Russell Nahdee, coordinator of the Aboriginal Education Centre, beats a dewega, a traditional First Nations drum, during a lesson for a Grade 5 class at St. Peter Catholic Elementary school.
A new campus-community partnership combines the grade school curriculum with traditional culture and teachings.
With a touch of Hollywood glamour, staff in Student and International Affairs areas rolled out a red carpet in Vanier Hall on Thursday to celebrate members who Go the Extra Mile. The annual GEM Awards luncheon recognized four individuals nominated by colleagues and students for providing exceptional service.
A drum social this weekend at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts sets the stage for celebrations, gatherings and new beginnings among the Aboriginal and First Nations communities of Windsor-Essex, says Russell Nahdee, coordinator of the University’s Aboriginal Education Centre.
“The intent is to promote our identity by focusing on our culture, our languages, our achievements, our children and our values as Native people,” says Nahdee, one of the organizers. “It is an awareness event for the general public to learn, to see and hear what we as a people are all about.”
An exhibition opening this weekend at the Art Gallery of Windsor will feature works by local youths participating in an educational program through the campus Aboriginal Education Centre.
The 4 Winds STEM – Beginning Time Teaching Project is aimed at encouraging Aboriginal students in grades six, seven and eight to pursue education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
A new program to encourage Aboriginal students to pursue science-related careers will offer local grade schoolers field trips, experiments and lectures from faculty members, current science students and Aboriginal instructors.
The 4Winds Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) and Beginning Time Teachings Aboriginal Youth Science Camp, for students in grades six, seven and eight, will run Saturdays on campus.
When Ian Campeau hits the stage at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts this Saturday night he hopes to create a vibe that will help aboriginal students get in touch with their roots and stimulate a discussion to bridge the divide between first peoples and the rest of Canadian culture.
Megan Holmes of the Office of Research Services won yesterday’s DailyNews contest and two tickets to a recital with Russian flair featuring pianist Philip Adamson and cellist Ben Gitter this Sunday, October 30, at 2:30 p.m. in Assumption University Chapel.
An electronic application tool currently in development will simplify the process of applying under the Tuition Remission Benefit Program for faculty and staff, says Cheryl Paglione, associate director of pensions, benefits and HR systems in the Department of Human Resources.
She calls the eTuitionWaiver part of the department’s ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality and most effective levels of service delivery. While the electronic application will not be available until later in the school year, applicants will already see one benefit.
