Our Student Voices

Monday, December 21, 2015

Verna J Kirkness Science and Engineering Scholarships

These scholarships cover travel, accommodation, and meals for students to spend one week in a lab in May working beside professors at the University of Manitoba and the University of Saskatchewan. And this coming May 16-20, they will be offering 20 scholarships at UBC. Here is the website for their foundation: www.vernajkirkness.org

Grade 11's are urged to to apply for these scholarships. The deadline for applications is 31 January, 2016.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Aboriginal Student Transitions Handbook

Aboriginal Student Transitions Handbook

Check out this resource for Aboriginal students heading into post-seconary.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

December at Pathways

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

FORED career resource

FORED presents their newest, complimentary online publication, First Choices First Nations 2015, showcasing current success stories and rewarding careers for Aboriginal youth in BC resource‐based industries. This interactive resource is available at:

http://www.landscapesmag.com/students/pdf/FirstChoices_FirstNations_Fall2015_Interactive.pdf

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

November at Pathways

Thursday, October 1, 2015

October at Pathways

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Pathways Aboriginal Centre

For more information on Pathways Aboriginal Centre, please click here.

INFORMATION ON THE SUPPORT PROVIDED

The Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Worker (ACYFW) is a partnership program with RYSA, the Richmond School District and Vancouver Coastal Health. The program works with the school district, counselors, community agencies, other service providers and RYSA to ensure that Aboriginal children, youth and families are supported to receive or access resources and assistance they require to promote health and wellness, success at school and at home with respect and consideration of their diverse traditions, and culture.

Services include:

· One to one support in school or out of school

· Assistance with accessing services and supports in the community to meet individual/family needs

· Goal setting and mentoring

· Skill building activities

· Cultural activities and exploration

· Assistance resolving family challenges

· Assistance with school issues or challenges

· Recreation and social activities

· Regular family nights

· A resource and information newsletter

HOW TO CONTACT ME

Jelica Shaw

Child, Youth and Family Worker

Pathway’s Aboriginal Centre

Richmond Youth Service Agency

#110 – 7900 Alderbrige Way

604 271-7600 ext. 102

fx: 604 271-7626

e-mail: jelica.shaw@rysa.bc.ca

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,