peoples’​ ongoing struggle for a more respectful and equitable world for themselves and their children.

View the rules and apply online at their website https://scholarship.firstpeopleslaw.com/

We ask for your assistance in promoting this program and encouraging your students to apply.

There are three different awards available:

• Merit – $500 for students completing grades 10-12, including upgrading.
• Bursary – $1,000 for students registered in a trade, community, or technical college diploma program.
• Scholarship – $1,500 for university or graduate degree students.

The awards are presented to select students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and commitment in their quest for higher education. To be considered for an award, students must complete the online application form, and submit the required documentation, including:

• Reference letter
• Proof of enrollment for upcoming school semester
• Short essay (500-1000 words)
• School transcript

The application and all documentation must be received by August 15, 2021. Successful applicants will be
contacted. For full program details and the online application link: ATCO.com/IndigenousAwards

If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Lofstrand at the details below.

Arlene E. Lofstrand BSc
Advisor, Indigenous Relations Education Programs
ATCO Indigenous Relations
Tel: (780) 719-8106 | Email: arlene.lofstrand@atco.com

Guidance Counsellors will determine if programs are suitable for individual students. Students can register electronically at .

Download Programming Framework (PDF)

• KPDSB Extended Year Programming List - Summer 2021 (1676 downloads)

Due to budget constraints the program is unable to provide living allowance.

Expressions of interest are due via email postsecondary@niisaachewan.ca on December 11th at 4pm. Please contact through email should you require any clarification.

The PYN is a student-led non-profit run entirely on volunteers, which I co-founded in 2015. In mid-March of this year, we launched a free online tutoring program for grade-school students in Canada to help make learning more manageable and enjoyable during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have since gathered over 900 wonderful volunteers who have committed to dedicating time out of their days to become tutors, and have been able to offer dozens of students homework help, academic advising, and general educational sessions, all through free one-on-one tutoring.

Our tutors can not only provide academic support for students and help alleviate some stress for their parents/guardians, but also some much-needed social support during these challenging times of social distancing and isolation as many schools continue to be on lock-down. This program will continue well into the summer months, and into the next academic year as well. We are also in the midst of planning virtual summer workshops to fill in some of the gaps left behind by the cancellation of many summer recreational activities. Should there be any issues with lack of access to an electronic device, we can work to collaborate with other organizations which may provide these devices to develop a solution that we can integrate into our program.

I would therefore love to extend this free service to you and your community, and hope that you can help us spread the word by connecting us to the right people who may find this program to be a valuable resource. If you would like to learn more about our program, our tutors, partnerships, and news coverage, you can visit our website at https://parsecyouthnet.weebly.com/tutoring.html. I would also be more than happy to call and discuss, if interested.

Please let me know if this sounds like something you believe can benefit with greater outreach to the youth in your community. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Anna Tran
Co Founder and Director of Operations
Parsec Youth Network (PYN)
parsecyouthnet@gmail.com