Our Student Voices: October 2014

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

RAVENS HOMEWORK CLUB

Richmond Youth Service Agency and Pathways Aboriginal Centre is hosting Ravens Homework Club (RHC) for the school year 2014-2015. VRHC is a free after-school homework support group which serves Aboriginal children in grades k-7 and is held every Wednesday 3:10 - 4:30 at Pathways Aboriginal Centre.

Some quick facts about Ravens Homework Club:

VRHC is a free homework support group sponsored by Vancity, Richmond Youth Service Agency and the Richmond School District.
Students in VRHC will meet up with their tutors from 3:10 pm to 4:30 pm to work on their school work.
The tutors are high school and university students as well as volunteers who have been recruited from the community.
Each VRHC session will have team building activities which enrich the students’ confidence, teamwork, leadership, social skills, communication skills, and physical competence.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided in the session.

To Register:

Please note there are only 12 available spots for the VRHC so register early. Registration will be ongoing throughout the school year.

Registration and inquiries:

Jelica Shaw

Tel: 604.271.7600 ext.102 E-mail: jelica.shaw@rysa.bc.ca

October with the Family Arts Program at Pathways

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, October 15, 2014

RAVENS HOMEWORK CLUB

October with the Family Arts Program at Pathways

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Urban Aboriginal Youth Exhibit at Museum of Anthropology

October at Pathways