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Aboriginal Student Handbook ABORIGINAL STUDENT HANDBOOK Vancouver Island University respects Aboriginal ways of knowing and being viu.ca/aboriginal Hay ch qa’ sii’em siye’yu mukw mustimuxw. In keeping with regional protocol, Vancouver Island University students, staff, faculty and administration would like to acknowledge and thank the Snuneymuxw First Nation, Tla’amin First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation and the Cowichan Tribes for allowing students, staff, faculty and administration to teach, learn, live and share educational experiences on the traditional territories of these nations. ii Hay ch qa’ sii’em siye’yu Welcome to VIU mukw mustimuxw. A Message from the President We welcome all students and support each of them in their educational adventures. I wish you joy and success in your learning experiences at Vancouver Island University. Ralph Nilson, PhD President and Vice-Chancellor viu.ca/president Hay ch qa’ sii’em siye’yu mukw mustimuxw. VIU is fortunate to host a large number of Aboriginal students who are enrolled in a wide variety of programs and courses. We recognize that our students represent many different nations and cultures and come to our institution with a rich and unique traditional knowledge base. It is our hope to create a sense of belonging in post-secondary education for each and every one of you. VIU is a place where your history and traditions are acknowledged, a place where your contributions are valued and a place where your success is celebrated! Sharon Hobenshield, EdD Gitxsan First Nation Director, Office of Aboriginal [email protected] Education & Engagement viu.ca/aboriginal 1 VIU Aboriginal Student 6 Quick Facts 6 Full tuition awards for up to 5 years offered by VIU Chancellor’s Entrance 45 Scholarships Cultural and Social for Aboriginal 9 1,569 events on Nanaimo students Elders-in-Residence Aboriginal students and Cowichan campuses each year $135,000 on VIU campuses value 5 Nanaimo 3 Cowichan 1 Powell River 3 Tribal Journeys participated in by VIU viu.ca/aboriginal/elders-viu 2 Everyone here who has crossed my path is rooting for me, we are all cheering each other on and helping each other through the stressful times of midterms, finals, and planning for our futures. I really don’t think I would be finishing up my degree this year if I didn’t have the network of supporters I received here from the amazing staff at the gathering place, and all my other cousins within the program. – Lacey Perrault Alert Bay, BC Bachelor of Education 3 t u e th c Shq'ap la g P A Gatherin Shq’apthut A Gathering Place Visit Shq’apthut Shq’apthut - A Gathering Place on the Nanaimo campus is the home of Services for Aboriginal Students (SAS). Everyone is welcome at Shq’apthut. It is a gathering place and home away from home for First Nations, Status, Non-Status, Métis, and Inuit students. Elders-in-Residence are available at Shq’apthut five days a week to assist you with matters that arise at each stage of your student experience. Shq’apthut is also a place where cultural, academic, recreational, and social activities are promoted and celebrated. There are numerous feasts, success workshops, and other community events that we encourage all students to participate in throughout the year. 4 Visit Services for Aboriginal Students to: • Visit, seek spiritual/cultural guidance, or listen to the stories of our VIU Elders-in-Residence. • Change programs, courses, and get assistance with timetabling and registration. • Find information about funding options for Status and Métis students Lexis is a Registered Clinical as well as Aboriginal bursaries, scholarships, awards, and student loans. Counselor who provides culturally • Get help with finding accommodations and daycare. relevant mental and emotional • Access a range of academic workshops and one-on-one writing counselling to Aboriginal Students at and research opportunities. VIU. Lexis also provides support with career directions, resolving academic • Find opportunities to participate in and witness traditional cultural issues, as well as course selection presentations from the four Vancouver Island Nations (Coast Salish, and planning. Nuu chah nulth, Kwak waka’wakw and Métis). [email protected] Cowichan Campus 250.746.3509 Connect with Dale, Jennifer, or Sharon for any questions on the Nanaimo Campus. Services for Aboriginal Students Nanaimo Campus 250.740.6510 [email protected] 5 VIU Elders- Nanaimo Campus in-Residence VIU Elders-in-Residence are an integral part of the Vancouver Island University community. They work closely with Delores Louie Geraldine Manson Stella Johnson Shq’apthut, Arts-One First Nations (Swus-tanulwut) (C-tasi:a) Métis program, BA First Nations Studies, Chemainus Snuneymuxw Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health Powell River Campus and Human Services, Aboriginal University Bridging Program, and Child and Youth Care First Nations diploma. They participate in all aspects of the academic community and offer support to faculty, staff and, most importantly, to students. You may hear the students referring to the Elders as “Auntie” or “Uncle” which is a sign of Gary Manson Barney Williams Jr. Eugene Louie both affection and respect. Some of (Xul si malt) (Klith-wii-taa) (Tla’ Amin) Snuneymuxw Tla-o-qui-aht the Elders have shared their traditional names here in brackets. Cowichan Campus To connect with an Elder, contact: Nanaimo Campus Sylvia Scow 250.753.3245, local 2096 [email protected] Cowichan Campus Nancy Hamilton Harold Joe Marlene Rice Florence James 250.746.3573 (Puneluxutth’) (Hwiem’) (Thiyaas) [email protected] Cowichan Tribes Cowichan Tribes Penelakut 6 ‘Su’luqw’a’ Community Cousins Connect with an Aboriginal student from ‘Su’luqw’a’ Community Cousins to get help navigating the campus, accessing resources and support, or just to have coffee. Cousins are a source of support at the start of your /suluqwa time with VIU – when you need it most! @viucommunitycousins @viusuluqwa [email protected] viu.ca/aboriginal 7 Declare Your Ancestry • We encourage you to declare your Aboriginal ancestry when you apply to VIU. • You’ll help ensure that VIU continues to provide great resources for Aboriginal students. • No proof of ancestry is required and you can declare either at the time of application or after you’ve applied via your online student record. Aboriginal Representation at the VIU Students’ Union The Aboriginal representative at the VIU Students’ Union (VIUSU) ensures that the voice of Aboriginal students is heard in the Students’ Union and throughout the campus. The Aboriginal representative participates in decision-making at the Students’ Union and advocates for students on campus. VIU Students’ Union Building 193, Room 207 250.754.8866 [email protected] viusu.ca I love how VIU makes me feel like I can be myself as a Nuu-Chah-Nulth person. I learned that along our paths there will be obstacles and we can conquer them! – Vanessa Hamilton-George Ahousaht/Tla-oq-ui-aht First Nations, with Kelsmaht, Ahoous, and Lilooet roots, Aboriginal University Bridging Program 8 Admission THREE STEPS TO APPLYING Start online at viu.ca/apply. You can apply online, in-person or by mail. Submit your application and pay the application fee of $40.10 An Educational Advisor can help: Submit your supporting documents • Explore career and post-secondary options BC high school students need to provide their Personal • Choose or change your program/courses Education Number (PEN); out of province applicants will • Clarify your educational goals need to provide an official transcript. Some programs • Develop your educational plans require an interim transcript, an assessment test, • Explore the impact of dropping a course a personal profile, and/or a resume or letter of intent. • Make a switch to a new program • Get connected with appropriate resources Printed applications and all supporting documents can be sent to the Registration Centre at any VIU Campus. Nanaimo Campus, Building 170 250.740.6510 1.888.920.2221, local 6510 [email protected] viu.ca/sas Cowichan Campus, Student Affairs 250.746.3509 cc.viu.ca/sa/aboriginal-support Powell River Campus, Advising 604.485.2878 pr.viu.ca/studentservices/advising.asp9 Access and Aboriginal Focus Programs Aboriginal students are enrolled in a wide variety of programs at VIU. While many courses in different programs include some Aboriginal content, the following programs have an Aboriginal focus or provide access to university and trades programs. Aboriginal Construction Aboriginal University The Bachelor of Arts, 10 Month Certificate Program Bridging Program Major and Minor in First The Aboriginal Construction 8 to 10 Month Program Nations Studies: Program provides an opportunity The Aboriginal University Bridging 4-Year Degree Program to gain skills and knowledge Program (AUBP or UCEP) starts Exploration of contemporary First that give a head start in the in September of each year and Nations issues in an integrated, construction industry with the prepares students for entry into multi-disciplinary manner that benefit of learning coastal First university or trades programs. The prepares students for living within Nations construction history program is open to any Aboriginal First Nations societies and the larger and methods. Developed in student who is preparing for world, and focuses on the physical, consultation with the coastal post-secondary education and emotional, spiritual, and intellectual First Nation’s communities this needs to upgrade through Adult well-being of each student. program is designed for aboriginal Basic Education. The AUBP has learners with components that been recognized as meeting the include recognition of cultural requirements for UCEP funding. issues regarding education and For more information, email: traditional construction. Nanaimo Campus Janet Sinclair at [email protected] Cowichan Campus Nancy Hamilton at [email protected] 10 Arts One–First Nations First Nations Housing 1-Year University Program Manager This is a multi-disciplinary Online Certificate Program learning community for first-year The First Nations Housing university students.
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