2008-01-28

Date: 
Monday, January 28, 2008 - 12:00am
Location: 
ATAC3004
Agenda: 
Aboriginal Management Council
Agenda - January 28, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ATAC 3004
1. Welcome & Opening Prayer
2. a) Welcome/ Introductions
b) Conflict of Interest
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Business Arising from Previous Meeting
a)Revised Secretariat/Secretary Policy
6. Presenters: Brendon Johnson
7. New Business:
a. Masters of Education Field of Study in Indigenous Education - Dr. T. Socha
b. Set Meeting Date: March 24, 2008 is a Statutory Holiday.
c. Indigenous Learning Centre - Advisors Council
d. Review membership list to determine replacements
8. Reports:
a) Aboriginal Education - Dr. E. Gardner
b) Centre of Excellence of Aboriginal Teaching & Curriculum - Dr. E. Gardner
c)Native Nurses Entry Program - C. Hartviksen
d)ACSS - L. Wabange
e)Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives) - B. Sabourin
f)Board of Governors & Ad Hoc Committee - T. Pile
g)Advisors Committee Recommendations - Dr. P. Smith
To approve the Draft Terms of Reference - Joint Sub-Committee of the Senate Academic Committee and the Aboriginal Management Council - December 18, 2007.
9. Other Business:
a. AETS Strategy Report
b. Items for Information: Aboriginal Roundtable Communiqu
c. Correspondence: Letter to Brenda Small, Negahneewin College
10. Adjournment:
Minutes: 
Aboriginal Management Council Meeting
January 28, 2008
ATAC 3004
2:00-4:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
Present: A. Boulet, Lakehead University Board of Governors
D. Burgart, LUNSA
P. Capon, Matawa First Nations
Dr. L. Hayes, Vice-President
B. Johnson, LUNSA
G. Martin, ARCO
T. Pile, Chair, M.N.O.
B. Sabourin, Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives)
Dr. P. Smith, Research Ethics, Advisors Committee Co-Chair
Advisors: Dr. E. Gardner, Aboriginal Education
D. McPherson, Chair of Indigenous Learning
Lisa Wabange, Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services
G. Wojda, Vice-Provost Student Affairs (Interim)
Deans: Dr. I. Newhouse, Dean, Faculty of Professional Schools
Dr. J. O'Meara, Dean, Faculty of Education
Regrets: D. D. Frenette, NAN
Dr. F. Gilbert, President
Guests: T. Socha, Acting Chair, Graduate Studies & Research in Education
Secretary: K. Roche, Secretary of Aboriginal Management Council
Aboriginal Management Council
Minutes - January 28, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ATAC 3004
1. Welcome & Opening Prayer
T. Pile welcomed everyone. P. Smith led the Opening Prayer.
2. a)Welcome/ Introductions
Alex Boulet was introduced to the Council members as the new Board of Governors representative on AMC.
b) Conflict of Interest - There were no Conflicts of Interest declared.
3. Approval of Agenda
MOVED: (G. Martin/A. Boulet) that the Agenda be accepted with the following amendments:
There will be no reports from the following:
Native Access Program
Centre of Excellence Aboriginal Teaching & Curriculum
LUNSA
Senate Committee
Senate Academic Committee
CARRIED
4. Approval of Minutes
MOVED: (B. Johnson/A. Boulet) that the Minutes from the November 26, 2007 Aboriginal Management Council Meeting be accepted with amendments.
CARRIED
5. Business Arising from Previous Meeting
a) Revised Secretariat/Secretary Policy - B. Sabourin explained that the Secretary/Secretariat Policy has been updated to reflect the actual activities and responsibilities as they are performed now.
MOVED: (P. Smith/G. Martin) that the Secretary/Secretariat Policy revised October 2007 be accepted.
CARRIED
6. Presenters:
Brendon Johnson, LUNSA President, presented an overview of LUNSA. He explained that LUNSA represents Aboriginal students views on a variety of subjects when requested. He noted that decisions made by AMC can affect some or all of the LUNSA members.
Highlights included:
LUNSA is a student union derived campus club on the Thunder Bay campus
LUNSA recognizes all Aboriginal and native cultures
LUNSA provides strong community support for Aboriginal students by promoting a spirit of unity at Lakehead University
It was noted that LUNSA may consider contacting NOSM to establish a collaborative working arrangement between Lakehead, Laurentian, and NOSM. LUNSA representatives participate in the Canadian Aboriginal Caucus each year. B. Johnson complimented Lakehead University on having achieved so much more in Aboriginal Initiatives than other universities.
7. New Business:
a. Masters of Education Field of Study in Indigenous Education - Dr. T. Socha
T. Socha gave an overview of the work being done to prepare a new 2 years Master's Program in Aboriginal Education. This program will provide students with the choice to do a thesis or to prepare a portfolio. Consideration is being given to include courses such as Indigenous Language Revitalization, Indigenous Ways - Power and Peace, Identity and Place, and Indigenous Women's Voices.
MOVED: (P. Smith/B. Johnson) that the AMC supports in principle the Master's of Aboriginal Education from the Faculty of Education.
CARRIED
b. The March Meeting date was changed to March 31, 2008.
c. Indigenous Learning Centre
P. Smith reviewed the request received by the Advisors Council to provide information on the Aboriginal Learning Centre. The Advisors prepared a one page report on some of their dreaming. The information was discussed briefly at the Board of Governors Retreat in January. The Board of Governors suggested that Paul Martin be approached as the Champion for this project. Another consideration was the previous Lt. Governor James Bartleman. The Transition Team will work on this initiative to begin the planning process by discussing this with Judy Flett and University Advancement.
The Transition Committee will make plans to visit other buildings that are Aboriginal designs prior to settling on a design.
d. Review membership list to determine replacements
The Council discussed the attendance of members of AMC and the need to ensure quorum for AMC meetings.
MOVED (P. Smith/A. Boulet) that letter be written to Bonnie Vermette informing her that her position as a new Member At Large has been reassigned.
CARRIED
MOVED (P. Capon/B. Johnson) that Gerry Martin be appointed as Member At Large.
CARRIED
The Anishinabek Employment and Training Services and the Indian Friendship Centre will be contacted to see if these organizations are interested in serving on AMC. A letter will be sent to Arnold Gardner, Grand Chief Treaty Council 3, seeking an individual to serve on AMC.
8. Reports:
a) Aboriginal Education - Dr. E. Gardner
E. Gardner distributed a handout with the highlights of Aboriginal Education.
b) ACSS - L. Wabange
L. Wabange reported the upcoming events planned by ACSS and that a list would be distributed to all AMC members. B. Sabourin noted that the province has indicated that ACSS funding will continue next year.
c) Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives) - B. Sabourin
The summary of the surveys sent to the Deans will be prepared for the next meeting. Roll up panels are being prepared. The promotional video waiver forms are being sought. Deanne Burgart volunteered as an Engineering Student. Education panels will be updated by Aboriginal Initiatives. B. Sabourin presented information on meeting the Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives to the Board of Governors. A detailed report was provided to the AMC members.
d) Board of Governors & Ad Hoc Committee - T. Pile
T. Pile noted that AMC and Aboriginal Initiatives was presented at the Board of Governors Retreat on January 19th.
e) Advisors Committee Recommendations - Dr. P. Smith
MOVED (P. Smith/G. Martin) that the Draft Terms of Reference as revised December 18, 2007 be approved by AMC and attached to these minutes.
CARRIED
9. Other Business:
a.) AETS Strategy Report - AETS form has not yet been received.
b.) Items for Information: Aboriginal Roundtable Communiqu
c.) Correspondence: Letter to Brenda Small, Negahneewin College
T. Pile reported that discussions with Negahneewin College will be resuming. A meeting is scheduled for January 31, 2008.
10. Adjournment:
MOVED (G. Martin/P. Capon) that the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
______________________________ ______________________________
Tim Pile, Chair Karen Roche, Secretary

Draft Terms of Reference - Joint Sub-Committee of the Senate Academic Committee and Aboriginal Management Council - December 18, 2007
Upon reasonable notice, the committee will meet once in each of the fall and winter terms, and as necessary thereafter.
Quorum
Unless otherwise stated in the approved terms of reference, quorum for Senate and all Senate committees is a simple majority of all filled positions.
Composition
1. Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives)
2. One representative from the AMC Advisor's Council
3. Two members from the Senate Academic Committee, which may include a student representative
4. Two members from the Aboriginal Management Council, which may include a student representative
Terms of Office
1 & 2 ex officio
3 & 4 one-year terms (renewable)
Organization
1. Chair - to be elected by the Committee
2. Secretary - Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost
3. Administrative Office - Office of the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost
Terms of Reference
1. To include Aboriginal perspectives in relevant academic decision-making.
2. To identify common elements in the AMC Strategic Plan and the Academic Plan.
3. To develop a plan to facilitate implementation of the common elements in the AMC Strategic Plan and the Academic Plan.
4. To ensure that relevant items from AMC are considered within further strategic and academic planning.