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Aboriginal Transitions Research Project

Background. Collaborative Research partnershipIndigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA) and member institutes Office of Indigenous Affairs andOffice of Community-based ResearchFunded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. Project Steering Committee. Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi - Director, Office of Indigenous Affairs, UVicJoe Elliott

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Aboriginal Transitions Research Project

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    1. Aboriginal Transitions Research Project 6th International Conference on Indigenous Education December 21, 2010 Recognize traditional territory and give thanks to the ancestors for watching over in a good way Introduce myself, my ancestors, my names HAPPY SOLSTICE!!! Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi unable to join us Steering Committee asked me to present on their behalf – my role is as the coordinator and I am part of the research team Recognize traditional territory and give thanks to the ancestors for watching over in a good way Introduce myself, my ancestors, my names HAPPY SOLSTICE!!! Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi unable to join us Steering Committee asked me to present on their behalf – my role is as the coordinator and I am part of the research team

    2. Background Collaborative Research partnership Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA) and member institutes Office of Indigenous Affairs and Office of Community-based Research Funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development Ministry of Sciences and Universities now Ministry of Sciences and Universities now

    3. Project Steering Committee Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi - Director, Office of Indigenous Affairs, UVic Joe Elliott – Chemainus Native College Jan Green – a-m'aa-sip, Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program Karen Bailey-Romanko - Director of Post-Secondary Education & Training, IAHLA

    4. Thank you to IAHLA Institute Partners! Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Verna Billy-Minnabarriet Saanich Adult Education Centre Kendra Underwood Heiltsuk College Pauline Waterfall En’owkin Centre Lauren Terbasket Native Education College Daniel Hill Chemainus Native College Joe Elliott Cariboo Chilcotin Weekend University Cindy Charleyboy Gitksan Wet’suwet’en Education Society Tracey Woods

    5. Overview This community-based research project: Articulates the role that Aboriginal-controlled institutes play in the provision of: culturally distinct programming bridging and preparing Aboriginal Students to make the transition to other public post-secondary institutes Provides recommendations about how to enhance education services for Aboriginal students in transition

    6. Pauline Hilistis Waterfall Heiltsuk College, IAHLA Partner Introduce Pauline as playing important role in guiding process on behalf of Heiltsuk College, IAHLA Partner Awarded Order of BC sharing some of her experiences as research partner. Introduce Pauline as playing important role in guiding process on behalf of Heiltsuk College, IAHLA Partner Awarded Order of BC sharing some of her experiences as research partner.

    7. IAHLA Institute Research Partners

    8. Research Ethics & Methodology Approval in Principle for Ethics Application Community engagement Collaborative development of research questions and research methodology Hiring and training of research assistants Identified community stakeholders that should be interviewed Thematic analysis of qualitative dataThematic analysis of qualitative data

    9. Pauline Hilistis Waterfall, Heiltsuk College

    10. Focus Group & Interview Participants 178 people interviewed 7 IAHLA institutes 4 public post-secondary institutions Elders, current students, former students, administrators, instructors, counselors, community stakeholders

    11. Success Factors Key themes Aboriginal Epistemology and Ontology Reconnect and strengthen cultural teachings & self-identity Aboriginal instructors, mentors, peers Student-paced learning environment in smaller classes Having a strong foundation assists in “culture shock” when transitioning to Public Post-Secondary

    12. Pauline Hilistis Waterfall, Heiltsuk College

    13. Success Factors (continued) Wisdom of the Elders Role as guides for students who walk in two worlds Vital role in language, cultural teachings, identity

    14. Success Factors (continued) Academic Preparedness (Tutoring and advising) Completion of 1st and 2nd year programs act as “stepping stone” Community-based Education Support systems readily available Knowledge of Aboriginal Support Services at PPS Access to Aboriginal Spaces for peer support, emotional, cultural, social and academic support Space to celebrate successes Post-secondary preparation course Six week course – budget, banking, transportation, basic life skills and independent living

    15. Barriers to Transition Career & Employment Counseling Limited Authentic Institutional Partnerships Lack of Financial Support for Long-Term Planning Housing, homelessness, nutrition, childcare and transportation

    16. Pilot Projects ~ Year 2 Reciprocal Orientation Aboriginal Student Transition Handbook Transformative Indigenous Learning Strategies

    17. Pilot Projects Reciprocal Orientation and Partnership Chemainus Native College & Vancouver Island University Cariboo Chilcotin Weekend University, UNBC and Thompson Rivers University En’owkin Centre & NVIT Exchange of personnel, job shadowing, orientation, community engagement and development of long term strategic plans

    18. Pilot Projects continued Aboriginal Transition Student Handbook Building upon the work already completed by NVIT and Heiltsuk College Handbook for students and resource for instructors Serves as a template for 6-week transition preparation course

    19. Pilot Project continued Transformative Indigenous Learning Strategies Saanich Adult Education Centre Master-Apprentice SENCOTEN language program Elders as instructors Heiltsuk College Focus group with students preparing to transition (academic preparedness and career counselling) Mentored by former students

    20. Menetiye, Master Apprentice Program Saanich Adult Education Centre

    21. Knowledge Dissemination Forum in Vancouver, November 3 & 4, 2010 Attended by 80 representatives from community, IAHLA institutes, public post-secondary institutions Roundtable, November 17, 2010 IAHLA Board Members, PPSI Aboriginal Support Services, Senior government, PPSI presidents

    22. Jeannette Armstrong En’owkin Centre

    23. Don Avison

    24. Links IAHLA www.fnesc.ca/iahla/ Office of Indigenous Affairs, UVic www.uvic.ca/inaf/ Office of Community Based Research, UVic www.uvic.ca/ocbr/ Undergrad to Graduate Transitions (Dr. Jo-Ann Archibald, UBC) www.aboriginaltransitions.ca

    25. Links and contact information: Sarah Cormode Aboriginal Transitions Research Project Project Coordinator cormode@uvic.ca 250.853.3730

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