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Newsletter Winter 2018

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This IssueFirst Nation Student of the Month

Biskaabiyang Bursaries

Anishinaabemowin

First Nation Student Success Program

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Award for AppreciationBingwi Neyaashi Anishinabek (Sand Point First Nation) presented the Thunder Bay Post Secondary Student Success Program with a plaque in appreciation of contributions to their community in November 2017.

Team BuildingWhen it snows over 30 cm, it’s all hands on deck.

Mark Duggan- left Clayton Ogden -centreRobert McDonald-right

Seven Generations Education Institute

BOARD OF DIRECTORSNaomi Field Mitaanjigamiing F.N. Peggy Loyie Couchiching F.N.

Clayton Windigo Nigigoonsiminikaaning F.N. Rachel Copenace Big Grassy F.N. Dan Big George Big Island F.N.

Carol Geyshick Lac La Croix F.N.Shawn Kelly Mikinaak Onigaming F.N.

Raechel Snowball Naicatchewenin F.N. Gary Medicine Rainy River F.N.Norman Girard Seine River F.N.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERBrent Tookenay

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONDirector of Administration - Julie McEvoy

Director of Human Resources - Michelle AllanReceptionist - Erika Jourdain Accounts Payable/Admin. Asst. - Alice Foster

Finance / HR Assistant- Kelly Sigurdson

ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESIndigenous Education Leader - Angela Mainville

Vice-Principal Fort Frances High School - Dan BirdIndigenous Early Literacy Assistants:

Darlene Adams * Shirley Andy * Melissa Gushulak * Cheryl SmithIndigenous Guidance Counselors:

Denise Radigan * Lisa George * Morningstar Tom

FIRST NATION STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMStudent Success Program Manager - Kim Kirk

Student Success Program Teacher:Aimee Beazley * Shelly Jones * Jane Tom * Dennise Pemmican

Data/Computer Specialist - Ron Berezowski

HIGH SCHOOLPrincipal - Sean Taggart

Vice Principal/Teacher - Brendan SmythAdministrative Assistant - Donna Brunn Receptionist - Lisa Angus

Teachers: Brian Booty * Jordan Botsford * Karen Cederwall Denise Clendenning * Mary Fawcett * Paul Gagne

Jenny Gibson * Julija Graham * Lorie Labbe * Brock MadillTyler Miller * Marg Oversby * Laurel Spalding * Sadie Windego

ITIT Systems Administrator - Christine Woolsey

Information Technician - Rob Perreault

LANGUAGE & CULTURECulture/Anishinaabemowin Coordinator - Robert Horton

MANIDOO BAAWAATIGFacility Coordinator - Mark Duggan

Maintenance Coordinator - Don LandryAdministrative Assistants:

Amanda Gray * Stephanie CourtielleChef - Clayton Hachey Culinary Assistant - Ken Ogden

Event Coordinator - Serena Kenny

APPRENTICESHIP, ESSENTIAL SKILLS & POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONDirector of Apprenticeship, Essential Skills & Post Secondary Education -

Wayne ZimmerAssistant Director of Apprenticeship, Essential Skills & Post Secondary Education

William Perrault * Mark GaudetPost Secondary Education Program Coordinators:

Don Eldridge * Brigitte LoeppkyTraining Coordinators: Robbie Crowe * Vivian Kakekapetum

Student Services Coordinator - Anthony Leek Registrar - Connie Foster Program Administrator/Librarian - Tanya Howarth

Administrative Assistant - Taryn Smith Program Assistant - Katie WhiteheadEquitable Access Coordinators:Tim Windigo * Guy Letourneau

POST SECONDARY STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMDirector of Post Secondary Student Support - Howard Twance

Education Counsellor - Jennifer Kushnir

LANGUAGE STRATEGY PROJECTAnishinaabemowin Curriculum Coordinator - Shannon King

Anishinaabemowin Curriculum Developer - Chance KingAnishinaabemowin English Translators

Marilyn Copenace * Kelvin Morrison * Rose TuesdayAnishinaabemowin Data Analyst - Tyrel Bruyere

Graphic Designer/Illustrator - Tim Smith

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SGEI Awards Biskaabiyang Bursaries for 2017/2018

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Elder Anne Wilson, of Manitou Rapids, tells us about Biskaabiyang, remembering and returning to your teachings. She tells us that this concept is about remembering who we are. She asks us to take a good look at ourselves and think about how we live our lives. As Anishinaabe people, we have been told to live with Mino Bimaadiziwin, good life teachings. We are to remember our teachings, be respectful of all our relations, honour the Earth, and think with a good Anishinaabe mind, basing our actions in Anishinaabe knowledge. Anne tells us that Biskaabiyang, remembering your teachings, means letting go of mainstream habits if you must to remember your Anishinaabe mind. We must remember those who have gone on to the spirit realm, those who lived on the land with the language and teachings and encouraged us to move forward. We must watch those who model these teachings today.

Based on academic achievement and attendance, the Biskaabiyang Bursary will see each of these students receive $1000 to be disbursed in two installments of $500.00 in December 2017 and February 2018.

We congratulate these students on their outstanding achievement!

Practical Nursing Program

How time flies!Semester 1 has ended and the Practical Nursing students at Seven Generations Education Institute enjoyed a much needed break!

The nursing students have worked very hard to learn and apply multiple nursing theories in class and in the lab in preparation for their clinical placements. Some of the academic expectations demonstrated through testing included a thorough understanding of the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, the Registered Practical Nurse’s scope of practice, Nurse Ethics, professional boundaries in nursing, and the nursing process. Some of the challenging experiential learning assignments included a nurse-patient role play exercise where the students were videotaped and then graded on the effective use of essential interviewing skills, as well as group presentations, and self-reflection papers using APA formatting. The simulation lab was well used as students practiced clinical skills such as donning and doffing of personal protective equipment, safe patient repositioning, aseptic technique, and foley catheter insertion (to only name a few). These necessary learned skills will be used by the students to develop care plans in order to deliver patient centred care at their placement in long term care homes which began in January 2018!

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Gagwegikendamaawiziwin 2018:Tuesday, April 24, 2018Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.All are welcome to come and support our Youth.

Health & Safety Training Program:February 26, 2018 - March 6th, 2018Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Manidoo Baawaatig Campus, Kenora, ON

Attention Job Seekers!Are you seeking to start in the Constructionindustry? Are you 15-30 years of age? Ifyou require industry recognized certificates to gain employment, we can help!

Contact: Vivian Kakekapetum (807) 468-3096 [email protected]

Line Cook Training Program:March 5, 2018 - April 6, 2018Nanicost Campus, Fort Frances, ON

APPLICANTS MUST BE:• Between 15-30 years of age, not a current recipient of

Employment Insurance (EI), and be unemployed looking for work

• Maximum of 6 participants• Free of cost to those that qualifyContact: Robbie Crowe (807) 274-2796 [email protected]

Upcoming Events & Programs


Post Secondary (Fort Frances Campus)Semester 1

Seven Generations is very pleased with the successes of our students during the first semester of the 2017/2018 year and we look forward to celebrating their achievements in the second semester. Our Fort Frances campus currently has five college programs in session which include: Building Construction Technician, Welding Techniques, Hairstyling, Social Service Worker, and Early Childhood Educator.

Students spent much of the first semester devoted to developing foundational knowledge and skills related to their program. Our trade programs, which include Building Construction and Welding, began by learning about the proper use of the tools of trade, essential processes, as well as health and safety. Similarly, the up and coming hairstylists learned about basic haircuts, style techniques, and health codes while primarily working on mannequins. In other programs, such as the Early Childhood Educator and Social Service Worker, students honed the academic and critical thinking skills that will be required in their career.

In addition to regular classes, students had the opportunity to participate in workshops that provided essential value added resume building training. Workshops included Working from Heights, First Aid/CPR certifications, General Safety Awareness, and Mental Health First Aid. Aside from career specific training, these workshops provide valuable experiential learning and employer networking opportunities that help students develop an identity in their chosen field. Seven Generations firmly believes that a quality education must include learning outside of the traditional classroom and continually works with various partners to make these opportunities available to students.

The first semester of the 2017/2018 academic year has been a huge success and all of our students should be very proud of their accomplishments. The SGEI Post Secondary team is looking forward to the second semester and we are also hard at work preparing for the 2018/2019 school year. We have many programs that will suit a variety of vocational interests. For information on our programs for the fall, please visit our website at www.7generations.org. More information on programs can be obtained by calling our campuses in Fort Frances at 807-274-2796 or Kenora at 807-468-3096 and speaking to one of our recruiters. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early as space is limited.

REGISTER TODAY!New Programs begin September 2018

Did you know that the Anishinaabe language (sometimes referred to as the Ojibwe language) is very shaped by the territory around us? The descriptions of our natural environment are interwoven into each word to bring to life what we see, feel, and hear as we move through the seasons. The descriptions that occur in the winter season are beautiful and very visual. Here are just a few!


Zoogipon(It is snowing.)

Mamaangawepon(It is snowing in large flakes.)

Ozhaashaa(It is slippery/slick.)

A Riddle about Anishinaabemowin

In Anishinaabemowin, the word “Inwe” means language, the voice/sound you were created or given to make, your voice, the sound that you make.

Aaniin Enwed Animosh? “Ruff-Ruff.”

Aaniin Enwed Gaazhagens? “Meow.”

Aaniin Enwed “Anishinaabe”? “Boozhoo.”

Daga Odaapinamawishin wa’aw asemaa. Daga anishinaabemotawishin.

“Please accept this tobacco from me. Please speak the Anishinaabe language to me.”

“Anishinaabemowin reflects our unique way of seeing and understanding the world. It embodies a philosophy that perpetuates life.”

Winona LadukeWaasa Inaabidaa, Ojibwemowin

“Our words are sounds. Our words are prayers. Everything that comes out of our mouths is a prayer because the Great Spirit listens to us all the time. So, we’re singing to our heartbeat when we talk.”

Embedded with Meaning: One word for “Elder” is Gichi Ayaa’aa. When operating in the language, we never have to say “Respect your Elders” as Gichi means Great and Ayaa’aa means “Being.” A Great Being. The respect is implied and built-in to how we are to understand them.

Anishinaabemowin


Look To The StarsCan you see

Mishi Bizhiw?Mishi Bizhiw is a very sacred spirit to the Anishinaabeg. He is known as the great underwater cat. He is said to dwell below the surfaces of lakes and rivers and frequents turbulent waters. He is known for his curved tail and is greatly respected.

Mishi Bizhiw is very easy to spot in the night skies during springtime. Keep an eye out for the constellations many know as Leo and Hydra, which can be seen below. The head and chest of Leo (which resembles a hook) is the tail and back legs of Mishi Bizhiw and the top half of the constellation of Hydra is his head, chest, and front leg.

Above: The Constellation of Leo Above: The Constellation of Hydra

As seen below, Mishi Bizhiw appears on sacred petroglyphs on Agawa Bay on Lake Superior.

Did you know that there are an estimated 100 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy alone – of which our sun (Giizis) is only one?

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First Nation Student of the Month - October 2017

First Nation Student of the Month - November 2017

Congratulations to Annalise “C.C.” Hayes, our First Nations student of the month for October 2017!

C.C. is a 17-year-old grade twelve student. C.C. lives with her proud parents, Lisa George and Darwin Hayes, in town and she is a member of Couchiching First Nation. She has one older sister.

In high school, she has been on the Muskie girls’ hockey team for all four years and is currently the captain. She also played two years of Muskie soccer.

C.C. works part-time at Dairy Queen and has been doing so for a few years. When she is not working or busy with homework and hockey, she likes to catch up on sleep.

C.C. will graduate in June 2018. She plans on furthering her post-secondary education either in the USA or out west. She is interested in a career in the medical field.

Overall, C.C. is a kind and generous young lady with a very strong work ethic. She is responsible and dedicates herself wholeheartedly to all of her endeavors.

C.C. had this advice for other students: “Get help when you need it; don’t wait until the last minute. Join extracurricular activities because you make lots of memories and meet new people.”

With her positive attitude and her leadership skills, C.C. definitely has the potential to find much success in her future!

Well done to Rianna Roach, our First Nations Student of the month for November 2017!

Rianna is 16 years old and in grade eleven. She lives with her proud parents, Angela and John, on Couchiching First Nation. She has one younger sister and one younger brother.

Her current average is 84.25% and she made the Honour Roll at mid-term; she has also previously made the Honour Roll.

Rianna works part-time at Tim Horton’s. When she does have spare time, she plays hockey.

Rianna will graduate in June 2019 (she will also receive a Health & Wellness SHSM certificate). Her goal is to be a Nurse. To do this, she plans on applying to Sault College’s Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program (in collaboration with Laurentian University).

Overall, Rianna is a very conscientious young lady. She has a very strong work ethic and a very positive attitude towards school. With these characteristics, there is no doubt that she will be successful in her post-secondary education.

Rianna had good advice for those students who like to see success: “Time management. Do homework and use class time wisely.” She further explained that she’s found that if she uses her class time to do work, she has less homework which means more time to spend with family or to do what she wants to do!

Great advice Rianna –keep up the great work!


First Nation Student of the Month - December 2017

Congratulations to Prudence Kabatay, our First Nations Student of the month for December 2017!

Prudence is a 17-year-old grade twelve student. She lives on Seine River First Nation with her proud parents, Ken and Anita; she has two sisters, Savannah and Novalee.

At mid-term, Prudence’s average was 80% which qualified her for the Honour Roll; she has made the Honour Roll previously. In general, Prudence is a conscientious student with a very strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Prudence’s favourite class is Law. She enjoys how Mr. Rajala goes into detail about the subject and she finds it challenging. In her spare time, Prudence likes to paint and do yoga. Prudence will graduate in June 2018. She has applied to Police Foundations (Canadore College is her first choice) and hopes to be a Police Officer one day (Treaty #3). Overall, Prudence is a lovely young lady with a sunny disposition and fantastic attitude. There is no doubt that she will see success in her future! Prudence’s advice to other students was straightforward: “Go with the flow. You can’t stress. Go with your own pace.”

You are doing great Prudence!

October:

Caleb Woods Jaykob Ryll Haiven Horton Cassidy Roach Andie Hunter

November:

Novalee Kabatay Angel Medicine Louise Andy Samantha Kelly Abby Roach

December

Simone Payne Alex Spuzak Rebecca Bruyere Katelyn Bruyere James Furlong

Fort High FN/Métis Honourable

Mentions

CONGRATULATIONS to our First Nations/Métis Honourable Mentions. Students chosen as Honourable Mentions are those students who’ve been nominated by at least, one teacher or staff member who has seen improvements and/or who has been impressed with the efforts made by the student in the past month.


First Nation Student Success Program(FNSSP)

Windigo Island students, teachers, and parent chaperone’s had a field trip into Fort Frances. They enjoyed a day of painting with Jenny Coats, before attending a Fort Frances Lakers hockey game that evening at the IFK arena. After the game, the students enjoyed the pool at their hotel.

Teachers from Pegamigaabo, Onigaming, and Windigo Island schools participated in a PD session facilitated by the FNSSP teachers. The teachers worked in teams on Mouse Trap Race Cars followed by races where the winning team was awarded prizes.

David Bouchard visited the Grade1/2 class at Onigaming School on February 1st. He spoke to all of the classrooms (K-12). The students enjoyed hearing him play his variety of flutes, sharing his love of music and offering very inspiring messages throughout the day.

Onigaming School Pow-Wow was held February 8th. Many schools, including Pegamigaabo, Nestor Falls, Sturgeon Creek, and Baibombeh Anishinaabe School, were invited and participated in the grand entry. Students were given a few songs to dance to, before enjoying a delicious lunch of wild rice soup and bannock. The day ended with a giveaway and the traveling song.

First Nation Student Success Program (FNSSP)


Working with the teachers, we have supported classrooms in a variety of ways: purchasing math manipulative and modeling strategies to incorporate them into lessons and centres, celebrating Family Literacy Day, hosting professional development, and providing ongoing support for teachers and students.

Upcoming adventures include supporting teacher initiatives Pink Shirt Day, Acts of Kindness, SKY club, and YOPO, continuing to co-plan and co-teach math and literacy programming such as looming & mathematics, and hosting author Richard Van Camp.

Nanicost Campus (Fort Frances)

COMING SEPTEMBER 2018:

Office Administration (15 week accelerated program) - April 2018

Hairstyling

Building Construction (New Intake & Third Semester)

Welding

Social Service Worker (Yr. 2)

Early Childhood Education (Yr. 2)

Bachelor of Arts (On-going Intake)

Manidoo Baawaatig Campus (Kenora)

COMING SEPTEMBER 2018:

Office Administration (15 week accelerated program) - April 2018

Pre-Health Sciences

Police Foundations

Practical Nursing (New Intake & Yr. 2)

Community & Justice Services Worker (Yr. 2)

General Arts & Science

Culinary Management (Yr. 2)

Esthetician

Bachelor of Arts (On-going Intake)

Post Secondary ProgramsFall 2018


Workshops & Training

It is a pleasure to report that the 2018 Training Programs have had a busy start in both Kenora and Fort Frances campuses. Kenora ran a Hospitality Program from January 29, 2018 to February 8, 2018, where students received training in Housekeeping, Front Desk Agent, and Food and Beverage Service.

All students received their Service Excellence Designation, completed the Smart Serve Course, and have taken the next step towards full time employment. Some students have already secured full time employment and the others are now entering the interviewing portion of the hiring process.

In Fort Frances, we are currently running a five week Line Cook program that will be completed on February 26, 2018. Each participant will receive their Service Excellence Designations, Smart Serve Certification, and their Safe Food Handling Certification. This program will be run again on March 5, 2018. We also ran a Hospitality Program in Fort Frances which ran from January 29, 2018 to February 9, 2018. Students completed this training and received their Service Excellence Designation and Smart Serve, and have made applications to work at local restaurants.

Kenora will also be running a Health & Safety Training Program from February 26, 2018 to March 9, 2018. This training will consist of Health & Safety Construction Basic Training, Working at Heights Certification, and WHMIS certifications, as well as training in Workplace Essential Skills.

We are also in the process of developing additional programs, including Microsoft Office/Excel/Power Point Basic Training Course.

If you wish to inquire about any of our training programs please contact Vivian Kakekapetum in Kenora by calling (807) 468-3096 or by emailing [email protected] and in Fort Frances contact Robbie Crowe by calling (807) 274-2796 or by emailing [email protected]


New Facility Progress

Seven Generations Education Institute was out recruiting potential students at the Superior International Junior Hockey League`s annual Showcase, which was held on January 30, 2018 and January 31, 2018 at the Ice For Kids Arena in Fort Frances.

The Showcase provided an opportunity for those in attendance to use some of the technology that we use in our classrooms and ask questions about upcoming programs.

The Welding Simulator and the Drilling Simulator were both on hand for potential students to try out.

SIJHL Hockey Showcase

The foundation for the new facility was completed in December.

The beams arrived in February and building of the new structure has commenced.

Check out our website for frequent updates on the progression.


High School (SGSS)

Calling all Seven Generations Secondary School (SGSS) students! We are now into the second semester of the 2017-2018 school year. Have you looked at how close you are to your grade 12 graduation? Have you thought about all of the different options offered at SGSS in order to help you achieve this great accomplishment? We offer The Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Program. This will help you to receive your grade 9 and 10 equivalency credits in a very efficient manner if you are considered a mature student. PLAR also includes an opportunity to receive credits for certain life skills you may have obtained already through your work history, volunteering, cultural activities, and family responsibilities. These experiences can be reviewed and assessed and if they meet the criteria necessary for particular courses, some grade 11 and 12 credits can be issued. You can also receive cooperative education credits while you work! These credits are based on completing the Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) and working the necessary hours to earn 1 or 2 credits per placement. Co-op is a chance to get work experience in a field you may be interested in, but are not quite sure if it is right for you. If you are unsure about how many credits you have left or are concerned about how long it will take, please come see the teacher in your community! We can set you up on a path to achieving your grade 12 diploma that will maximize your previous educational and life experiences to reduce your workload in order to graduate.

Act now! We are also offering a new incentive to students FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY. We will be giving out $100.00 gift cards for every completed credit! Again, this is for only a short time. So let’s work together toward receiving your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). You are closer to graduating high school than you think!

PLAR Program:Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Program


Post Secondary (Manidoo Baawaatig Campus)Semester 1

It has been another busy year in Kenora with new programs getting settled in and programs in their second year getting organized for their spring off-site experience courses.

Police Foundations students had a great semester as they move into scenarios and physical testing for their last semester before graduation.

Students in the Mental Health and Addictions Worker program completed semester three and are now moving into their final semester, which includes a practical placement within an organization in the community.

Students in the General Arts and Science Program have finished semester one and are heading to the finish line having learned the fundamentals of Mathematics, Communications, and the Sciences.

The Esthetician Program at Manidoo Baawaatig has been involved with several of our information sessions and has invited the High School students to check out what the program has to offer.

Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention continues to have classes on weekends.

Culinary students are prepping for their Restaurant that will start later in Semester 2. Students have been participating in events preparation as well as helping out with lunches. Bookings for the restaurant started near the end of last semester and have filled up fast. The installation of a new Point of Sale system will allow students to learn and understand the importance of good restaurant management.

Upcoming events at Manidoo Baawaatig include several open houses and information sessions at the Event Centre. The Personal Support Worker Program and an Office Administration Certificate Program will begin over the next couple of months.

Starting February 20, Manidoo Baawaatig will begin its evening accredited course through Canadore College called “Computer Applications for Business”. In addition, we will start offering general education classes for anyone who is interested for a nominal fee.

REGISTER TODAY!New Programs begin September 2018

Nanicost CampusFort Frances Programs

Full-Time

Office Administration Certificate (April 2018)Building Construction Diploma

(New Intake & 3rd Semester)Early Childhood Education Diploma (Yr. 2)

Social Services Worker Diploma (Yr. 2)All of the above Programs offered in Partnership with

Welding Techniques CertificateHairstyling Diploma

Both programs offered in Partnership with

Part-TimeBachelor of Arts Degree Credits

Offered in Partnership with

Fort FrancesNanicost Campus1455 Idylwild Dr.

807-274-2796

KenoraManidoo Baawaatig

240 Veterans Dr.807-468-3096

Manidoo Baawaatig CampusKenora Programs

Full-Time

Office Administration Certificate (April 2018)Community & Justice Services Diploma (Yr. 2)

Culinary Management (Yr. 2)General Arts & Science Certificate

Pre-Health Sciences CertificatePractical Nursing Diploma

(New Intake & Yr. 2)Police Foundations Diploma

All of the above Programs offered in Partnership with

Esthetician DiplomaOffered in Partnership with

Part-TimeBachelor of Arts Degree Credits

Offered in Partnership with

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