Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Historic Partnership Signed to Support First Nation Students in Prince Edward Island

The Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Mi'kmaq First Nations of Prince Edward Island have signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on education. The MOU will support the province's First Nation learners from early childhood through to post-secondary education. The Memorandum of Uunderstanding provides a common vision for the educational success of Mi'kmaq learners, supporting them in reaching their full learning potential.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Carleton University Announces New Initiatives

This year, Carleton will be offering a full week of orientation activities to participants in the university’s unique Aboriginal Enriched Support Program (AESP.) The AESP provides comprehensive student support such as admissions assistance, advising, mentoring, academic workshops and one-on-one coaching. Students take three credits, including an Aboriginal issues first-year seminar.

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