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Aboriginal Student Transitions Project ontario Native Education Counselling Association March 2011 Acknowledgements The ontario Native Education Counselling Association sincerely acknowledges the dedication and commitment of the focus group participants, the survey respondents, the host organizations and their representatives for assistance with this important endeavour. The Association also extends thanks to the ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, ontario . This Project would not have been possible without their financial support. Author: Lu Ann Hill MacDonald Contact: ontario Native Education Counselling Association 37A Reserve Road, P.

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1 Aboriginal Student Transitions Project ontario Native Education Counselling Association March 2011 Acknowledgements The ontario Native Education Counselling Association sincerely acknowledges the dedication and commitment of the focus group participants, the survey respondents, the host organizations and their representatives for assistance with this important endeavour. The Association also extends thanks to the ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, ontario . This Project would not have been possible without their financial support. Author: Lu Ann Hill MacDonald Contact: ontario Native Education Counselling Association 37A Reserve Road, P.

2 O. Box 220, Naughton, ontario , P0M 2M0 All material in this publication is, unless otherwise stated, the property of the ontario Native Education Counselling Association. This publication is protected by Canadian copyright laws. Reproduction or retransmission of the materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, without the prior written consent of the copyright holder, is a violation of copyright law. ONECA Aboriginal Student Transitions Project , March 2011 Page 2 Table of Contents Description Page Section 1 Background 5 Section 2 Aboriginal Student Transitions Project 6 Purpose and Scope 6 Project Objective 6 Section 3 Approach and Methodology 7 Project Design 7 Focus Group Sessions 7 Web based Survey 9 Internet Research 9 Section 4 The Research Report 10 Locations of the Focus Group Sessions 10 Participant Profile 10 Feedback from the Focus Groups 11 Section 5 Web based Survey 29 Respondent Profile 29 Survey Feedback 29 Personally Prepared 29 Selecting a Career 35 Academically Prepared 37 Financially Prepared 41

3 Preparing for a Post Secondary Environment 45 Section 6 Internet Research and Existing Web Based Resources 48 Section 7 Evaluation of Information 49 Participation 49 General Feedback 51 The Data 51 Section 8 Conclusion 52 Appendix List of Charts and Illustrations 53 ONECA Aboriginal Student Transitions Project , March 2011 Page 3 Executive Summary The ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA) commissioned the Aboriginal Student Transitions Project to gather data in support of the creation of web based resources to support First Nations, Inuit and M tis students transitioning to post secondary education.

4 The Project was designed as a response to ONECA's research completed in 2010 entitled, Walk in Our Moccasins: A comprehensive Study of Aboriginal Education Counsellors in ontario . The Project attracted participation and valuable feedback from students, parents, community members and education professionals (counsellors, educators, education administrators and other support personnel) from regions within and outside of ontario . Methods utilized to gather data included focus groups, a web based survey and internet research. Participants that attended the focus group sessions were asked to reflect on four areas of focus before providing feedback.

5 Counsellor issues, Transitions practices for Aboriginal students from secondary to post secondary, and factors affecting graduation from post secondary were the areas of focus. Feedback received at the focus group sessions included content suggestions for videos, blogs, webinars, discussion groups, information briefs, on line calendars, social media (including email and Skype) and links to existing web sites. The web based survey was utilized to solicit feedback on personally prepared, selecting a career, academically prepared, financial prepared and preparing for a post . secondary environment.

6 The reoccurring themes that emerged from the data included the need for: Regular communication between stakeholder groups, Access to information and assistance, Funding support and assistance, Culturally relevant services and content, and Ongoing support. The wealth of information obtained provides a solid foundation for ONECA's next Project the creation of a web based portal of culturally relevant and appropriate information and services to assist First Nations, Inuit and M tis students as they transition to post secondary education. ONECA Aboriginal Student Transitions Project , March 2011 Page 4 Section 1 Background The ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA) was established in 1985 with the purpose of promoting and enhancing counselling services through research, and the development and the delivery of programs to support culturally relevant counselling education.

7 ONECA's focus is to improve Aboriginal Student success through the provision of support and programs to Native education counsellors in ontario . Over the past 26 years ONECA has developed and maintains strong partnerships with provincial and First Nations operated schools at all levels of lifelong learning (early learning to post secondary). ONECA's leadership and coordination results in partnerships and regular contact with the 132 First Nations in ontario through district representatives and an established list serve. ONECA also collaborates with various provincial ministries and organizations to develop and provide culturally relevant counselling services, programs and resources.

8 ONECA has a diverse membership of more than one hundred and eighty (180) education professionals. Members include Native counsellors, education directors, faculty, Student support workers, recruitment and support personnel in First Nation communities and provincial schools (elementary, secondary) and at First Nations and provincial post secondary institutions in ontario . Vision ONECA is an organization of Native education counselling professionals in ontario which value and utilize its' collective knowledge, wisdom and respect to strengthen the spirit of self for the well being of others.

9 To be as the creator meant us to be: Soar like Eagles. Objectives of the Association To assist Native youth through the on going development and improvement of Native Counselling and Education services To provide a forum for discussion of problems relating to Native Student counselling and Native education, in general To advance and promote Native Student counselling services as a profession by encouraging high standards To liaise with international, national, regional and local counselling and educational institutions and or associations To act as a resource distribution centre for program material pertinent to counselling Native students and to Native education in general To promote the immediate and long range goals and concerns of those involved in Native counselling services and Native educational programs To purchase, lease or otherwise acquire lands, buildings, easements and property, real and personal.

10 Which may be requisite for the purpose of or capable of being conveniently used in connections with any of the objectives of the corporation. To accept donations, gifts, legacies and bequests ONECA Aboriginal Student Transitions Project , March 2011 Page 5 Accomplishments ONECA has achieved provincial recognition and a solid reputation among professionals and First Nations communities for the development and delivery of the Native Counsellor Training Program (NCTP) since 1977, and for hosting an annual Native Education Counsellors Conference. ONECA led a province wide effort to increase funding support for the federal Post Secondary Student Support Program to ensure all eligible students that want to attend post secondary have the necessary supports to do so.


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