Ministry of Advanced Education
Educator Resources | Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training
Are you an educator who supports Aboriginal students? Find information here on ministry policies, forums, research, and resources.
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| Evaluation of the 2007 Aboriginal Post-secondary Strategy [PDF] Provides evidence, best practices and lessons learned for the new policy framework |
| 2007 Aboriginal Post-secondary Strategy [PDF] Developed to meet the goals of the New Relationship, the Transformative Change Accord, and the Métis Nation Accord |
| 2005 Jothen Report [PDF] Review of Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Programs, Services and Strategies/Best Practices & Aboriginal Special Projects Funding (ASPF) Program |
| Aboriginal Student Transition Handbook [PDF] Reflects on the concerns and struggles of Indigenous students |
| Thompson Rivers University Educators Handbook [PDF] Assists faculty in gaining a better understanding of the unique social, political and cultural context from which Aboriginal students come |
Links
- What I learned in class today - explores difficult discussions of Aboriginal issues that occur in classrooms at the University of British Columbia
- Aboriginal Transitions - helps undergraduate students with their transition to graduate studies.
Aboriginal Transitions Research Fund
The Aboriginal Transitions Research Fund (ATRF) was a two year, two phase initiative (2007/08 and 2008/09). There is currently limited data on Aboriginal learner transitions – the ATRF projects will provide empirical evidence that supports specific actions, and will also evaluate the implementation of these actions.
3 projects were funded, each to address a different transition point on the student’s journey:
- UBC: Undergraduate to Graduate Phase I [PDF]
- UBC: Undergraduate to Graduate Phase II [PDF]
- UVic: Aboriginal Institute to Public Institution [PDF]
- TRU: A Learning Bridge for Aboriginal Adults [PDF]
- TRU: Adult Basic Education to Post-Secondary Education [PDF]
The three projects stress the need for a holistic approach. They offer an opportunity to learn how important cultural and social supports, Elders, and peer mentors are to the success of Aboriginal learners pursuing their educational aspirations.
Aboriginal Forums
In March of 2006, the Ministry held its third annual forum [PDF]. The focus of the forum was the Ministry’s proposed Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Strategy.
The Fourth Annual Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Forum was held on Nov. 21, 2007, and involved 134 participants.
- Forum Report [PDF]
- Forum Discussion Paper (Nov.2007) [DOC]
The forum’s theme was Choice for Aboriginal Learners – Moving Post-Secondary Education Policy and Programs Forward Through Dialogue and Engagement. It brought together stakeholders from Aboriginal communities, government and the post-secondary education sector to:
- Explore partnerships in the context of the New Relationship.
- Discuss the role of private Aboriginal post-secondary institutions.
- Provide the opportunity for stakeholders to share innovative initiatives that increase Aboriginal learner success in post-secondary education throughout British Columbia.
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