File contains a presentation by Chris Axworthy relating to his constituency that encompasses a large Aboriginal population made up of status Indians living off-reserve, as well as non-status Indians and Metis people. He is aware of the feeling of disfranchisement of urban Aboriginal people, the need for self-government, and for more funding for Aboriginal post-secondary education. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
File contains a presentation by James McNinch and Donna Doepker concerning the financial debt incurred by Metis students as they access post-secondary education. They call for "the reinstitution of the bursary program based on academic merit and financial need for students of Metis and non-status Indian ancestry." Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 2, February 2008, p. 8
Description
Introduction to the Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health (SWITCH) program and comments on it having received a federal award.
Article located by scrolling to page 8.