Emerging Aboriginal Scholars summer camp

Format:

Implementation of a five week summer internship camp where students will be taking courses, working with members of the university community, and learning about aboriginal culture, and career possibilities.

Students will come 5 days a week to take courses in math and English in the morning, three afternoons a week they will be working with a member of the University community in an area of their choice, and on Thursdays they will meet in a circle with various members of the aboriginal community to learn about their culture, and discuss career possibilities among other things.

Objectives:

To increase Aboriginal student participation, retention and high school graduation rates by providing a more solid foundation in Mathematics, Science and English in preparation for admission and success in post-secondary institutions.

To expose aboriginal students to real life working experience with faculty and other members of the university community while working on a field of their choice. Expose students to research and employment possibilities in a variety of professions. A hands-on working experience in a setting which encourages excellence.