Fall 2016 R.A.S.S. Newsletter Issue 3 Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services Peer Support at RASS Image credit: Medicine Teachings by Jackie Traverse 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 Ryerson University) 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 P. 4 Fall 2016 ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS! Issue 3 Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services 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) Allan Slaight 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) Toronto 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