1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Introductions (Ms. Nancy Bouchard, Vice-Chair)

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 22, 2014 be approved.

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

5.1

Meeting with the Lakehead University Native Student Association (Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

5.1.1

Discussion – Change of the O-AGC start time to accommodate LUNSA

6.

Other Business

Update on Aboriginal Faculty Recruitment & Retention (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

Northwestern Coordinated Learning Access Network (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux) – A project summary is attached.

6.3

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

LUNSA Appointments to O-AGC

MOVED that ­­­­­­____________ and ____________ be appointed as the LUNSA members effective immediately.

6.5

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

7.

New Business

7.1

Vacancies on O-AGC

7.1.1

Resignation from Mr. Art Beaver, Ogemawahj Tribal Council

7.2

Discussion – Recruitment of New Members on O-AGC

7.2.1

Advertising to organizations not effective

7.2.2

Recruiting/Champion

7.2.3

Other Organizations not represented:

• Union of Ontario Indians/Northern Superior Representative;
• Grand Council Treaty #3;
• Anishinabek Nation;
• Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians;
• Unallied First Nations;
• Aboriginal service organizations with an interest in Aboriginal students and Aboriginal issues in post-secondary education;
• one (1) Aboriginal member from the Orillia campus region;
• one (1) Elder from the external community.

8.

Reports & Items for Information

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

8.2

Board of Governors (Mr. Paul Capon)– attached

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Sandra Cornell)– attached

8.4

Orillia Campus (Dr. Kim Fedderson) – attached

9.

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

1. 

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Introductions (Mr. Paul Capon, Chair)

 2.

Guest Presentation

Ms. Cindy Crowe – Blue Sky Community Healing Centre

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 meetings of April 7, 2014 and September 2, 2014 be approved.

6. 

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

6.1

Update on the Ad hoc Committee – Member-at-Large – attached

The O-AGC interview committee met on April 28, 2014 to review the applications for the Member-at-Large position.  On May 14, 2014 the O-AGC voting members electronically approved the following motion:  MOVED that Ms. Elizabeth Michano be appointed as the O-AGC Member-at-Large for the renewable term June 1, 2014 through May 30, 2016.

The O-AGC voted on the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Michano as the O-AGC Member-at-Large using an electronic poll.  The motion was distributed on May 14, 2014 to all voting members.  (In favour of Approval =9; Opposed =0) 

Attached is a copy of the letter that was sent to Ms. Michano.

All other applicants for the position were sent acknowledgement letters.

6.2

Joint SAC/O-AGC – Term Appointments

Dr. Raymond Neckoway and Ms. Rachel Mishenene, as the O-AGC representatives on Joint SAC/O-AGC agreed to renew their terms.

6.3

Senate Undergraduate Scholarships & Bursaries Committee – Term Appointment

Dr. Christopher Mushquash, as the O-AGC representative on the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee has agreed to renew his term. 

7. 

Other Business

7.1

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

7.2

Update on the Aboriginal Governance Certificate Program (Dr. Peggy Smith and Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

7.3

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

The following motion was passed at the May 15, 2014 Senate meeting:

MOVED that by the beginning of the 2016/17 academic year, all academic units will have calendared for all of their undergraduate degree programs, a degree requirement of at least one 0.5 FCE course containing at least 50% Indigenous knowledge and/or Aboriginal content. Special consideration on a case by case basis for fulfilling this requirement by a sequence of required course would be given.

7.4

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

Proposed Schedule – November 17, 2014 – 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

• Lunch
• Tour of the Nanabijou Day Care
• Tour of Aboriginal Programs and Services at Lakehead
  • Office of Aboriginal Initiatives
  • Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services
  • Native Access Program
  • Native Nurses Entry Program

7.5

MTCU – Targeted Initiatives Fund (TIF) Project Proposal

(Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

7.5.1

Northwest Coordinated Learning Access Network

7.5.2

Aboriginal Mentorship Programs (Business, Engineering & Science)

7.5.3

On Course Workshop One

More information is available online at:

http://oncourseworkshop.com/educator-workshops/campus-workshops/signature-workshop-three-day-course-workshop/

7.6

DNA Database Initiative (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux) – attached

7.7

Aboriginal Transitions Literature Review (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

This literature review is available for viewing on the O-AGC website at:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/286/22Sept14/LitReviewAug16FINAL.pdf

8. 

New Business

8.1

Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair

8.1.1

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing September 22, 2014 through September 30, 2015.

8.1.2

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing September 22, 2014 through September 30, 2015.

8.2

Proposed Amendment to the O-AGC Bylaws (Ms. Karen Roche) – attached

8.3

Joint SAC/O-AGC Term Appointment (Ms. Karen Roche)

MOVED that ________________ be appointed to replace Ms. Rachel Mishenene on Joint SAC/O-AGC effective immediately to August 31, 2015.

Terms of Reference:

Two members from the Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council, which may include a student representative.

9.

Reports & Items for Information

9.1

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

9.2

Board of Governors (Mr. Paul Capon)

9.3

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Sandra Cornell)

9.4

Orillia Campus (Dr. Kim Fedderson)

9.5

O-AGC Meeting Schedule 2014-15

9.6

O-AGC Membership List

10.  

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

1. 

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer

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 January 27, 2014 be approved.

5.

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

6. 

Other Business

6.1

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

6.2

Nishtam Watapiin Sub-Committee Update (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

Request for feedback on the Draft O-AGC Work Plan - attached

6.3

Lakehead University Native Student Association Annual Pow Wow – March 14^th, 15^th & 16^th, 2014 at the C. J. Sanders Fieldhouse – Poster is attached.

6.4

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

6.5

Kendaasiwin Centre Committee Update (Dr. Peggy Smith, Chair)

6.6

Orientation for O-AGC members – A copy of the draft orientation agenda will be distributed at the meeting.

6.7

Recommendations for Member at Large – discussion – attached

6.8

Vacancies – Students on the O-AGC

O-AGC By-laws: “Two (2) members of the Lakehead University Native Students Association (LUNSA)” 

MOVED that _____________ and  _____________ be appointed to O-AGC effective immediately.

7.

Items for Information

7.1

Aboriginal Education (Dr. Wayne Melville)

7.2

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

7.3

Board of Governors’ (Mr. Paul Capon) 

7.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Sandra Cornell)

7.5

Orillia Campus (Dr. Kim Fedderson)

7.6

President’s Report (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

7.7

Senate (Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni)

8.

Next O-AGC Meeting

Monday, April 7, 2014

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Deans’ Conference Room – UC 2001

9.

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

2.

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Introductions (Ms. Nancy Bouchard, Chair)

3.

Gichi Kendaasiwin Project Video (Dr. Peggy Smith)

4.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the November 18, 2013meeting be approved.

5.

Conflict of Interest

6.

Approval of Minutes –attached

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of April 15, 2013 be approved.

Notes from September 23, 2013.  For Information only.

 7.

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

New Business

8.

8.1

Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair

8.1.1

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Chair of the Ogimaawin Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing immediately through September 30, 2014.

8.1.2

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Ogimaawin Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing immediately through September 30, 2014 .

8.2

Appointment to O-AGC

8.2.1

MOVED that Chief Georjann Morriseau be appointed to the O-AGC as the Union of Ontario Indians’ representative.

8.2.2

MOVED that Ms. Bobby Jo Chenier be appointed to the O-AGC as the alternate from Union of Ontario Indians.

8.2.3

MOVED that Mr. John DeGiacomo be appointed as the alternate representative from AETS on the O-AGC.

8.3

O-AGC Appointment to the Board of Governors

MOVED that _______________ be recommended as the O-AGC appointment to the Lakehead University Board of Governors for the term commencing immediately through the 2014 Board Annual Meeting.

8.4

Joint SAC/O-AGC Appointment

MOVED that _____________ be appointed to Joint SAC/O-AGC effective immediately to June 30, 2014.

8.5

Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Appointment

MOVED that _____________ be appointed to the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee effective immediately to June 30, 2014.

8.6

Aboriginal Self-Identification Project – COU Recommendations (Ms. Yolanda Wanakamik & Ms. Sarah Browne)

MOVED that the COU Aboriginal Self-Identification Project Recommendations be adopted in principle.

9.

Other Business

9.1

Kendaasiwin Centre Update – (Dr. Rodney Hanley & Dr. Peggy Smith)

9.2

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

9.3

Update on Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining and Exploration (Mr. Paul Capon)

10.  

Updates/Reports

10.1

Aboriginal Education (Dr. Wayne Melville)

10.2

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

10.3

Board of Governors’ (Ms. Nancy Bouchard) ^{Nov. 18, 2013}

10.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Sandra Cornell)

10.5

Orillia Campus (Dr. Herman van den Berg)

10.6

Senate (Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni)

10.7

President’s Report (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

11.  

Information Items

11.1

Ogimaawin Aboriginal Governance Council By-laws

12.  

Next O-AGC Meeting

12.1

Monday, January 27, 2014

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Senate Chambers – Rm. UC 1001

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.

 1.

Opening Prayer and Welcome

Opening Prayer

Welcome & Introductions – Ms. Nancy Bouchard, Chair

 2.

Aboriginal Initiatives Presentation

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

 3.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda for the September 23, 2013 meeting be approved.

Conflict of Interest

Approval of Minutes 

MOVED that the Minutes of the O-AGC meeting of April 15, 2013 be approved.

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

7.1

O-AGC voted on the Targeted Initiatives Fund Proposal

For information only:  The O-AGC voted on the TIF Proposal using an electronic poll. The document was distributed on May 22, 2013 to all voting members.  (In favour of Approval =8; Opposed =0)  The Chair of O-AGC signed the TIF Proposal indicating support of the O-AGC.

7.2

Faculty of Education Research Proposal re Ms. Alexa Scully

Ad hoc committee to seek additional information (Ms. Bernice Dubec)

MOVED that having reported back to the O-AGC, the ad hoc committee be dissolved.

New Business

8.1

Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair

8.1.1

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Chair of the Ogimaawin Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing October 5, 2013 through September 30, 2014.

8.1.2

MOVED that ________________ be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Ogimaawin Aboriginal Governance Council for the term commencing October 5, 2013 through September 30, 2014 .

8.2

Appointment to O-AGC

8.2.1

MOVED that Chief Georjann Morriseau be appointed to the O-AGC as the Union of Ontario Indians’ representative.

8.2.2

MOVED that Ms. Bobby Jo Chenier be appointed to the O-AGC as the alternate from Union of Ontario Indians.

8.2.3

MOVED that Mr. John DeGiacomo be appointed as the alternate representative from AETS on the O-AGC.

8.3

O-AGC Appointment to the Board of Governors

MOVED that _______________ be recommended as the O-AGC appointment to the Lakehead University Board of Governors for the term commencing October 5, 2013 through September 2015.

8.4

Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) Update (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

PEFAL (Postsecondary Education Fund for Aboriginal Learners) Update

8.4.1

Student Success Fund

8.4.2

TIF Targeted Initiatives Fund

8.4.3

Aboriginal Scholarships & Bursaries (Student Awards & Financial Aid) (Mr. Mike Kelly)

9.

Other Business

9.1

Updates from Organizations – Priorities and Issues

9.2

O-AGC Advisors Report & Recommendations (Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni)

9.3

Update on Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining and Exploration (Mr. Paul Capon)

9.4

Lloyd Barber Summit on Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education “Identifying Best Practices” – May 23 & 24, 2013 – University of Regina (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux)

9.5

Canada-Mexico Round Table on Aboriginal/Indigenous Higher Education (Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Elder Gerry Martin)

10.  

Updates/Reports

10.1

Aboriginal Education (Dr. Wayne Melville)

10.2

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

10.3

Board of Governors’ (Ms. Nancy Bouchard)

10.4

Native Nurses Entry Program (Ms. Sandra Cornell)

10.5

Orillia Campus (Dr. Herman van den Berg)

10.6

Senate (Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni)

10.7

President’s Report (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

11.  

Information Items

11.1

O-AGC Advisors Committee Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2013

11.2

Letter sent to Rosie Mosquito re the Faculty Recruitment and Retention Report April 2013

11.3

Research Ethics Board Appointments

• Dr. Lisa Korteweg has been appointed to the Research Ethics Board as “the full-time faculty member whose research involves Aboriginal people.”
• Dr. Karen Drake has been appointed as “the member knowledgeable in the relevant law.”
• Ms. Bev Sabourin has been appointed as “a community member who has no affiliation with Lakehead University but is a member of the community served by Lakehead University.”

11.4

The Smudging Protocol Policy has been approved by the Provost & Vice-President (Academic) and the Vice-President (Administration & Finance).  The Policy has been posted on the Human Resources website at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/policies/human-resources/smudging-protocol-policy.

11.5

List of O-AGC appointments to committees, boards, etc.

11.6

O-AGC Membership List

12.  

Next O-AGC Meeting

12.1

Monday, November 18, 2013

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Senate Chambers – Rm. UC 1001

Adjournment

MOVED that the meeting be adjourned.