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want to try life at UVic?

Come stay with us for a week this summer and experience all of the possibilities that university offers!


The Indigenous Student Mini-University Summer Camp gives Indigenous students in Grades 8 to 11 a taste of university life—you’ll try out academic, physical, creative, cultural, and social activities. It’s a great way to learn about the benefits of a post-secondary education and to envision your options for the future.


“Qwam Qwum tun Shqwalawun”

"Make your mind strong… Use the best of both worlds"

(Coast Salish Elders’ Advice)


Camp Details

This' year's Indigenous Student Mini-University Camp begins Monday, July 5 and ends Friday, July 9, 2010. The camp is open to students in Grades 8 through 11 who are of Indigenous ancestry (including non-status, status, First Nations, Métis and Inuit) and who are from British Columbia. Spaces are limited, and spaces for each age group and geographical region may be limited to ensure a diverse representation of students.

How to Apply

  1. Complete an application form (available beginning in April, annually)
  2. Submit forms with along with a letter of reference (from your teacher, counsellor, support worker, coach, principal, or someone from an Indigenous organization you are involved with) via mail or fax to the address/fax number below.

Contact

For more information about the Indigenous Student Mini-University Summer Camp, please contact Kerissa Dickie, Communications & Outreach Coordinator, at (250) 853-3529 or inafcomm@uvic.ca

Send your application forms & letter of support to:

Office of Indigenous Affairs
Attention: Kerissa Dickie
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC   V8W 2Y2

Fax: (250) 472-4952


Cost

A registration fee of $50.00 will be required upon acceptance to the program. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the University of Victoria, and for all personal spending money. We will cover all other program costs, including accomodation and meals.

 

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Our services & Programs

  • Collaboration with First Nations students
  • Collaboration with First Nations service personnel
  • Extending outreach to First Nations sponsors, communities, schools
  • Administrative support functions
  • Professional development - specific goals
  • Develop network with other aboriginal liaison officers at other universities
  • Collaborate with other First Nations advisors regarding professional development and problem-solving related to first nations students
  • Attend professional development workshops (continue academic work)

 

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