FIMESIP First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Inventory Project

Transitions: Supporting First Nations, Metis & Inuit (FNMI) Students in School & Career Success

The Transitions project supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Students in School and Career Success. The idea for this website emerged from the Ontario Native Education Counselling Associations’ (ONECA) research on FNMI student success. ONECA researched and developed FNMI transition materials, videos, and created an online portal where students, parents, teachers, counsellors, and other professionals can access materials to support student transitions through their education.

Location Ontario
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website http://oneca.com/transitions/about-transitions.html
Contact

Roxane Manitowabi, Executive Director, Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA)
(705) 692-2999
oneca@oneca.com
37A Reserve Road, Naughton, Ontario, P0M 2M0

Project Details
Community Urban, Rural, Remote, Band office, Reserve community
Scope of Project Provincial / Territorial
Target Audience First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Youth (15-30 yrs), Adults (31-49 yrs)

Initiative Impact

What is the overall impact of the initiative and how is this measured?

Key results or outcomes:

  • School boards are requesting additional copies
  • First Nations are using the portal as a one stop shop for accessing information
  • We have been approached to build another portal for health careers
  • We have received positive feedback from everyone who has accessed the materials
  • We have been asked to translate the materials into 3 additional languages
  • There has been many spin offs from the project

General program goals:

  • We are able to track the number of users and it has been positive
  • Counsellors and Teachers have been accessing the online portal and using it as a resource
  • We have had numerous requests to give demonstrations and presentations on the portal
  • We have distributed over 2000 copies of the first set of materials
  • Students like the materials and have given positive feed back
What are 3 key lessons you learned from developing or delivering your initiative? What advice from those lessons would you share with others?

There is a definite need for this portal.  The development of this portal has proven to be a resource that is beneficial for all.

Incorporation of Essential Skills

Which Essential Skills are covered by the initiative? Reading Text Document Use Numeracy Writing Working with Others Thinking Skills Computer Use Continuous Learning

Project Components

What are the components of the initiative? Life skills Career and/or educational planning Cultural, language, and tradition awareness and/or training
What do you think are the most important competencies and attributes for staff involved in this initiative to have?

The research was conducted and the information was prepared by a qualified First Nation consultant.

Who are your partners, and what is their involvement in the initiative?
Partner name Role Responsibilities
MTCU FUNDING  
ONECA Coordinator Research, and develop materials, create and maintain the transitions portal
ONECA Membership FUNDING Provide funding and direction to the project