Date:
Monday, March 27, 2006 - 12:00am
Location:
Agenda:
Minutes:
Aboriginal Management Council
Minutes of the Meeting held Monday, March 27, 2006
ATAC 3004
2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Members:
Dr. L. Hayes, Vice-President (Academic) & Provost
Dr. L. Gilchrist, Associate Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives)
A. Bruyere, T.B.I.F.C.
A. Cameron, LUNSA
P. Capon, M.F.N
D.D. Frenette, N.A.N.
B. Johnson, LUNSA
T. Neganegijig, O.N.W.A.
T. Pile, Chair, M.N.O.
Advisors:
Dr. L. Lovett-Doust, S&ES
Dr. E. Gardner, Aboriginal Education
C. Hartviksen, NNEP
G. Hendrick-Laliberte, ACSS
1. Opening Prayer:T. Neganegijig said the opening prayer.
2. Welcome: Everyone introduced themselves. In the absence of the Vice-
Chair, P. Capon chaired the meeting. T. Pile, Chair participated through
tele-conference.
3. Approval of Agenda: That the Agenda of March 27, 2006 be approved
as amended.
Add Item 5(d): Update on changing the term "Native" to "Aboriginal".
Add Item 6(c): Update on LUNSA Activities
Add Item 6(d): Update on MTCU Access & Opportunities Strategy
Moved by B. Johnson, and Seconded by A. Bruyere. All in favour.
Carried.
4. Approval of Minutes: That the Minutes of February 27, 2006 be
approved as amended.
Item 3: Remove word Minutes and change the wording to Agenda. The
paragraphshould read: That the Agenda of February 27, 2006 be
approved with amendments.
Item 4: Change the date from November 28, 2005 to November 28,
2006.
Item 6(f): Change wording of the Motion to read: To proceed with the
discussion and development of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Aboriginal Management Council and Neegahneewin Council.
Moved by L. Hayes, and Seconded by T. Pile. All in favour. Carried.
5. Business Arising from Previous Minutes:
a) Member-at-Large
Motion: To accept B. Vermette as Member-at-Large and to accept Mrs. A. Hardyas
Elder for the Aboriginal Management Council.
Moved by T. Neganegijig and Seconded by A. Bruyere. All in favour. Carried.
b)Committees
Previous emails sent to Members and Advisors identified a need forCouncil to form
committees such as the AMC Strategic Plan 2005-2010 Monitoring Committee.
Motion: To open up the AMC Strategic Plan Monitoring Committee membership
toMembers and Advisors and to accept T. Neganegijig, Dr. Gardner, and Dr.
Gilchrist asvolunteers on the AMC Strategic Monitoring Committee.
Moved by D. Gilchrist, and Seconded by L. Hayes. All in favour. Carried.
c)Reporting Cycles
Submission of Program Quarterly Reports to Council wasscheduled for month end
at March, June, September and December. Reports fromrepresentatives on the
Board of Governors, Senate and Ad Hoc will be asked toreport periodically.
d) Update on Changing the Term "Native" to "Aboriginal"
Rather than bringing the item back to the Advisors Committee for rewording of the
motion, Council was asked to support the Aboriginal Education Department in
changing the term "Native" to "Aboriginal" for the Lakehead University Calendar.
Motion: That AMC supports the Faculty of Education Life Long Learning in
changingthe terminology "Native" to "Aboriginal" as an inclusive term to recognize
the four distinct groups of Aboriginal people.
Moved by T. Pile, and Seconded by L. Hayes. All in favour. Carried.
6. New Business:
Reports
a) Board of Governors
There was no report from the AMC Representative. T. Pile provided update on the Ad
Hoc Committee. The key areas that the committee is focussing on are the AMC
Strategic Plan and Access Programs.
b) Senate
T. Neganegijig reported that the School of Outdoor Recreation is planning to attract
more students in the Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation. The Faculty of
Professional Schools is proposing a new undergraduate degree program, Honours
Bachelor of Environmental Studies program in Parks and Tourism. Students can
access degrees in both programs.
c) Senate Academic Committee
There was no report available.
7.Department Updates:
a) NNEP/NAP
C. Hartviksen reported on both programs. April 3rd is the last day of classes. She
said it's a busy time of year for students who are busy finalizing projects, and getting
ready for exams. Some students were heavily involved with cultural activities on
campus.
Instructor's meetings were held in both programs to talk about best practices and
better ways to help students. Both departments will concentrate on recruitment,
interviews, and admissions to the access programs for next fall. Staff will look at
how the Native Access Program will look next year.
b) Advisor's Committee
No report. The committee hasn't met since January 2006.
c) Aboriginal Initiatives
Dr. Gilchrist informed everyone that she submitted a letter to the Argus to inform the
university community about what is happening with student services and the ACSS
office in response to a write up that was made regarding the previous Counsellor.
Dr. Gilchrist met with the Employment Counsellor from TBIFC. A proposal was
submitted to the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre (TBIFC) asking for funding to
provide a lunch program for LUNSA. In return for a $1,000.00 bursary TBIFC will be
asking LUNSA to mentor their students. Two Access & Opportunities Strategy
proposals were sent to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Both are
still pending.
d) Aboriginal Education/NTEP/NLIP
Dr. Gardner reported for all Aboriginal Education Departments. She said NLIP is
gearing up for its summer program. Contacts with First Nation Tribal Councils were
made regarding language training. She stated that a partnership with Ogemawahj
Tribal Council for a stand-alone Bachelor of Education degree program in language
teacher training has begun. Grand Council Treaty Three had expressed interest in
working with the Aboriginal Education department to research language revitalization
initiatives. The Fort William First Nation has also asked for help on offering language
activities as part of their week long Cultural Festival. She stated that Lakehead
University is the only university in Ontario that offers accredited training in language
and teacher training. Part of her job is to expand what is offered at Lakehead.
e) ACSS
A written report was available for everyone to review.
f) LUNSA
A. Cameron announced the LUNSA Year End Gala to be held at the Prince Arthur
Hotel. LUNSA will have their Annual General Meeting on March 31, 2006. A student
drum workshop will be held on April 5th. Students will learn how to make drums.
8. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.