A Community Based Partnership Agenda Research and Development that led to the Project where it came from Rationale why we need it Indigenous Education model how its unique Successes and stats the awesome part ID: 829986
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Mino-niigaanendmowin and Seven Generations Secondary Education
A Community Based Partnership
Slide2AgendaResearch and Development that led to the Project (where it came from)Rationale (why we need it)Indigenous Education model (how it’s unique)Successes and stats (the awesome part!)Looking head (where do we go from here?)
Slide3The PartnershipNokiiwin Mino-niigaanendmowin Initiative
January, 2018-March 2020. Over 150 participants from Nokiiwin communities (and others)Focus on adult learners and job seekers
Built on 4 key aspects:Life skills Pre-employment skills / trainingEducationCultural connectedness and learning
Slide4Program History
Based on 5 years of research and development by the Margaret Anderson Foundation team (PREP Project)
MAF team worked alongside FN communities to develop programming based on community needs
Holistic programming to increase skills in 4 key areas with the goal of participants attaining meaningful employment
Slide5Quick Timeline2013 – PREP begins research and development in area communities2015 - PREP partners with FWFN2016 - Seven Generations became our Education Partner2017 - FWFN takes full ownership of the program (now FWFN Niigaanaabda Program)
2018 – Partnership between FWFN, Seven Generations Secondary Education, and Nokiiwin Tribal Council
Slide6The Rationale
economic activity in Northern and North-western Ontario, especially in mining and energy sectors, has been thriving
tremendous opportunity for the future economy and residents of our area to participate in the economic prosperity of the area
Slide7BUT…Over 45% of the adult First Nation population in this area does not possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Essentially, they will not be able to equally participate in jobs and economic initiativesMost pre-apprenticeship and training programs require an OSSD as a pre-requisite, as do most employers:
CarpentryPersonal Support WorkerMining Essentials / Common CoreLine Crew Ground Support
Sawmill WorkerConstruction Craft Worker
Slide8Slide9Indigenous Education:What makes this project different from other education programs?
Slide10Common Barriers to EducationLeaving the community / transportationFamily responsibilitiesWorkInability to meet time / attendance restrictions (semesters, etc.)Unwelcoming school environmentLong absence from education No connection to culture / FN ways of learning
Slide11Addressing EducationBarriersStudent-centered program planningPLAR and MPLAR Cultural programming / land-based credits
Flexible schedulingWork alongside community service providers (OW, employment and training)
Blended delivery formatOn site one-on-one teacher supportProvincial OSSD creditsCommunity needs driven
Slide12Education PartnershipThe Mino-niigaanendmowin Initiative officially ended in March 2020 (*Final report with Scott Baker at 2:45)In partnership with the communities and Nokiiwin
, Seven Generations has continued to provide Education Programming
Slide13Seven Generations Indigenous Education InstituteSeven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is a publicly funded, not-for-profit educational institute located on Treaty Three territory. (Video)provides community-based and student-centered learning opportunities for everyone.sustainable, high quality education and training programs
*For more information, visit 7generations.org
Slide14Education Successes in Your Communities
2018/2019
2019/2020
Totals
PLAR Credits
182
134
316
MPLAR Credits
95
103
198
Credits Earned
64
63
127
Graduates
13
14
27
Slide15For future consideration…64 active students registered for OSSD programming for the 2019/2020 yearCurrent program ended on June 23 in our partner communitiesApproximately 50 students who started working with us will
not have the chance to complete their Grade 12 Diploma
Slide16Sustainable ProgrammingWe can work alongside communities to build programs based on community needs.Communities can use education funding/ resources to continue programming in a way that works best for them.Fostering partnerships with other communities to share resources / programming creates more opportunities for members –
makes use of infrastructure and working models already available.
Slide17Contact InformationJulie Harmerjulieharmer77@gmail.com(807) 472-6973
Sean Taggart seant@7generations.org (807) 274-1992