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Fall 2016 R.A.S.S. Newsletter Issue 3 Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services

Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services

Peer Support at RASS

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September 2016 - WELCOME! Self-Identification RASS ORIENTATION If you so choose, remember to self- September 20th, 11am—2pm identify as Aboriginal on your OSAP and Ryerson Applications. This is important Location TBA so that you can have information about New and returning students are invited to our and access to all of the supports and ser- annual Orientation day on September 20th. vices that RASS and the university have This is an opportunity to meet fellow Indigenous for Indigenous students. Your infor- students and win great prizes while enjoying a mation will be completely confidential. It delicious lunch. is never too late to self-identify! If you need assistance with this process, please contact RASS. Reminders: 1. Sign the Student Protocols Binder New Students Please read and sign the student protocol binder Welcome to all the new students to the next time you visit the student space. Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services. 2. Do your Dishes You can use this newsletter to learn about the many great opportunities that exist The kitchen is a shared area and occasionally we near you. This newsletter will introduce have prospective students and other visitors in our you to the many supports, resources, and lounge to show the supports that we offer. Please cultural events available near you (both be mindful and clean any dishes or silverware that within and outside of ) you use after each use. that will engage you and encourage your 3. Fill out the Questionnaire! We encourage our success here at Ryerson. students from all years, whether they are under- graduate, graduate or continuing education, to fill We are always here to support you. our questionnaire. You can win a gift card!

P. 1 Fall 2016 LOCKERS! Issue 3 Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services

RASS Locker Allocation RASS has been given 21 lockers near our offices for student use - lockers A3214 - A3224 (near KHW389) & 3929 - 3957 (near KHW 372). Please register your chosen locker number with Sheila at her office (KHW389) before September 19, 2016, by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-979-5000 at extension 7699. Any unregistered lockers will be cut on September 19. Fall 2016 Mark your Calendars… Issue 3 EVENTS happening at R.A.S.S.!

POTLUCKS AND FEASTS Volunteers Needed Monday October 31 If you would like to volunteer for any of Ancestor’s Potluck/Feast our events, please speak to one of the RASS staff. We will be happy to have a Monday November 14* helping hand. Peers Planned Potluck/Feast Monday December 5* WELCOME BACK! Student Appreciation Dinner This fall we are pleased to welcome Monday January 23 Amanda Thompson back to the RASS Sacred Items Potluck/Feast team as our Academic Support Advisor. Monday February 6 Please come by and visit her in her office, KHW389F, or email her at Missing & Murdered Potluck/Feast [email protected]. Monday March 20 RASS ORIENTATION Names, Colours & Clans Potluck/Feast Location TBA. Monday April 10* 11am - 2pm Student Appreciation Dinner All feasts are 5:30-7:30pm in POD250 Come by to have some delicious Indian (380 Victoria Street). Dates with an as- Tacos, meet fellow Aboriginal students terisk (*) next to them indicates a closed and get some free swag! potluck or feast, meant only for For more details email Indigenous students on campus. [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding ceremonies please email Joanne Dallaire at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-979-5000 ext. 6616

Have you found us on Facebook? We’re on Facebook! “Like” our page to keep up to date on events, announcements and other community events. Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services

P. 3 Fall 2016 ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS! Issue 3 Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services

Upcoming Scholarships & Bursaries Deadlines: Upcoming Scholarships & Bursaries University-wide Deadlines: Faculty & Program Specific September 23 September 15 Angela Ross Award @ 4pm - $1000 Irene Gammel & Jean-Paul Boudreau Undergrad- Brian Segal Award @ 4pm - up to $1000 uate Research Award (Arts) - $1000 Delvinia Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship September 19 Award @ 4pm - up to $2500 COMMA Book Award (Arts) @ 4pm - $500 Errol Aspevig Undergraduate Award @ 4pm - September 26 $5000 Carla Cassidy Award (Arts) @4pm FCCP Mental Health Resilience Award @ 4pm - up September 30 to $1000 Harriet Stairs Award George Vari Award for Good Citizenship @ 4pm - (Social Work or Criminology) - $1106 up to $1000 Sheri Cohen Social Justice Award for People with Michelle Monkhouse Award @ 4pm - $1000 Disabilities Pride Award for Diversity and Inclusion @ 4pm - ZONTA Award in Memory of Marlene Sim- up to $1000 monds (Criminology) Ryerson University Alumni Association Award The Second Chance Award in Criminal Justice Sheila (Angus) Cecchetto Award @ 4pm - up to (Criminology) $1000 Program-specific and faculty-specific scholar- Women in Leadership Student Award @ 4pm - up ships, bursaries and awards are still getting up- to $1000 dated on the Registrar’s Office Website. Please November 25 visit: http://www.ryerson.ca/registrar/students/ scholarships/programspecific.html Ryerson Private Donor Bursary - $200 - $2000 for scholarships that apply specifically for your program or faculty.

Upcoming Scholarships & Bursaries Deadlines: Diversity/Aboriginal October 14 BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarship (first years only) - $1000 - $2500 October 21 Cambrian Foundation’s Charlotte Carter Memorial Scholarship November 1 Indspire Scholarship @ 11:59pm

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Upcoming Bursary and Scholarship Deadlines: Entrance Scholarships September 9 Hospitality and Tourism Management Entrance Awards (Hospitality & Tourism Management) September 16 Adele Turcotte Memorial Award (Fashion Communication & Fashion Design) Entrance Award in Radio (RTA School of Media) Arthur Lee Family School of Fashion Award (Fashion Communication & Fashion Design) Business Management Entrance Awards (Business Management) September 19 Mikey Network Awards (Nutrition) Hong Kong Lions Club Entrance Scholarship (Journalism) September 23 Catherine Lund Entrance Award (School of Accounting and Finance) October 3 Solly Patel Memorial Entrance Scholarship—Politics & Governance, Public Administration & Governance @ 12pm - $1000

Don’t forget to check out the Ryerson Awards Page for Awards More Scholarship and that are specific to your program or faculty at Bursary options needed? http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/index.html Make an account: www.scholarshipcanada.co If you need help applying for scholarships, bursaries, or OSAP, con- tact peer support at [email protected] or by telephone at 416- m 979-5000 x 6660 www.yconic.com (formerly student awards) Highlight: Amy Desjarlais www.studentlifenetwork.co m During the summer, Amy joined the to have a list of designated RASS team as our Academic Support scholarships and bursaries Advisor. We thank her sincerely for her sent directly to your e-mail. hard work and dedication. She also works in the School of Social Work as the First Nations Technical Institute DID YOU KNOW? Ryerson (FNTI) Coordinator. For any University Library and Archives released the Aboriginal information on FNTI please contact her Research Portal and Four Direc- at [email protected]. tions Writing Guide in 2014.

P. 5 Fall 2016 ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS! Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services Issue 3

Ryerson University: Important Dates August 29 - September 2: Orientation Week September 2: Last day to change name to appear on all fall graduation information September 5: Labour Day. University closed September 6: First day of classes for full and part-time undergraduate students September 9: Final date for fall undergraduate tuition fees, final day to apply to graduate in Fall 2016 September 10 to 16: First day of Fall Chang School classes September 16: Last day of open enrolment period September 17-October 7: Fall Course Drop Period, 50% refund September 16 - October 7: Fall Program Withdrawal Period September 26 - October 2: Winter Course Intentions October 8-14: Fall Reading Week October 18: Last day for OSAP Positions for Fall Semester November 1 - March 15: Apply to graduate on RAMSS November 7: Last day to submit OSAP Documentation December 5: Last day of Fall full and part-time undergraduate programs. December 6-17: Fall Undergraduate Examination period December 10: Last day of Fall Chang School classes If you have any questions or need academic advising, please contact Amy at 416-979-5000 ext. 6620 or your program’s program advisor.

Student Learning Support Ryerson University’s Student Learning Support Program is still running over the summer! Monday - Thursday from 1-4pm - Writing Support Drop-In Student Learning Support also helps out with Academic Accommodations, Study Skills, and much more, and can also be an additional tool to help you in school. For more information, visit www.ryerson.ca/studentlearningsupport/index.html/

P. 6 Fall 2016 R.A.S.S. ANNOUNCEMENTS! Issue 3 Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services

We are currently recruiting for our Aboriginal Foundations Program which is for individuals interested in getting into university, for those interested in professional development, and current students who would like to improve their essay-writing skills. For more information, please contact the program coordinator, Diane Simone, by telephone at 416-979-5000 at extension 3326, or by email at [email protected].

Interested in getting back into school, taking some interesting courses on Aboriginal experiences, or even just adding on to your degree? Consider the Aboriginal Knowledges and Experiences Certificate! The Aboriginal Knowledges & Experiences Certificate is a six-course certificate offered through the Chang School, flexible for both students and those looking into getting back into school. For more information please contact Diane Simone by telephone at 416-979-5000 at extension 3326, or by email at [email protected].

TUTORING at R.A.S.S. We are currently seeking Aboriginal students in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th years—or Aboriginal graduate students—who would be interested in joining our list of potential tutors for the 2016- 2017 Academic Year. Tutors are required to have attained at least a B+ in the course they would like to tutor, and have a CGPA of at least 2.67. If you are interested in becoming an Abo- riginal Tutor please contact Amanda Thompson at [email protected] .

If you are an Aboriginal Student and you are having difficulty in your course-work and would like to work with a tutor please contact Diane at [email protected] with the course you are seeking assistance in, as well as a brief outline what is going on. Please note—it can take 2+ weeks to find and set up a tutor for you.

Highlights Do you know of an Aboriginal staff member, faculty member or student who deserves recognition? Do you have a short teaching or quotation that you want to share? Please email Peer Support at [email protected] and we will publish it with permission.

Laptop & Equipment Borrowing There are a number of RASS Laptops, Digital Recorders, and other equipment available for student use. If you would like to sign one out, please contact Amanda Thompson at 416-979- 5000 at extension 2609 or by email at [email protected].

P. 7 Fall 2016 Ryerson Aboriginal Education Council Issue 3 Announcements!

Don't forget to Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/RyAborlEduCouncil

The Aboriginal Education Council (A.E.C.) at Ryerson is currently seeking Student Representatives! If interested, please contact Cheryl at: [email protected]

CALLS FOR PROPOSALS Events Hello Ryerson students, staff and faculty Social Justice Week members, October 31, 2016 Ryerson Aboriginal Education Council has Certificate Launch, in partnership released the Call for Proposals for the with the Chang School Aboriginal Student / Aboriginal Faculty Support Fund. TBD Inaugural AEC Open House Council looks forward to receiving your November 22, 2016 submissions by September 23, 2016, no later than 4PM. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Men and Children Potluck There are one call being released from the Feast, in partnership with RASS Council: February 6, 2017  Aboriginal Student/Staff/ Faculty Sup- port Fund Spring Equinox Submission Deadline is: September 23, March 20, 2017 2016 @ 4pm Annual Student Showcase, in Visit our webpage to download a copy of partnership with RASS and RULA the Call for Submissions and application March TBD forms: Truth and Reconciliation Event http://www.ryerson.ca/aec/index.html TBD Contact Cheryl Trudeau with any questions: [email protected] or 416-979-5000 x 4636.

P. 8 Fall 2016 Community Events & Announcements Issue 3 The Indigenous Students Association

Indigenous Student Association (ISA) at Ryerson

What: ISA is a student-run, independent, volunteer organization.

Vision: In the spirit of cooperation and global community, we wish to build, amplify and maintain Indigenous voices and concerns in Ryerson and Toronto. For the solution of prob- lems faced by Indigenous peoples in the areas of human rights, culture, the environment, de- velopment, education and health.

Who: All students with a passion for Indigenous issues are welcome to attend.

Goals:

· To represent an Indigenous voice in the Ryerson Student Union

· To represent Indigenous students on Campus

· To unite the diverse Indigenous nations

· To develop positive relationships within our association

· To support and enhance positive awareness of Indigenous issues within Ryerson

If would like to learn more please contact us:  Email: [email protected]  Facebook: Indigenous Students’ Association at Ryerson University  Twitter: @ISAatRyersonU

ISA Meeting Dates ISA Executives 2016-2017 Kaitlyn Adams - Events Director All students are welcome Julianna Alton - Associate Financial Director and encour- Joleine Kasper—Secretary aged to attend Matthias Nunno— External Communications the meetings. Athena Pheasant - Financial Director The next Corrina Serda—Social Media Communications meeting is to be announced. Please check your email Mark Szkoda - Internal Communications from ISA or check out their facebook Christian Wells - Student Relations Director and twitter pages for updates.

P. 9 Fall 2016 Ryerson University Issue 3 Campus Store Hours

P. 10 Fall 2016 Ryerson University Issue 3 Campus Resources

Student Learning Support—or SLS— Academic Skills-Building Workshops Tuesdays 3:30pm - 5pm: Writing for Wellness @ SLC-449 Wednesday August 31 & September 7 at 6pm: Basics of Referencing and Citation Styles Tuesday September 6 & November 29 at 6pm: Ethical Scholarship in Student Writing: Inte- grate Sources Effectively, Write Better, Avoid Plagiarism. Interested individuals must RSVP on the Writing Support page to secure their spot. For more information please visit www.ryerson.ca/sls or contact Student Learning Support at [email protected] . Ryerson University Library and Archives - or RULA Orientation Thursday, September 1 10-11am: Get Vibrant with Vibe! @ 3rd floor SLC in the Digital Media Experience Lab. Research Skills Workshops Ryerson University Library and Archives offers a series of workshops throughout the semester. To learn more, please visit the Ryerson University Library and Archives website at http://www.library.ryerson.ca/guides/workshops/

Campus Resources The Good Food Centre: One of six Ryerson equity service centres, the Good Food Centre offers food access for all students, faculty and staff (full or part-time). They offer a food bank as well as the Good Food Box program. For more information, please go to www.rsuonline.ca/equity-service-centers/good-food-centre/or email [email protected] RU Noted: volunteer program to support students with disabilities with their notes. To fill out the form, please go to http://www.runoted.ca/#share-notes/ or email [email protected]. The Library and Student Learning Centre (SLC): From September 5 - December 4, RULA and SLC hours will be Monday-Friday 7am-1am, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-1am. The Service Hub: the most up-to-date hours are always available on their website: http://www.ryerson.ca/registrar/contact/, other options to reach out include by phone at

RU Therapy Dogs (@rutherapydogs)  Every Monday 11:30am - 12:30pm , Kerr Hall West-73 (Lower Gym)  For more information, contact Bronwyn Dickson at [email protected]

P. 11 Summer 2016 Community Events and Announcements Issue 2 Toronto and Beyond

Pow-Wows & Indigenous Events Thursdays: Big Drum Social at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto 6:30pm - 8:45pm , 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, September 6, 2016: Fall Craft Sale & Flea Market at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 10am - 4pm, 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario; 30+ Authentic Indigenous Vendors, Food, 50/50 Draws and more! September 11, 2016: Indigenous Waterways at Evergreen Brickworks 10am - 5pm at 550 Bayview Avenue, $25 per person, available at indigenouswaterways.eventbrite.ca September 15, 2016: Metis Women's Potluck Circle 5:30pm - 7:30pm at 30 Street, Toronto, Ontario September 18, 2016: MNFSTO10 Live! At Yonge Dundas Square Headliner is A Tribe Called Red. Free admission, 9pm. September 20, 2016: Indigenous Visual Culture Day 2016 OCAD University (Room 410, 113 McCaul Street) & Butterfield Park, from 9am - 6pm. September 24, 2016: Native Child & Family Services of Toronto’s 19th Annual Community Pow Wow Free admission. Grand entry at 12pm, located in Dufferin Grove Park. September 24, 2016: Brampton’s First Annual Akweni Ki Traditional Pow-Wow @ Brampton Fair Grounds. Admission for 13+ $10, 12 and under free. Grand Entry at 12pm

Conferences September 26-27: Prior Lake, Minnesota First Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition September 30: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/, Toronto Indigenous and Decolonizing Studies in Education September 30– Oct.1: , St. Catherine's White Privilege Symposium Canada

Don’t forget to check out calendars at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Emplyment Agency, Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, Anishnawbe Health Toronto, and other Aboriginal organizations for more events, conferences and professional development opportunities!

P. 12 Fall 2016 Community Events and Announcements Issue 3 Entertainment and Employment Opportunities

Explore the City for Free Tuesdays at the , with current Student ID Tuesdays at the with current Student ID Wednesdays from 6-9pm at the Wednesdays from 4-8pm at the Everyday at the CBC Museum Everyday at Everyday at Contemporary Art Gallery Everyday at The Toronto Sculpture Garden September 18 2016 - MNFSTO10 Live! Yonge & Dundas Square: headliner is A Tribe Called Red

Job Listings at Ryerson University For support on applying for jobs, please contact Aboriginal Peer Support at abpeers@ ryerson.ca or Tracey King (Aboriginal HR Consultant) at [email protected]. Peer Support at Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services (RASS) RASS is currently seeking 4 Aboriginal Peer Supporters for the Fall 2016 & Winter 2017 semesters. More information on what is required for this position and description of roles is posted on the Career Boost Website. All interested individuals should have Career Boost Approval, and should send complet- ed applications to Sheila Saikkonen by email at [email protected] or in person at KHW-389. Career Boost Program Career Boost is Ryerson’s Student Employment Source. Previously named Work-Study, it provides un- dergraduate students with hundreds of on-campus paid work experience opportunities each year. To check the job listings, please go to http://www.ryerson.ca/careerboost/ and log-in using your my.ryerson username and password. In order to apply for an on-campus position through Career Boost, you must first get Career Boost approval. For assistance on applying for Career Boost Approval, you can contact Aboriginal Peer Support at [email protected] or at 416-979-5000 x 6660. Annual Fund at Ryerson University The Annual Fund at Ryerson University’s University Advancement Division is currently seeking 30 students to be Student Tele-fundraisers. This is an awesome opportunity for students seeking experi- ence in the non-profit sector with a guaranteed starting pay of $11.40, with pay increase opportunities every semester, up to $16 an hour, as well as other incentives. Hours are also highly flexible, as you can elect to work anywhere from 6 to 25 hours a week. For more information, or to apply, please contact Johnathan Chan, the Call Centre Supervisor, at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-979- 5000 x 7895. For more job opportunities, please check out the Career Centre / Career Boost Website!

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