1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome (Elder Gerry Martin)

Welcome & Introductions (Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

2.

Guest Presentations

2.1

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law (Dean Angelique EagleWoman)

2.2

Aboriginal Self-Declared Students at Lakehead University (Dr. Heather Murchison and Ms. Sarah Browne)

3.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the meeting be approved.

4.

Conflict of Interest

5.

Approval of Minutes

MOVED that the minutes of the O-AGC meeting of January 30, 2017 be approved.

6.

Business Arising from the Minutes (not on the Agenda elsewhere)

7.

Other Business

7.1

President’s Report (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

7.1.1

Gichi-Kendaasiwin Centre Update

7.1.2

6th Canada-Mexico Roundtable on Indigenous/Aboriginal Higher Education – June 25, 26 & 27, 2017

7.1B

The Status of Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University 2015 Report Update (Dr. Moira McPherson)

7.2

Nishtam Watabiin “First Roots” Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

The Ad Hoc Committee’s composition is as follows:

• Dr. Peggy Smith
• Mr. Tim Pile
• Ms. Jerri-Lynn Orr
• Dr. Christopher Mushquash
• Ms. Barbara Eccles (support)

7.2.1

Approval of the Nishtam Watabiin “First Roots” Strategic Plan

MOVED that the O-AGC approve in principle the O-AGC Strategic Plan 2017-2018 as prepared by the Nishtam Watabiin “First Roots” Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee.

Item 8.3 was discussed next.

7.3

Lakehead University Strategic Planning Consultation (Dr. Heather Murchison)

7.4

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

7.5

Gichi-Kendaasiwin Centre Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

7.6

Background Note on the Name “Gichi-Kendaasiwin” (Dr. Peggy Smith)

7.7

The Status of Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University 2015 Report Update (Dr. Moira McPherson)

7.8

O-AGC Advisors Committee (Dr. Raymond Neckoway)

7.8.1

Appointment of the Chair of the O-AGC Advisors Committee

MOVED that Dr. Raymond Neckoway be appointed as the Chair of the O-AGC Advisors Committee effective immediately to June 30, 2018, pursuant to paragraph 3.1a(vi) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

7.8.2

Appointment of the O-AGC Advisors Committee Representative on Joint SAC/O-AGC

7.9

Joint SAC/O-AGC Update (Dr. Peggy Smith)

 7.9.1

Indigenous Content Requirement (ICR) Update

7.10

Lakehead University Cultural Protocol Policy Update (Dr. Peggy Smith)

7.11

For Information Only:

Additions to Membership – Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC)

The following motion was distributed electronically on Monday, February 13, 2017 and was approved by O-AGC voting members on February 22, 2017, pursuant to paragraphs 3.1b(i), 3.6a and 4.9 of the O-AGC By-Laws:

MOVED that Ms. Valerie Stortini be appointed to replace Mr. Terry Copenace as the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre voting member on the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council, pursuant to paragraph 3.1b(i) and paragraph 3.6a of the O-AGC By-Laws.

CARRIED

A biography of the Ms. Stortini was attached for information.

8.

New Business

8.1

Review of Current Traditional Lands Acknowledgement (Thunder Bay & Orillia) Statement (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

8.3

Search for new Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives) Update (Dr. Moira McPherson)

8.4

O-AGC Meeting Schedule 2017-2018

MOVED that the O-AGC Meeting Schedule 2017-2018 be approved as follows:

1. O-AGC Orientation Session – Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Governance Conference Room (UC 2001)
2. Monday, October 2, 2017, Senate Chambers (UC 1001)
3. Monday, November 27, 2017, Senate Chambers (UC 1001)
4. Monday, February 26, 2018, Senate Chambers (UC 1001)
5. Monday, April 30, 2018, Telepresence Rooms (AT 5041 & OA 2020)

All meetings will be scheduled from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

8.5

O-AGC Committee Term Appointments

8.5.1

O-AGC Appointments to Joint SAC/O-AGC

MOVED that _________ and _________ be appointed to Joint SAC/O-AGC effective September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018.

8.5.2

O-AGC Appointment to the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee (Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

MOVED that ______________ be appointed to the Senate

Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee from July

1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.

Dr. Christopher Mushquash has served as the O-AGC

Representative on the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and

Bursaries Committee for two consecutive two-year terms and will

be going on sabbatical effective July 1, 2017.

The Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries

Committee Terms of Reference are available on the Senate

website at:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/sg/secretariat/senate/schedulea-

terms-of-reference#SUSBC.

8.6

Amendments to the O-AGC Bylaws – Board of Governors Appointee to O-AGC

 The O-AGC Bylaws are available on the O-AGC website at:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/sg/ogimaawin-aboriginal-governancecouncil....

8.7

O-AGC Bylaws Review Committee Overall Review

O-AGC By-Laws:

5.4b Composition of the Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee members are:

• Chair of the O-AGC;

• One external member;

• Chair of the Advisors Committee; and

• Secretary of the O-AGC.

The O-AGC Bylaws are available on the O-AGC website at:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/sg/ogimaawin-aboriginal-governancecouncil....

8.8

Indigenous Languages Symposium at Lakehead University – May 30, 31 & June 1, 2017 Announcement (Dr. Peggy Smith)

9.

Reports & Items for Information

9.1

Aboriginal Education Report

9.2

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives Report

9.3

Board of Governors Report

9.4

Chair’s Report

9.5

Chair on Truth and Reconciliation Report

9.6

Native Nurses Entry Program Report

9.7

Orillia Campus Report

9.8

O-AGC Advisors Committee Minutes – January 3, 2017

9.9

O-AGC Membership List – Revised March 29, 2017

10.

Adjournment

1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer (Elder Gerry Martin)

Welcome & Introductions (Ms. Nancy Bouchard, Chair)

Newly Appointed O-AGC Members & Advisors:

• Mr. Terry Copenace, Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre
• Mr. Gilbert Deschamps, Director of Indigenous Relations, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
• Mr. Ian McCormack, Lakehead University Board of Governors

Special Guests:

• Ms. Dreeni Geer, Director of Human Rights & Equity, Lakehead University

2.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the meeting be approved.

3.

Conflict of Interest

4.

Approval of Minutes – attached

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of September 26, 2016 be approved.

5.

Business Arising from the Minutes (not on the Agenda elsewhere)

5.1

Update from President on "The Status of Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University 2015 Report” will be provided at the O-AGC Meeting on January 30, 2017 (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

5.2

O-AGC Nishtam Watabiin Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

6.

Presentation on Human Rights and Equity at Lakehead University (Ms. Dreeni Geer)

7.

Other Business

7.1

Joint SAC/O-AGC Sub-Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

7.1.1

Indigenous Content Requirement (ICR) Implementation

Published Articles and Radio Interviews on the Indigenous Content Requirement

CBC Unreserved – September 11, 2016

Mandatory learning: Indigenous course requirement launched at Canadian university

(http://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/exploring-the-link-between-education-and-reconciliation-1.3742630/mandatory-learning-indigenous-course-requirement-launched-at-canadian-university-1.3754056)

CBC Unreserved – October 2, 2016

Who's teaching mandated Indigenous content? Students call for more training for professors

(http://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/education-a-first-step-on-the-long-road-to-reconciliation-1.3782507/who-s-teaching-mandated-indigenous-content-students-call-for-more-training-for-professors-1.3782511)

The Charlatan – Carleton’s Independent Weekly – October 13, 2016

Students concerned over Indigenous university teachings (http://www.charlatan.ca/2016/10/students-concerned-over-indigenous-university-teachings/)

7.1.2

Consideration of the use of the word "Indigenous" to replace "Aboriginal" in Lakehead University programs and activities (Dr. Peggy Smith) – attached

7.2

O-AGC Advisors Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

7.2.1.

Appointment of the Chair of the O-AGC Advisors Committee

MOVED that Dr. Raymond Neckoway be appointed as the Chair of the O-AGC Advisors Committee effective immediately to June 30, 2017, pursuant to paragraph 3.1a(vi) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

7.2.2

Appointment of the O-AGC Advisors Committee Representative on Joint SAC/O-AGC

MOVED that Mr. Bruce Beardy be appointed as the O-AGC Advisors Committee representative on the Joint Sub-Committee of the Senate Academic Committee and Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council effectively immediately to June 30, 2018, pursuant to paragraph 3.3c(i) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

7.3

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues (Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

7.4

Aboriginal Education Circle (AEC) Meeting – November 19-20, 2016 (Elder Gerry Martin & Ms. Kathy Beardy)

8.

New Business

8.1

Kendaasiwin Centre

8.1.1

Update on the Kendaasiwin Centre (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

8.1.2

O-AGC Kendaasiwin Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

8.1.2a

Discussion of the Name of the Kendaasiwin Building Centre (Dr. Peggy Smith)

8.2

Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) 94 Calls to Action (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

8.3

Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre Membership on O-AGC (Ms. Barbara Eccles) – attached

The O-AGC voted on the appointment of Mr. Terry Copenace and Ms. Serena Essex from the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre using an electronic poll.

The following motions were distributed electronically to all voting members on October 17, 2016, pursuant to paragraph 3.6a and paragraph 4.9 of the O-AGC Bylaws. The motions were approved on November 4, 2016. (In favour of Approval =12; Opposed =0; Abstained =0)

MOVED that Mr. Terry Copenace be appointed as the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre voting member on O-AGC effective immediately pursuant to paragraph 3.1b(i) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

MOVED that Ms. Serena Essex be appointed as an alternate member for the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre effective immediately pursuant to paragraph 3.8 of the O-AGC Bylaws.

A biography of Mr. Terry Copenace is attached for your information.

8.4

Election of the Vice-Chair of O-AGC (Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

MOVED that Elder Gerry Martin be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for one year commencing immediately through September 30, 2017, pursuant to paragraph 3.10 of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.5

Appointment of the O-AGC Representative on Senate (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

MOVED that ________________ be appointed as the O-AGC representative on Senate effective immediately to June 30, 2018, pursuant to paragraph 3.3b of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.6

Appointment of the Aboriginal Faculty Member on O-AGC (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

MOVED that  ________________ be appointed as the Aboriginal faculty member on O-AGC effectively immediately to June 30, 2017, pursuant to paragraph 3.1a(v) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.7

Board/Senate/O-AGC Liaison Event – November 24, 2016 (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

9.

Reports & Items for Information

9.1

Aboriginal Education (Dr. Donald Kerr)

9.2

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives (Dr. Peggy Smith)

9.3

Board of Governors (Mr. Ian McCormack)

9.4

Chair’s Report (Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

9.5

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Joy Nieminen)

9.6

Orillia Campus (Mr. Christopher Glover)

9.7

O-AGC Membership List

9.8

2016-2017 O-AGC Meeting Schedule

10.

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer (Elder Gerry Martin)

Welcome & Introductions (Mr. Paul Capon, Chair)

Newly Appointed O-AGC Members & Advisors

• Prof. Angelique EagleWoman, Dean of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
• Mr. Gilbert Deschamps, Director of Indigenous Relations, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
• Dr. Peter Hollings, Interim Dean, Sciences and Environmental Studies
• Ms. Raven Linklater, Ontario Native Women’s Association
• Dr. Peggy Smith, Interim Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives
• Ms. Allysha Wassegijig, Aboriginal Mentorship & Learning Access Coordinator, Orillia Campus
• Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Chair on Truth and Reconciliation

Special Guests

• Mr. Lorne Clifford, Director of Security Services
• Ms. Andrea Tarsitano, Associate Vice-Provost, Enrolment & Registrar

2.

Guest Presentations

2.1

One Stop Student Services (Ms. Andrea Tarsitano, Associate Vice-Provost, Enrolment & Registrar

2.2

App Armor Demo (Mr. Lorne Clifford, Director of Security Services)

3.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the meeting be approved.

4.

Conflict of Interest

5.

Approval of Minutes

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of April 18, 2016 and be approved.

6.

Business Arising from the Minutes (not on the Agenda elsewhere)

6.1

Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) Membership (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

6.1.1

MOVED that Ms. Stephanie Seymour be appointed as a LUNSA voting member on O-AGC commencing November 1, 2016 through to October 31, 2017 pursuant to paragraph 3.1a(iii) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

6.1.2

MOVED that Ms. Brianna Decontie be appointed as a LUNSA voting member on O-AGC commencing immediately through to October 31, 2017 pursuant to paragraph 3.1a(iii) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

6.2

Update from President on "The Status of Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University 2015 Report” will be provided at the O-AGC Meeting on November 14, 2016 (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

7.

Other Business

7.1

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

7.2

Joint SAC/O-AGC Update (Dr. Peggy Smith)

7.2.1

Indigenous Content Requirement (ICR) Implementation

7.3

O-AGC Advisors Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

7.4

Update on the Indigenous Community Engagement Session – June 28, 2016 (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

7.5

O-AGC Niishtaam Watabin Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

8.

New Business                       

8.1

Gichi Kendaasiwin Centre

8.1.1

Update on the Gichi Kendaasiwin Centre (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

8.1.2

Appointing Members to the O-AGC Kendaasiwin Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

8.2

Lakehead University Chancellor Search 2016-2017 (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

8.3

Update from the Chair on Truth and Reconciliation at Lakehead University  (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

8.4

O-AGC Membership (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

8.4.1

Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) Membership

For Information Only:

The O-AGC voted on the appointment of Ms. Raven Linklater as a new voting member to O-AGC using an electronic poll.

The following motion was distributed electronically on July 18, 2016 to all voting members and was passed on August 22, 2016. (In favour of Approval =11; Opposed =0; Abstained =0)

MOVED that Ms. Raven Linklater be appointed as the Ontario Native Women’s Association representative on the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council pursuant to paragraph 3.1b(i) and paragraph 3.6a of the O-AGC By-Laws.

CARRIED

A biography of the above individual is attached for your information, pursuant to paragraph 4.9 of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.4.2

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Membership

MOVED that Ms. Kathy Beardy be appointed as the Nishnawbe Aski Nation voting member on O-AGC effective immediately pursuant to paragraph 3.1b(i) of the O-AGC Bylaws.

MOVED that Ms. Dobi-Dawn Frenette be appointed as an alternate member for Nishnawbe Aski Nation effective immediately pursuant to paragraph 3.8 of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.5

Appointment of the O-AGC Representative on Senate (Ms. Barbara Eccles)

MOVED that Dr. Peggy Smith be appointed as the O-AGC representative on Senate from November 17, 2016 to June 30, 2017 pursuant to paragraph 3.3b of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.6

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of O-AGC (Mr. Paul Capon)

8.6.1

MOVED that Ms. Nancy Bouchard be elected as the Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for one year commencing October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 pursuant to paragraph 3.10 of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.6.2

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for one year commencing October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 pursuant to paragraph 3.10 of the O-AGC Bylaws.

8.7

Proposed Board/Senate/O-AGC Liaison Event – November 24, 2016 (Ms. Angela Maltese, Chair of the Board of Governors Learning and Research Committee)

9.

Reports & Items for Information

9.1

Aboriginal Education (Dr. Donald Kerr)

9.2

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

9.3

Chair’s Report (Mr. Paul Capon)

9.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Joy Nieminen)

9.5

Orillia Campus (Ms. Allysha Wassegijig)

9.6

O-AGC Membership List

9.7

2016-2017 O-AGC Meeting Schedule

9.8

Media Release – Truth and Reconciliation Announcement

10.

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer (Elder Gerry Martin)

Welcome & Introductions (Mr. Paul Capon, Chair)

2.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the meeting be approved.

3.

Conflict of Interest

4.

Approval of Minutes –attached

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of November 16, 2015 and be approved.

5.

Business Arising from the Minutes (not on the Agenda elsewhere)

5.1

Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) Term Appointments to O-AGC

MOVED that ___________ be appointed as a LUNSA member on O-AGC effective immediately to October 31, 2016.

6.

Other Business

6.1

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

6.2

Joint SAC/O-AGC Update (Dr. Peggy Smith)

6.3

O-AGC Advisors Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

6.3.1

Report on “The Status of Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University 2015”

6.4

Kendaasiwin Centre (Mr. Paul Capon)

7.

New Business                     

7.1

Ministry of Training, College and Universities, Targeted Initiatives Fund Project Proposal 2016-2018 (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

7.1.1

Coordinated Learning Access Network (CLAN)

7.1.2

Aboriginal Mentorship Program (AMP)

7.1.3

Aboriginal Mentorship Program Expansion to the Orillia Campus

7.2

Elder Appointment on O-AGC (Dr. Peggy Smith)

8.

Reports & Items for Information

8.1

Aboriginal Education – (Dr. Donald Kerr) – attached

8.2

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux) – attached

8.3

Chair’s Report (Mr. Paul Capon) – attached

8.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Joy Nieminen)– attached

8.5

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law Dean Announcement – attached

8.6

Dr. Shawn Wilson Public Presentation – attached

9.

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Introductions (Mr. Paul Capon, Chair)

Newly Appointed Representative on O-AGC:

Ms. Frances Picherack, Board of Governors

2.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the meeting be approved.

Conflict of Interest

Approval of Minutes–attached

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of September 21, 2015 and be approved.

5.

Business Arising from the Minutes (not on the Agenda elsewhere)

5.1

Vacancy – O-AGC Representative on Senate

MOVED ___________ that­­­­­ be recommended as the O-AGC member to be appointed to the Senate effective immediately for a maximum three year term.

Two notices have been distributed to O-AGC seeking nominations for an O-AGC representative to serve on Senate and this vacancy has also been discussed at the O-AGC meeting on September 21, 2015. 

Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni served as the O-AGC representative on Senate from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015. This position has been vacant since July 1, 2015.

Terms for the Position:

Senate By-laws ARTICLE VIII - APPOINTMENTS TO THE SENATE

12. One member of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council shall be elected by and from the O-AGC to the Senate, for a term not to exceed three years. The member shall be eligible for reappointment once so as to serve no more than six consecutive years on the Senate.

5.2

Election of the Vice-Chair of O-AGC

The Vice-Chair of the O-AGC is open to external members and is a one-year renewable term for a period of up to 3 years. 

Ms. Nancy Bouchard has served two consecutive terms as Vice-Chair of O-AGC since November 18, 2013.

5.2.1

MOVED that Nancy Bouchard be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.

5.3

Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) Term Appointments to O-AGC

MOVED that Stephanie Seymour and ___________ be appointed as a LUNSA member on O-AGC effective immediately to October 31, 2016.

6.

Other Business

6.1

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

6.1.1

Aboriginal Education Circle (AEC) Engagement & Networking Session (Mr. Paul Capon & Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

6.2

Joint SAC/O-AGC Update (Dr. Peggy Smith)

6.3

O-AGC Advisors Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith)

6.3.1                        

Ad Hoc Committee Report on “The Status of Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University 2015

7.

New Business

7.1

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

7.1.1

Official Launch of the NCTR – November 3-4, 2015

7.1.2

NCTR Community Engagement Session – November 9, 2015

7.1.3

A Conversation on the Intergenerational Effects of the Residential School System and Reconciliation – November 9, 2015

7.2

Board of Governors Representative on O-AGC

It should be noted that the following motion was passed at the Annual Board of Governors meeting on October 1, 2015.

MOVED that Ms. Frances Picherack be appointed to serve on the O-AGC as the Board of Governors member for a one-year term commencing at the close of the annual meeting on October 1, 2015 through to the close of the annual meeting held in 2016.

8.

Reports & Items for Information

8.1

Aboriginal Education – (Dr. Donald Kerr) – attached

8.2

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux) – attached

8.3

Board of Governors (Mr. Paul Capon)

8.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Joy Nieminen)– attached

8.5

O-AGC Membership List 2015-2016 – attached   

9.

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

 1.

 Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Introductions (Mr. Paul Capon, Chair)

New Faculty and Staff:

President Stevenson has appointed Ms. Barb Eccles as the Interim University Secretary and the Secretary of O-AGC.

Dr. Donald Kerr has been appointed as the Acting Chair of Aboriginal Education.

Mr. Paul Cormier is a newly hired lecturer in Aboriginal Education.

Dr. Leisa Desmoulins is a new faculty member in Aboriginal Education.

Ms. Lisa Harris is the Coordinator for the Aboriginal Mentorship Program.

Guest Presenters:

Mr. Kevin Vuong, Strategic Partnerships, Magnet.

Mr. Al Lopez, Chief Product Officer, WhoPlusYou.

2.

Guest Presentation

CLAN-Magnet Initiative (Mr. Kevin Vuong, Strategic Partnerships, Magnet & Mr. Al Lopez, Chief Product Officer, WhoPlusYou)

3.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the meeting be approved.

4.

Conflict of Interest

5.

Approval of Minutes –attached

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of April 20, 2015 be approved.

6.

Business Arising from the Minutes (not on the Agenda elsewhere)

6.1

For information only:

Joint SAC/O-AGC – 2015-16 Term Appointments

Dr. Raymond Neckoway and Ms. Stephanie Seymour have agreed to serve as the O-AGC representatives on Joint SAC/O-AGC effective September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016. This is the third consecutive term for Dr. Raymond Neckoway and a first term for Ms. Stephanie Seymour.

6.2

O-AGC Term Appointment to Senate

MOVED ___________ that­­­­­ be recommended as the O-AGC member to be appointed to the Senate effective immediately for a maximum three year term.

Note: Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni was the O-AGC representative on Senate and her term expired on June 30, 2015.

Senate By-laws ARTICLE VIII - APPOINTMENTS TO THE SENATE

12. One member of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council shall be elected by and from the O-AGC to the Senate, for a term not to exceed three years. The member shall be eligible for reappointment once so as to serve no more than six consecutive years on the Senate.

7.

Other Business

7.1

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

7.2

Joint SAC/O-AGC (Dr. Peggy Smith, Chair)

7.3

O-AGC Advisors Committee (Dr. Peggy Smith, Chair)

7.4

Orientation for O-AGC Members Update & Plans (Ms. Barb Eccles)

7.5

MTCU – Targeted Initiatives Fund (TIF) Project Proposal (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

7.5.1

Aboriginal Mentorship Program – Program description and statistics are attached.

New Business

8.1

Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of O-AGC

The Chair and Vice-Chair of the O-AGC are open to external members and are one-year renewable terms for a period of up to three years. 

Mr. Paul Capon, Matawa First Nation has served two consecutive terms as Chair since November 18, 2013.

Ms. Nancy Bouchard, Anishinabek Employment & Training Services has served two consecutive terms as Vice-Chair since November 18, 2013.

8.1.1

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.

8.1.2

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.

8.2

LUNSA Appointments to O-AGC

MOVED that ________________ and   ________________ be appointed as a LUNSA member on O-AGC effective immediately to October 1, 2016.

Mr. Clyde Moonias and Ms. Stephanie Seymour are the LUNSA representatives on O-AGC and were appointed on November 17, 2014 and January 26, 2015 respectively.

8.3

Appointment of the Chair of the O-AGC Advisors Committee

MOVED that Dr. Peggy Smith be appointed for a one-year term effective July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

9.

Reports & Items for Information

9.1

Aboriginal Education (Dr. Donald Kerr) – attached

9.2

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)– attached

9.3

Board of Governors (Mr. Paul Capon)

9.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Joy Nieminen)– attached

9.5

O-AGC Meeting Schedule 2015-16 – attached

9.6

O-AGC Membership List – attached

9.7

Fall Harvest – September 19, 2015 – Poster is attached.

10.

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Introductions (Mr. Paul Capon, Chair)

2.

Guest Presentation

 3.

Aboriginal Mentorship Program

(Dr. Andrew P. Dean, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Environmental Studies and Ms. Lisa Harris, Aboriginal Mentorship Program Coordinator)

4.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the meeting be approved.

5.

Conflict of Interest

6. 

Approval of Minutes

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of January 27, 2014 be approved.

Notes from February 24, 2014.  For information only.

6.

Business Arising from the Minutes (not on the Agenda elsewhere) 

7. 

Other Business

7.1

Kendaasiwin Centre Update (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

7.2

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

7.3

O-AGC Advisors Committee (Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni & Dr. Laura Buker)

7.4

Indigenous Strategy Work Plan Update (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

Note: Committee members are as follows: Ms. Nancy Bouchard, Dr. Laura Buker, Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni and Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux.

7.5

Joint SAC/O-AGC Update (Dr. Peggy Smith, Chair)

7.6

Orientation for O-AGC Members Update (Ms. Karen Roche)

8.

New Business

8.1

As per the O-AGC Bylaws, a Notice of Motion to appoint a new member from the Ontario Native Women’s Association to O-AGC was distributed to voting members by email on March 19, 2014.

MOVED that Ms. Loretta Collins be appointed to O-AGC as the Ontario Native Women’s Association representative to replace Ms. Tanis Thompson effective immediately.

A letter from Ms. Erin Corston, Executive Director of the Ontario Native Women’s Association is attached for further information.

8.2

Sexual Assault Task Force (Dr. Lori Chambers) – attached

MOVED that the O-AGC approves in principle the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

8.3

O-AGC Appointments to Joint SAC/O-AGC

8.3.1

MOVED that ___________ and ___________ be appointed to Joint SAC/O-AGC effective September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015.

Note: Dr. Raymond Neckoway and Ms. Rachel Mishenene are the O-AGC representatives on Joint SAC/O-AGC and their terms expire on August 31, 2014.

 8.3.2

MOVED that Dr. Peggy Smith be appointed to Joint SAC/O-AGC as the O-AGC Advisors Committee representative effective immediately. 

Note: This is an ex-officio appointment therefore no term is provided.

8.4

O-AGC Appointment to the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee

MOVED that ___________ be appointed to the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016.

Note: Dr. Christopher Mushquash is the O-AGC representative on the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee and his term expires on June 30, 2014.

Terms of Reference: One faculty member appointed from the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council – Two-Year Term (renewable)

8.5

Indigenous Governance at Lakehead University (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

8.6

Recommendations for Member at Large – discussion – attached

MOVED that an ad hoc committee comprised of three voting and non-voting members be struck to review the applications received for an O-AGC Member at Large position.

Applications from the following individuals have been received.

1. Charles Bourgeois
2. Cindy Crowe
3. Elizabeth Michano
4. Timothy Michano
5. Herbert Nabigon
6. Tina Reed
7. Bonnie Wilson

An advertisement was featured in the March 6, 2014 edition of Wawatay News, a Communications Bulletin was circulated to the entire University Community and the an electronic copy of the advertisement was distributed to O-AGC and Advisors Committee members as well as Aboriginal community members.

Attached is copy of the advertisement that was distributed with the meeting materials.

9. 

Items for Information

9.1

Aboriginal Education (Dr. Wayne Melville)

9.2

Office of Aboriginal Initiatives (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

9.3

Board of Governors (Mr. Paul Capon)

9.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Sandra Cornell)

9.5

Orillia Campus (Dr. Kim Fedderson)

9.6

Lakehead’s Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies invites you to Tell Your Story – A poster with additional information is attached.

9.7

O-AGC Advisors Committee Minutes of January 14, 2014

9.8

O-AGC Membership List

10.  

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.