Preparatory Webinars
First Peoples face numerous obstacles on their path to academic success, and it is important to recognize these systemic barriers. Five webinars will be held in the coming months to identify these barriers, come up with ways to overcome them, and encourage the engagement of university and government actors at the Forum.
Registration for these free webinars is mandatory (places are limited). Simultaneous interpretation (English/French) will be available.
Recordings of preparatory webinars
Webinar held on Thursday, June 3, 2021
Challenges and mechanisms surrounding the place of First Peoples in governance
Facilitator: Alexandre Bacon, Ashukan Stratégies
Presentations by:
- Suzy Basile, Professor, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Denis Gros-Louis, General Director, First Nations Education Council
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Discover ideas for action and references to deepen the thematic.
Webinar held on Thursday, May 13, 2021
Making space for First Peoples in teaching
Facilitator: Alexandre Bacon, Ashukan Stratégies
Presentations by:
- Nian Matoush, Director of Adult Education, Cree School Board
- Manon Tremblay, Senior Director, Indigenous Directions, Concordia University
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Webinar held on Thursday, April 8, 2021
Support and services for First Peoples students
Facilitator: Alexandre Bacon, Ashukan Stratégies
Presentations by:
- Francis Verreault-Paul, Head of Relations with the First Nations, Centre des Première Nations Nikanite, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Tanya Sirois, Executive Director, Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ; Native Friendship Centres)
- Amélie Lainé, Director, Partnerships and Programs, RCAAQ
- Mike DeGagné, President and CEO, Indspire
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Webinar held on Thursday, February 4, 2021
Access to higher education for First Peoples students
Facilitator: Alexandre Bacon, Ashukan Stratégies
Presentations by:
- Kathleen Jourdain, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
- Christopher Fletcher, Université Laval
- Prudence Hannis, Kiuna Institute
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Webinar held on Thursday, December 3, 2020
Raising awareness among post-secondary institutions about the realities of First Peoples
Facilitator: Alexandre Bacon, Ashukan Stratégies
Presentation by:
- Janet Mark, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
- Robina Thomas, University of Victoria (UVIC)
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Discover ideas for action and references to deepen the thematic.
