Graduation/Convocation Recognition:
To receive a certificate of recognition for your Grade 9, Grade 12 and post-secondary graduation from the Métis Nation of Alberta please fill out the Certificate of Recognition form and fax it to 780-452-8946.
MNA Handbook of Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries
To try and make it a little easier for students, their parents, grandparents and guardians, the Nation of Alberta has compiled a list of scholarships and bursaries available.
Scholarship & Bursary Handbook for Metis Students
Other Awards
Applications for the Métis Student Awards at the University of Alberta must be submitted to the Aboriginal Student Services Centre (2-400 SUB.) The deadline for these awards is November 13, 2009.
Just a few upcoming awards to consider:
Métis Nation of Alberta Region 1 Devon Scholarships
Deadline: October 1, 2009
RBC Student Aboriginal Awards
www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_awards.html
New applications available December 15
Metis Education Foundation Scholar Awards at Grant MacEwan College
Deadline: January 2010
Please see link above
Tom Longboat Awards
www.Aboriginalsportcircle.ca/main/tomlongboatawards.html
Deadline: January 2010
Métis Education Foundation Norquest Métis Student Awards
http://www.norquest.ca/awards/metisstudent.htm
The Annual Delia Gray, Hon. Pearl Calahasen and Art L'Hirondelle Awards - next deadline is October 31st, 2009
These Scholarships are awarded in memory of Delia Gray who had just begun her second term as Provincial Elder and Advisor to the President and Vice President of the Métis Nation of Alberta, when she passed away on November 12, 1999. We wish to honour Mrs. Gray and her contributions to our community by awarding scholarships to students pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarships are open to all Aboriginal students, with a preference given to Métis students who are enrolled in a post-secondary training program. The scholarships will be awarded at the Delia Gray Memorial Event, held in November each year. The recipients are expected to receive their award in person that evening. Students may apply for this scholarship or may be nominated. Applications must include the completed application form, a reference letter as well as a written section describing your qualifications. Applicants must also provide proof of their registration as well as details of the post-secondary program and/or courses in which they are enrolled. Nominations must include the completed nomination form as well as a letter from the nominator. Forms must be received no later than October 31 of each year. Late applications will not be accepted. The recipients will be chosen by a selection committee of representatives from the Gray Family and the Métis Nation of Alberta. A tax receipt (T4A) will be forwarded to the recipient. Applications/Nominations may be mailed or faxed.
$1,000 (2 awards)
Please submit your completed application to:
Education Manager
Métis Nation of Alberta
#100, Delia Gray Building 11738 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5
Tel: 1-800-252-7553 Fax: (780) 452-8948 jatkinson@metis.org
Application forms for the Honourable Pearl Calahasen Scholarship and the Art L'Hirondelle Dedicated Service Scholarship are also available by clicking on the MNA Handbook for Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries above. The recipients will also be announced at the annual Delia Gray Event in November.
For more information, contact the Education Manager at 780-455-2200 or 1-800-252-7553.
ATEP goes Urban at U of A
The Aboriginal Teachers Education Program (ATEP) has plans for an urban cohort at the University of Alberta Faculty of Education's Edmonton campus, beginning in the fall of 2009. Forming an Urban ATEP cohort will allow for the first time the inclusion of the Metis urban population and for the identification of their needs. The intent of ATEP is to allow students to complete their Bachelor of Education degree in Elementary Education, while maintaining family, community and cultural connections.
For more information contact the University of Alberta:
Anna Leah-King, Co-Director
Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
Faculty of Education
780-492-2467; annaleah@ualberta.ca; or
Evelyn Steinhauer, Director
ATEP, Faculty of Education
780-492-3187
evelyn@ualberta.ca.
The Education Sector provides for service to our members by:
- Providing professional development to aspiring or experienced teachers
- Providing input into curricular resources
- Advising Métis learners on opportunities to pursue post-secondary funding
- Participating on several provincial Education standing committees
- Providing Métis learners with information on available programming
MNA Education Initiatives
The Education Sector took part in a number of educational initiatives in 2008-09. There are five priority initiatives. They include:
1. Metis High School Completion Project
The goal of this project is to increase high school completion rates among Metis students by encouraging, mentoring and supporting Metis learners with their transition from junior high school into high school.
2. Phase II Feedback on Western & Northern Canadian Protocol Charter 3
This goal of this project is to continue to provide Métis teacher and community feedback to Alberta Education on the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP) Charter 3 project, Our Way is a Valid Way: Professional Development Resource for Teachers K-12.
3. Development of a Metis Historical/ Cultural Resource Kit for use in K-12 Programs
Throughcollaboration, consultation and communication with community members, partners and stakeholders, the MNA will develop and pilot a Metis Historical/ Cultural Kit for schools and teachers that will build on and include the draft Health and Wellness Dance Learning Resource. The MNA Education Sector will work cross-ministry with MNA's Children's Services, Genealogy and Health Sectors.
If you think it would be of benefit for the historical/ cultural kit to be used in a school in your area, please contact the Education Manager at 780-455-2200 or 1-800-252-7553 for assistance.
4. Metis Nation of Alberta Post Secondary Project - Building on Research/ Data Collection
The goal of this project is to increase the number of Metis students accessing post secondary funding and attending post secondary institutions and career and training programs. This project will build on the research report completed in 2007/08 through MNA's Educational Access Project.
5. 2nd Annual Cross Country Run: October 3, 2008
The second annual race was recently held, in partnership with Rites of Passage School in Edmonton. This project stemmed from a need to improve high school completion rates. By establishing an annual cross country run for Métis and other Aboriginal students, we hope to create a better sense of belonging to the school community. We hope to:
- encourage Métis students to take part in extra-curricular team athletics;
- support the building of positive, caring and healthy peer relationships as Métis students take part on a team;
- support the building of positive, caring and healthy student-teacher relationships as teachers serve as coaches; and
- build capacity in and supply equipment to coaches to sustain the project in future years. For more information about how your area can help initiate a similar sport and fitness event, please contact the Education Manager at the MNA Provincial Office at 780-455-2200 or 1-800-252-7553.
For more information, contact the Education Manager at the MNA Provincial Office at 780-455-2200 or 1-800-252-7553.
Participation on Key Committees:
- The Métis Nation of Alberta Standing Advisory Committee of Education
- Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) Bursary Advisory Committee
- University of Alberta-Faculty of Native Studies Academic Affairs Committee
- K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Advisory Committee
- Alberta Education FNMI Advisory Committee
- Edmonton Public Schools FNMI Programming Advisory Committee
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