Environmental Sciences & Fisheries Road Show

Wes Didier and Tim Michel  went to General Gordon Elementary on April 27, 2007 for their annual Aboriginal Celebration. The agenda for the day was:

• 9:15-10:15   Traditional Opening and Macdonald school presentation
• 10:15-10:35 Recess
• 10:45-11:45 Morning Workshops (A.M. SESSION)
• 12:00-12:45 Feast
• 1:00-2:00 Afternoon Workshop (P.M. SESSION)

In the afternoon, Wes presented to one of the grade seven classes. Wes and Tim had a short question and answer period with the class after the presentation

The current UBC Reports newsletter features Associate Professor Cynthia Nicol, who explains how cultural values are at the heart of math in Math Teaching and First Nations Culture.

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Jay Havens, Assistant Program Coordinator for the Institute of Aboriginal Health's (IAH) Summer Science Program 2007 invites aboriginal high school students to a networking lunch at the UBC First Nations House of Learning.

This meeting helps to break down some of the apprehensions aboriginal high school students may have about post secondary education. It's an excellent chance for our students to meet and create a support system at UBC. Often they leave this meeting feeling that the FNHL really can be their “home away from home.”

Jay would like to invite anyone interested to partake in this unique experience over an informal lunch in Sty-Wet-Tan Hall at the UBC Longhouse on Friday, July 13th from 11:30am to 1:00 pm and again on Tuesday, July 24th at 11:30-1:00 pm.

Please RSVP to sumstu@interchange.ubc.ca byJune 28th.

Jay Havens, Program Assistant
Summer Science Program
Institute for Aboriginal Health
429 - 2194 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Tel: (604) 822-5677
Fax: (604) 822-2495
e-mail: sumstu@interchange.ubc.ca

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The Road Show was at Templeton High School on Friday, Feb 23,07. The presentation was held in the new First Nations Parent room. (A room that promises to be a real showcase of aboriginal art.) There was a large turnout of 20-30 students and staff. The presentation was very well received by all in attendance. I fact it resulted in a invitation for us to return as a guest speaker at their upcoming First Nations Conference as well as promises to pass on our name to other schools and classes.
I would like to thank one student for her kind gift of white sage and the entire group for their hospitality.

Wes Didier

The Road Show is on the road and looking forward to another great year. Nigel, Tim and Penny are still here working hard to see that the project continues to grow and develop.

A new addition to the team is Wes Didier. Wes is a Métis masters student and a former high school science teacher. Wes is taking booking for the show and can be reached at didier@zool.ubc.ca . See his photo on the right.