The Indigenous Education Network (IEN)
at The Ontario Institute for Studies in
Education/University of Toronto (OISE/UT)
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The IEN is a self determining organization founded within OISE/UT in 1989 by
Aboriginal students. We provide an Aboriginal presence at OISE/UT, and
a forum for discussion and action on issues relating to Aboriginal education
and research.
The IEN:
supports students and their study interests in Aboriginal education
while at OISE/UT
promotes Aboriginal education
advances research on Aboriginal issues in relation to education
supports the development of Aboriginal curriculum at all levels of
education
SOME OF IEN'S MEMBERS
Back Row: Peter Gamlin, Jean-Paul Restoule (co-chair),
Anthony Ristine.
Front Row: Laara Fitznor (co-chair), Dawn T. Maracle (co-chair)
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, alumni, community, and
faculty engaged in pre-service
(teacher training), graduate studies, Aboriginal education and research
at OISE/UT.
The IEN works in collaboration with an Aboriginal Students' Caucus
that is a peer support group at OISE/UT.
The IEN maintains active community connections with First Nations' House
(at the University of Toronto) and with other Aboriginal educational
institutions and community groups.
Various members are involved in the following:
meeting monthly or as the need arises, to share information, organize
events, and work towards goals established by the IEN. Committees also
meet to follow up on assigned tasks.
maintaining a computer listserv to extend discussions of IEN topics to
interested OISE/UT students, faculty and community members on and off
campus. email: ien@oise.utoronto.ca
maintaining this Internet IEN homepage with links to relevant sites
developing a database of Aboriginal students and IEN members in all
departments at OISE/UT plus their study and work interests.
advancing the Aboriginal academic profile at OISE/UT including: increasing
the number of Aboriginal faculty members and collaborating on the
Interdepartmental Specialization in Aboriginal Education and the Centre
for Aboriginal Education and Research.
participating in relevant current events, conferences, guest lectures,
symposiums, workshops, and Aboriginal community events.
hosting an Aboriginal Speakers Series. (See below)
hosting Elders Teaching Circles
collaborating with other groups related to Aboriginal education and
Aboriginal issues at OISE/UT, e.g. The Transformative Learning Centre
(TLC) and the Anti-Racist Network (ARN).
representing the IEN on the Advisory Council of First Nations'
House at the University of Toronto.
providing initial information for incoming students on available
financial assistance: Aboriginal scholarships and awards, plus other
scholarships, awards, bursaries, grants, and work opportunities - e.g.,
graduate assistantships, teaching assistantships, and research positions.
organizing social events and get-togethers
raising the profile of Aboriginal students in the field of
education.
publish and distribute a pamphlet describing the IEN and its activities.
working with Elders and traditional teachers.
organize and host community relations events such as potlucks, social
gatherings, and performances
We wish to move toward:
establishing an Indigenous Education Research Centre at OISE/UT
creating or linking with a nation-wide data-base of Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal scholars who are researching and teaching Aboriginal
issues and Aboriginal education.
expanding liaison with the Native Focus Centre of the OISE/UT
Field Centre for Education that is currently under development in
Sudbury.
developing resource lists of Aboriginal curriculum at all levels of
schooling (elementary, secondary, post-secondary, and graduate studies).
continuing promotion of Aboriginal students and faculty at OISE/UT,
plus the advancement of IEN goals.
connecting and collaborating with Aboriginal education and research, and
community projects, initiatives and events.
building links between students and faculty at OISE/UT and Aboriginal
communities for the advancement of mutual needs and aspirations.
The newly instituted Interdepartmental Specialization in Aboriginal
Education at OISE/UT is offering the following courses at the graduate level:
- Treaty Rights and Aboriginal Education: Contemporary
Policies and Programs
Instructor: Dr. Eileen Antone
Click
here for a description of the course.
- Aboriginal World Views: Implications for Education
Instructor: Prof. Laara Fitznor
Click here
for a description of the course.
- Countering Myths about Aboriginal People through Multiple Medias
Instructor:Dr. Judy Iseke-Barnes
Click here
for a description of the course.
The following are Preservice (Teacher-Training) courses in
the Interdepartmental Focus on Aboriginal Education for 2000/2001:
- Countering Myths about Aboriginal Peoples through Multiple Medias.
Instructor: Dr. Judy Iseke-Barnes
Click here
for a description of the course.
- Issues and Curriculum Development in Aboriginal Education
Instructor: Dr. Laara Fitznor
Click here
for a description of the course.
- Foundations in Aboriginal Education
Instructor: Dr. Laara Fitznor
Click here
for a description of the course.
As an Aboriginal student (including Métis, Inuit, and Status Indian)
you
are eligible to apply for the Aboriginal Scholarship of $11,500.
Application forms are available by contacting the Financial Awards
officer (Margaret Brennan) in the Student Services office at OISE/UT (5th
floor)
phone (416) 923-6641 ext. 2650. Or email Margaret Brennan
Deadline for
application is December 3rd for the following September term.
Other Sources of Financial Support
Aboriginal students are registered full time are encouraged to apply for
Graduate Assistant
positions at OISE/UT. These are part-time paid work positions generating
approximately $8,000. per academic year. Application forms come with
first-time
enrollment packages or by contacting the Financial Awards Officer (Margaret
Brennan) in the Student Services office at OISE/UT (5th floor). Phone (416)
978-6641 ext. 2650. Or email Margaret Brennan
Deadline for applications is December 3rd for the following September
term.
There are other scholarships, bursaries, and awards you may be
eligible to receive. For further information and to acquire dates for
deadlines:
- refer to the OISE/UT Bulletin
- contact the Financial Aid Counsellor/Personal Counsellor
Anthony Ristine at First
Nations' House/U of T. Phone number: (416) 978-6993
- contact Margaret Brennan (see above)
- refer to the turquoise IEN binder which lists all available scholarships
and awards, etc. (located in the IEN office)
PLEASE NOTE! The IEN office is not equipped to answer questions
concerning financial aid by telephone. Please call either Marg Brennan
in the OISE/UT Student Services office or Anthony Ristine at First Nations
House.
Aboriginal Education Speakers Series 2000/2001
Hosted by
the Indigenous Education Network of OISE/UT
The schedule for Fall of 2000:
Aboriginal leaders and professionals share their perspectives on the
health of Aboriginal Peoples of Canada. The talks are open to the
public. Please pass this information on to interested people.
All presentations take place in room 7-162, OISE/UT, 252 Bloor St. W.,
Toronto, Ontario.
The first three events are co-sponsored with the 11th Annual Visiting
Lectureship on Native Health, (1999), Dept. of Public Health Services,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Mr. Ben Michel, Chief Negotiator for the Innu Nation on Land Rights
Topic: "Health of Innu People"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2000
3 - 4:30 pm
Prof. Larry Chartrand, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa
Topic: "Health of Metis People"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2000
3 - 4:30 pm.
Ms. Roda Gray, Health Policy Advisor, Inuit Tapirisat
Topic: "Health of
Inuit People"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2000
3 - 4:30 pm.
The IEN will hold their regular meeting on the dates below (usually the
first Thursday of each month). PLEASE NOTE: Individuals interested in
advancing Aboriginal education and Indigenous Knowledge at OISE/UT are
welcome to join us.
The meeting dates for the IEN in the 2001 Spring term are as follows:
- (dates to be confirmed)
- 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
- Room 7-162 (Seminar Room on 7th floor OISE/UT)
Aboriginal and Indigenous Education Seminar Series
The schedule for 2001 can be found at the following site: Click
here to go there now!
Women's Hand Drumming with Maggie Paul
Thursday October 19th, 2000
6 - 8 pm.
First Nations House, 563 Spadina Ave., Borden Bldg. 3rd Floor, Toronto.
ALL NATIONS WELCOME
Department of Anthropology, U. of Toronto
Fall Colloquium Series
JAMES WALDRAM, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and medical
anthroplogist, will speak on his current work on Aboriginal spirituality
and healing. "The Efficacy of Traditional Healing: Some Current
Theoretical and Methodological Issues."
Friday, October 20th
2:00 pm
Room 560A Sidney Smith Hall, University of Toronto
ALL WELCOME
Seventh Annual
Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Conference
"Language Across the Community"
May 11-14, 2000
Toronto Colony Hotel
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
In collaboration with The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
- VOICES
- A computer LISTSERV for Indigenous* Educators in Canada,
Keepers of Our Cultures.
*NB. This Listserv is for Aboriginal People, First People, First
Nations, Native, Indian, Inuit, Metis - Both Non-Status and Status.
- The Native
Trail
The Native Trail is a very broad based database which promotes the
economy and culture of natives in Canada at
a regional, national and international level. "We
have made available online a directory of native sites in which are now
listed over 700 sites, classified by province or territory."
A very extensive site!
-
The Aboriginal and Indigenous Education
Seminar Series.
This is the listing of the 1999/2000
series of seminars being offered at OISE/UT by Aboriginal educators on
current issues.
- OISE/UT -
Interdepartmental Specialization in Aboriginal Education.
Up to date information on courses and associated faculty at OISE/UT.
- Canadian
Indigenous Education.Aboriginal
Educational Resources on the Internet with a Canadian focus.
- Turtle Island Native
Network.
A vast listing of First Nations', Metis, and Inuit sites;
including education. Primarily Canadian.
- The Ontario Institute for
Studies in Education/University of Toronto. Homepage of OISE/UT.
- Native American
homepages. Homepages of individual Native Americans and Nations.
- Native
Languages. Links to Native language information on the Internet.
- Aboriginal Educational
Resources Database. Resource database on post-secondary
institutions and services in education in Canada with an Aboriginal,
Metis and Inuit focus. Email aerd@oise.utoronto.ca
- First
Nations House at the University of Toronto. This centre offers a
variety of support services, Access programs, courses, and information on
affiliated Centres for First Nations' students at the University of Toronto.
- Aboriginal Directors
Video Collection 1999. Films and videos on issues of colonization,
resistance, community and family, culture and identity, and more.. distributed by the
National Film Board of Canada.
Drop us a line and let us know who you are by signing our guestbook.
Also, this is an interactive space where you can post messages like a
bulletin board.
Go to our guestbook by clicking here now!
Phone:
(416) 923-6641 ext. 2286 (voicemail) or ext. 2345
We can only return long distance phone calls collect.
We can respond to e-mail correspondence, faxes and letters.
Fax:
(416) 926-4749
E-mail:
You can send a message to the IEN through its listserv by clicking
here:ien@oise.utoronto.ca
(NB. This is a moderated listserv)
Web page:
The address for this page is
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/other/ien/ienpage.html
If you have questions about this page, you can send a
message to the page moderator by clicking here: mjoyce@oise.utoronto.ca
Write:
The Indigenous Education Network
Rm. 7-191 7th floor
252 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5S 1V6
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