Our Student Voices: June 2014

Monday, June 2, 2014

Congratulations to our Grade 7 and Grade 12 graduates!

On May 29, 2014, School District No. 38 (Richmond) honored our Grade 7 and Grade 12 graduates with Aboriginal ancestry at a very special evening of feasting and ceremony led by Musqueam Elder Shane Pointe at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Thanks to everyone in attendance for a memorable night.

Cedar Science Camp

Cedar Science Camp is a weeklong day camp for Aboriginal youth aged 8-12. Cedar takes place July 21 to 25. Students participating in Cedar spend one week learning about all of the great opportunities there working in Science. They participate in activities and experimentation daily. Cedar is free of charge, sponsored by the UBC Faculty of Science, The Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and the First Nations House of Learning. Because of this space is limited and spots for students are filling up quickly. If you are interested in having a student participate, their parent or guardian can sign them up online through our website: http://cedar.ubc.ca/.
Cedar is also looking for a few more student volunteers to help out for the week of camp. Interested students can apply to volunteer through the website as well.
For more information, contact Joel Liman, Aboriginal Student Coordinator, at liman@science.ubc.ca or (604) 827-1570.

Awards and Scholarships

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program, Award is up to $4,000 per year. Deadline to apply is Feburary 28, 2015.
YVR Arts Scholarship, deadline January 30, 2015. Up to 8 awards of $5000 each. Eligible Applicants: Are of BC First Nations ancestry Reside in BC and are between the ages of 16 and 26, are emerging artists whose artwork reflects the art forms of the BC First Nations, have the goal of becoming a professional artist, are accepted to study with a mentor or at a formal institution of learning, commit to attend the Scholarship Award ceremony in Vancouver on May 29th 2015 and the ceremony in recognition of the completed work, one year later, on May 27th 2016
Gilmore Church Scholarship, deadline, May 15. Award of $1000 to go to a student with Aboriginal ancestry who attends school in the Richmond School District. To apply: write a letter that shows evidence of: strong leadership skills (formally and/or informally); a connection to and pride for your cultural heritage; a commitment to service in the school or community; a consistent, focused approach to academic studies. Please e-mail letter to adavidson@sd38.bc.ca
Irving J. Barber Scholarship, deadline March 31. Awards of $1000-$5000 are available for Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education. See www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aborginal
BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarships deadline - BC Hydro is proud to support education and skill development in B.C.'s Aboriginal communities and offers the following scholarships: • Eight $1,500 aboriginal scholarships, available to individuals who are status/non status Indians, Inuit or Métis and are residents of B.C. who plan to enroll in a full-time public post-secondary institution in Canada. Students pursuing an education in technology or engineering will be considered priority applicants, however general admission students are encouraged to apply. • One $2,000 Randy Brant Memorial scholarship based on a combination of academic achievement and outstanding community involvement.Completed scholarship packages should be post-marked on or before April 15 2014and mailed to: BC Hydro, Community Investment—Scholarship, 15th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5R3. For details and application visit: http://www.bchydro.com/content/dam/BCHydro/customer-portal/documents/corporate/community/bc-hydro-aboriginal-scholarship-applications-2014.pdf
Aboriginal Arts and Stories Contest. Create a writing or art piece that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history or culture. This year's deadline is March 31, 2014, and is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 14 - 29. (New this year: our competition is open to emerging writers and artists between the ages of 11-13!) A 200-400 word Artist’s or Author’s Statement that explains how your piece reflects or interprets the moment or theme you selected must accompany your entry into the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition. First prize is $2000. See www.our-story.ca for details.
RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program, Award is up to $4,000 per year for 2-4 years for post-secondary education, deadline February 28, 2014,

Our Student Voices

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

National Aboriginal Day 2014

Monday, June 2, 2014

Congratulations to our Grade 7 and Grade 12 graduates!

Cedar Science Camp