Mississaugas of Scugog Island
Education
Since assuming control of their Post-Secondary Education Program in 2002, the belief of the people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is to assist the registered members of the community including their direct relations to access post-secondary education and to obtain the qualifications and skills needed to pursue individual careers and to contribute to the achievement of economic self-sufficiency and self-government of the First Nation. Employment and training is available to all members.
Role of the Education Advisor:
- To encourage and to ensure that members/community members have access to all levels of education, including employment and training
- To provide support services to members of the community and to assist parents engage with school administrations
- Represent the First Nation on the Native Advisory Committee of the Durham District School Board, the Ogemawahj Tribal Council and Native Education Committees at local Colleges and Universities
- Ensure that the local school board is delivering education services as contracted
- To provide assistance and support to Chief and Council and other staff as needed
Contact for Education:
Mary-Anne Hoggarth
Phone: 905-985-1826 ext. 224
Fax: 905-985-7958
Post Secondary Student Assistance Program
The objective of the Student Assistance Program is to assist the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation members and community members to gain access to post-secondary education.
Member and community member applicants may refer to the Education Assistance Program, Policy and Procedures (2012) to learn more about eligible types of post-secondary assistance and application procedures. The policy document can be accessed by logging on to the Member's Portal.
There are three annual application deadlines for post-secondary assistance:
- June 1 for programs that start in the Fall semester (September)
- November 1 for programs that start in the Winter semester (January)
- March 15 for programs that start in the Spring semester (May)
BCA Community Education and Training Program
The objective of the Education and Training Program is to assist eligible MSIFN Members and Community Members to develop their employability skills and training so they can be economically self-sufficient and develop their individual potential.
The program is intended to assist with short-term employment training (i.e., less than a year in length). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are subject to review by the MSIFN Education Committee.
The policy document for this program is currently under revision. It will be made available on the Member's Portal once it has been approved by MSIFN Chief and Council.
Post-Secondary Graduate Employment Subsidy Program
This program will help recent MSIFN post-secondary graduates obtain employment experience in their respective fields through the provision of a temporary wage subsidy to employers. The MSIFN, in partnership with the Ogemawahj Tribal Training and Employment Resources program (OTTER), will subsidize the employment of eligible graduates on an annual basis.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis (approvals are first-come, first-serve). MSIFN graduates may access the policy guidelines and application procedures for this program on the Member's Portal.
BCA Special Requests for Education Outreach Program
The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) will accept requests for partial financial assistance from aboriginal and non-aboriginal post-secondary students, excluding those who are eligible or in receipt of assistance through the MSIFN Education Assistance Program. This financial assistance is made possible by the Baagwating Community Association, the charitable arm of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino. The purpose of the program is to assist the non-MSIFN post-secondary students who are experiencing a shortfall in their education funds. The assistance is not intended to cover all education costs.
Elementary/Secondary
Education Services Agreements
The Education Advisor monitors the Contract for Education Services between the Durham District School Board and the First Nation.
New Paths for Education: After-school programming
The MSIFN receives funding from the Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) New Paths for Education Program to run an after-school homework support program for member and community member elementary and secondary students. The "Homework Club" program is offered every Monday and Thursday from 4-5pm in the Health and Resource Centre from October to mid-June. Tutoring services are provided by the Courtice Sylvan Learning Centre. MSIFN parents are encouraged to contact the Education Advisor to register their children for the program.
Library & Computer Access
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Library is a welcoming space where patrons can relax and read a book from our varied collection, play a game of checkers with a friend, study for an exam, or use a computer to check their email or browse for information.
Library Services Include:
A book lending program for:
- Native collection
- Historical
- Cultural
- Reference Materials
- Adult & Children's Books
- Language Resources
- Magazines
- Games
Contact for the Library:
Monica McLean
Phone: 905-985-1826 ext. 321
Fax: 905-985-7958
Source: https://www.scugogfirstnation.com/Public/Education
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