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September 2016 - WELCOME!
Ryerson Aboriginal
Student Services
Peer Support at
RASS
Self-Identification
If you so choose, remember to self-
identify as Aboriginal on your OSAP and
Ryerson Applications. This is important
so that you can have information about
and access to all of the supports and ser-
vices that RASS and the university have
for Indigenous students. Your infor-
mation will be completely confidential. It
is never too late to self-identify! If you
need assistance with this process, please
contact RASS.
Fall 2016
Issue 3
R.A.S.S. Newsletter
Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services
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RASS ORIENTATION
September 20th, 11am—2pm
Location TBA
New and returning students are invited to our
annual Orientation day on September 20th.
This is an opportunity to meet fellow Indigenous
students and win great prizes while enjoying a
delicious lunch.
New Students
Welcome to all the new students to
Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services.
You can use this newsletter to learn about
the many great opportunities that exist
near you. This newsletter will introduce
you to the many supports, resources, and
cultural events available near you (both
within and outside of Ryerson University)
that will engage you and encourage your
success here at Ryerson.
We are always here to support you.
Reminders:
1. Sign the Student Protocols Binder
Please read and sign the student protocol binder
the next time you visit the student space.
2. Do your Dishes
The kitchen is a shared area and occasionally we
have prospective students and other visitors in our
lounge to show the supports that we offer. Please
be mindful and clean any dishes or silverware that
you use after each use.
3. Fill out the Questionnaire! We encourage our
students from all years, whether they are under-
graduate, graduate or continuing education, to fill
our questionnaire. You can win a gift card!
Image credit:
Medicine Teachings
by Jackie Traverse
Fall 2016
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LOCKERS!
Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services
RASS Locker Allocation
RASS has been given 21 lockers near our offices for student use - lockers A3214 -
A3224 (near KHW389) & 3929 - 3957 (near KHW 372).
Please register your chosen locker number with Sheila at her office
(KHW389) before September 19, 2016, by email at [email protected] or by
telephone at 416-979-5000 at extension 7699. Any unregistered lockers will be cut
on September 19.
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Mark your Calendars…
EVENTS happening at R.A.S.S.!
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POTLUCKS AND FEASTS
Monday October 31
Ancestor’s Potluck/Feast
Monday November 14*
Peers Planned Potluck/Feast
Monday December 5*
Student Appreciation Dinner
Monday January 23
Sacred Items Potluck/Feast
Monday February 6
Missing & Murdered Potluck/Feast
Monday March 20
Names, Colours & Clans Potluck/Feast
Monday April 10*
Student Appreciation Dinner
All feasts are 5:30-7:30pm in POD250
(380 Victoria Street). Dates with an as-
terisk (*) next to them indicates a closed
potluck or feast, meant only for
Indigenous students on campus.
Have you found us on Facebook?
We’re on Facebook! “Like” our page to keep up to date on events,
announcements and other community events.
Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services
Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer for any of
our events, please speak to one of the
RASS staff. We will be happy to have a
helping hand.
If you have any questions regarding ceremonies please email Joanne Dallaire at
[email protected] or by telephone at 416-979-5000 ext. 6616
WELCOME BACK!
This fall we are pleased to welcome
Amanda Thompson back to the RASS
team as our Academic Support Advisor.
Please come by and visit her in her office,
KHW389F, or email her at
RASS ORIENTATION
Location TBA.
11am - 2pm
Come by to have some delicious Indian
Tacos, meet fellow Aboriginal students
and get some free swag!
For more details email
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ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS! Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services
Upcoming Scholarships & Bursaries Deadlines:
University-wide
September 23
Angela Ross Award @ 4pm - $1000
Brian Segal Award @ 4pm - up to $1000
Delvinia Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Award @ 4pm - up to $2500
Errol Aspevig Undergraduate Award @ 4pm -
$5000
FCCP Mental Health Resilience Award @ 4pm - up
to $1000
George Vari Award for Good Citizenship @ 4pm -
up to $1000
Michelle Monkhouse Award @ 4pm - $1000
Pride Award for Diversity and Inclusion @ 4pm -
up to $1000
Ryerson University Alumni Association Award
Sheila (Angus) Cecchetto Award @ 4pm - up to
$1000
Women in Leadership Student Award @ 4pm - up
to $1000
November 25
Ryerson Private Donor Bursary - $200 - $2000
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Upcoming Scholarships & Bursaries
Deadlines: Faculty & Program Specific
September 15
Irene Gammel & Jean-Paul Boudreau Undergrad-
uate Research Award (Arts) - $1000
September 19
COMMA Book Award (Arts) @ 4pm - $500
September 26
Carla Cassidy Award (Arts) @4pm
September 30
Harriet Stairs Award
(Social Work or Criminology) - $1106
Sheri Cohen Social Justice Award for People with
Disabilities
ZONTA Award in Memory of Marlene Sim-
monds (Criminology)
The Second Chance Award in Criminal Justice
(Criminology)
Program-specific and faculty-specific scholar-
ships, bursaries and awards are still getting up-
dated on the Registrar’s Office Website. Please
visit: http://www.ryerson.ca/registrar/students/
scholarships/programspecific.html
for scholarships that apply specifically for your
program or faculty.
Upcoming Scholarships & Bursaries Deadlines: Diversity/Aboriginal
October 14
BMO Financial Group Diversity Scholarship (first years only) - $1000 - $2500
October 21
Cambrian Foundation’s Charlotte Carter Memorial Scholarship
November 1
Indspire Scholarship @ 11:59pm
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ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS! Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services
Upcoming Bursary and Scholarship Deadlines: Entrance Scholarships
September 9
Hospitality and Tourism Management Entrance Awards (Hospitality & Tourism Management)
September 16
Adele Turcotte Memorial Award (Fashion Communication & Fashion Design)
Allan Slaight Entrance Award in Radio (RTA School of Media)
Arthur Lee Family School of Fashion Award (Fashion Communication & Fashion Design)
Business Management Entrance Awards (Business Management)
September 19
Mikey Network Awards (Nutrition)
Toronto Hong Kong Lions Club Entrance Scholarship (Journalism)
September 23
Catherine Lund Entrance Award (School of Accounting and Finance)
October 3
Solly Patel Memorial Entrance Scholarship—Politics & Governance, Public Administration &
Governance @ 12pm - $1000
More Scholarship and Bursary options needed?
Make an account:
www.scholarshipcanada.co
m
www.yconic.com (formerly
student awards)
www.studentlifenetwork.co
m
to have a list of designated
scholarships and bursaries
sent directly to your e-mail.
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Don’t forget to check out the Ryerson Awards Page for Awards
that are specific to your program or faculty at
http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/index.html
If you need help applying for scholarships, bursaries, or OSAP, con-
tact peer support at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-
979-5000 x 6660
Highlight: Amy Desjarlais
During the summer, Amy joined the
RASS team as our Academic Support
Advisor. We thank her sincerely for her
hard work and dedication. She also
works in the School of Social Work as
the First Nations Technical Institute
(FNTI) Coordinator. For any
information on FNTI please contact her
DID YOU KNOW? Ryerson
University Library and Archives
released the Aboriginal
Research Portal and Four Direc-
tions Writing Guide in 2014.
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ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS! Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services
Ryerson University: Important Dates
August 29 - September 2: Orientation Week
September 2: Last day to change name to appear on all fall graduation information
September 5: Labour Day. University closed
September 6: First day of classes for full and part-time undergraduate students
September 9: Final date for fall undergraduate tuition fees, final day to apply to graduate in Fall
2016
September 10 to 16: First day of Fall Chang School classes
September 16: Last day of open enrolment period
September 17-October 7: Fall Course Drop Period, 50% refund
September 16 - October 7: Fall Program Withdrawal Period
September 26 - October 2: Winter Course Intentions
October 8-14: Fall Reading Week
October 18: Last day for OSAP Positions for Fall Semester
November 1 - March 15: Apply to graduate on RAMSS
November 7: Last day to submit OSAP Documentation
December 5: Last day of Fall full and part-time undergraduate programs.
December 6-17: Fall Undergraduate Examination period
December 10: Last day of Fall Chang School classes
If you have any questions or need academic advising, please contact Amy at 416-979-5000 ext.
6620 or your program’s program advisor.
Student Learning Support
Ryerson University’s Student Learning Support Program is still running over the summer!
Monday - Thursday from 1-4pm - Writing Support Drop-In
Student Learning Support also helps out with Academic Accommodations, Study Skills, and
much more, and can also be an additional tool to help you in school.
For more information, visit www.ryerson.ca/studentlearningsupport/index.html/
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R.A.S.S. ANNOUNCEMENTS! Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services
We are currently recruiting for our Aboriginal Foundations Program which is for individuals
interested in getting into university, for those interested in professional development, and
current students who would like to improve their essay-writing skills.
For more information, please contact the program coordinator, Diane Simone, by telephone at
416-979-5000 at extension 3326, or by email at [email protected].
Laptop & Equipment Borrowing
There are a number of RASS Laptops, Digital Recorders, and other equipment available for
student use. If you would like to sign one out, please contact Amanda Thompson at 416-979-
5000 at extension 2609 or by email at [email protected].
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Highlights
Do you know of an Aboriginal staff member, faculty member or student who deserves
recognition?
Do you have a short teaching or quotation that you want to share?
Please email Peer Support at [email protected] and we will publish it with permission.
TUTORING at R.A.S.S.
We are currently seeking Aboriginal students in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th years—or Aboriginal
graduate students—who would be interested in joining our list of potential tutors for the 2016-
2017 Academic Year. Tutors are required to have attained at least a B+ in the course they
would like to tutor, and have a CGPA of at least 2.67. If you are interested in becoming an Abo-
riginal Tutor please contact Amanda Thompson at [email protected] .
If you are an Aboriginal Student and you are having difficulty in your course-work and would
like to work with a tutor please contact Diane at [email protected] with the course you are
seeking assistance in, as well as a brief outline what is going on. Please note—it can take 2+
weeks to find and set up a tutor for you.
Interested in getting back into school, taking some interesting courses on Aboriginal
experiences, or even just adding on to your degree? Consider the Aboriginal Knowledges and
Experiences Certificate! The Aboriginal Knowledges & Experiences Certificate is a six-course
certificate offered through the Chang School, flexible for both students and those looking into
getting back into school. For more information please contact Diane Simone by telephone at
416-979-5000 at extension 3326, or by email at [email protected].
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Ryerson Aboriginal Education Council
Announcements!
Don't forget to Like us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/RyAborlEduCouncil
CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
Hello Ryerson students, staff and faculty
members,
Ryerson Aboriginal Education Council has
released the Call for Proposals for the
Aboriginal Student / Aboriginal Faculty
Support Fund.
Council looks forward to receiving your
submissions by September 23, 2016, no
later than 4PM.
There are one call being released from the
Council:
Aboriginal Student/Staff/ Faculty Sup-
port Fund
Submission Deadline is: September 23,
2016 @ 4pm
Visit our webpage to download a copy of
the Call for Submissions and application
forms:
http://www.ryerson.ca/aec/index.html
Contact Cheryl Trudeau with any
questions: [email protected] or
416-979-5000 x 4636.
Events
Social Justice Week
October 31, 2016
Certificate Launch, in partnership
with the Chang School
TBD
Inaugural AEC Open House
November 22, 2016
Missing and Murdered Indigenous
Women, Men and Children Potluck
Feast, in partnership with RASS
February 6, 2017
Spring Equinox
March 20, 2017
Annual Student Showcase, in
partnership with RASS and RULA
March TBD
Truth and Reconciliation Event
TBD
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The Aboriginal Education Council (A.E.C.) at Ryerson is
currently seeking Student Representatives!
If interested, please contact Cheryl at: [email protected]
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Community Events & Announcements
The Indigenous Students Association
Indigenous Student Association (ISA) at Ryerson
What: ISA is a student-run, independent, volunteer organization. Vision: In the spirit of cooperation and global community, we wish to build, amplify and maintain Indigenous voices and concerns in Ryerson and Toronto. For the solution of prob-lems faced by Indigenous peoples in the areas of human rights, culture, the environment, de-velopment, education and health. Who: All students with a passion for Indigenous issues are welcome to attend. Goals: · To represent an Indigenous voice in the Ryerson Student Union · To represent Indigenous students on Campus · To unite the diverse Indigenous nations · To develop positive relationships within our association · To support and enhance positive awareness of Indigenous issues within Ryerson If would like to learn more please contact us: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Indigenous Students’ Association at Ryerson University Twitter: @ISAatRyersonU
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ISA Meeting
Dates
All students
are welcome
and encour-
aged to attend
the meetings.
The next
meeting is to
be announced. Please check your email
from ISA or check out their facebook
and twitter pages for updates.
ISA Executives 2016-2017
Kaitlyn Adams - Events Director
Julianna Alton - Associate Financial Director
Joleine Kasper—Secretary
Matthias Nunno— External Communications
Athena Pheasant - Financial Director
Corrina Serda—Social Media Communications
Mark Szkoda - Internal Communications
Christian Wells - Student Relations Director
Ryerson University
Campus Store Hours
Fall 2016
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Ryerson University
Campus Resources
Fall 2016
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Student Learning Support—or SLS— Academic Skills-Building Workshops
Tuesdays 3:30pm - 5pm: Writing for Wellness @ SLC-449
Wednesday August 31 & September 7 at 6pm: Basics of Referencing and Citation Styles
Tuesday September 6 & November 29 at 6pm: Ethical Scholarship in Student Writing: Inte-
grate Sources Effectively, Write Better, Avoid Plagiarism.
Interested individuals must RSVP on the Writing Support page to secure their spot.
For more information please visit www.ryerson.ca/sls or contact Student Learning Support at
Ryerson University Library and Archives - or RULA
Orientation
Thursday, September 1 10-11am: Get Vibrant with Vibe! @ 3rd floor SLC in the Digital Media
Experience Lab.
Research Skills Workshops
Ryerson University Library and Archives offers a series of workshops throughout the semester.
To learn more, please visit the Ryerson University Library and Archives website at
http://www.library.ryerson.ca/guides/workshops/
Campus Resources
The Good Food Centre: One of six Ryerson equity service centres, the Good Food Centre
offers food access for all students, faculty and staff (full or part-time). They offer a food bank as
well as the Good Food Box program. For more information, please go to
www.rsuonline.ca/equity-service-centers/good-food-centre/or email [email protected]
RU Noted: volunteer program to support students with disabilities with their notes. To fill out
the form, please go to http://www.runoted.ca/#share-notes/ or email [email protected].
The Library and Student Learning Centre (SLC): From September 5 - December 4, RULA
and SLC hours will be Monday-Friday 7am-1am, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-1am.
The Service Hub: the most up-to-date hours are always available on their website:
http://www.ryerson.ca/registrar/contact/, other options to reach out include by phone at
RU Therapy Dogs (@rutherapydogs)
Every Monday 11:30am - 12:30pm , Kerr Hall West-73 (Lower Gym)
For more information, contact Bronwyn Dickson at [email protected]
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Summer 2016
Issue 2
Community Events and Announcements Toronto and Beyond
Conferences
September 26-27: Prior Lake, Minnesota
First Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition
September 30: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto, Toronto
Indigenous and Decolonizing Studies in Education
September 30– Oct.1: Brock University, St. Catherine's
White Privilege Symposium Canada
Don’t forget to check out calendars at
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Emplyment Agency, Native Canadian Centre of Toronto,
Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, Anishnawbe Health Toronto,
and other Aboriginal organizations for more events, conferences and professional development opportunities!
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Pow-Wows & Indigenous Events
Thursdays: Big Drum Social at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
6:30pm - 8:45pm , 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario
September 6, 2016: Fall Craft Sale & Flea Market at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 10am -
4pm, 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario; 30+ Authentic Indigenous Vendors, Food, 50/50 Draws and
more!
September 11, 2016: Indigenous Waterways at Evergreen Brickworks
10am - 5pm at 550 Bayview Avenue, $25 per person, available at indigenouswaterways.eventbrite.ca
September 15, 2016: Metis Women's Potluck Circle
5:30pm - 7:30pm at 30 College Street, Toronto, Ontario
September 18, 2016: MNFSTO10 Live! At Yonge Dundas Square
Headliner is A Tribe Called Red. Free admission, 9pm.
September 20, 2016: Indigenous Visual Culture Day 2016
OCAD University (Room 410, 113 McCaul Street) & Butterfield Park, from 9am - 6pm.
September 24, 2016: Native Child & Family Services of Toronto’s 19th Annual Community Pow Wow
Free admission. Grand entry at 12pm, located in Dufferin Grove Park.
September 24, 2016: Brampton’s First Annual Akweni Ki Traditional Pow-Wow @ Brampton Fair
Grounds. Admission for 13+ $10, 12 and under free. Grand Entry at 12pm
Fall 2016
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Community Events and Announcements Entertainment and Employment Opportunities
Explore the City for Free
Tuesdays at the Royal Ontario Museum, with current Student ID
Tuesdays at the Gardiner Museum with current Student ID
Wednesdays from 6-9pm at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Wednesdays from 4-8pm at the Aga Khan Museum
Everyday at the CBC Museum
Everyday at Riverdale Farm
Everyday at The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
Everyday at The Toronto Sculpture Garden
September 18 2016 - MNFSTO10 Live! Yonge & Dundas Square: headliner is A Tribe Called Red
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Job Listings at Ryerson University
For support on applying for jobs, please contact Aboriginal Peer Support at abpeers@ ryerson.ca or
Tracey King (Aboriginal HR Consultant) at [email protected].
Peer Support at Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services (RASS)
RASS is currently seeking 4 Aboriginal Peer Supporters for the Fall 2016 & Winter 2017 semesters.
More information on what is required for this position and description of roles is posted on the Career
Boost Website. All interested individuals should have Career Boost Approval, and should send complet-
ed applications to Sheila Saikkonen by email at [email protected] or in person at KHW-389.
Career Boost Program
Career Boost is Ryerson’s Student Employment Source. Previously named Work-Study, it provides un-
dergraduate students with hundreds of on-campus paid work experience opportunities each year. To
check the job listings, please go to http://www.ryerson.ca/careerboost/ and log-in using your
my.ryerson username and password. In order to apply for an on-campus position through Career Boost,
you must first get Career Boost approval. For assistance on applying for Career Boost Approval, you
can contact Aboriginal Peer Support at [email protected] or at 416-979-5000 x 6660.
Annual Fund at Ryerson University
The Annual Fund at Ryerson University’s University Advancement Division is currently seeking 30
students to be Student Tele-fundraisers. This is an awesome opportunity for students seeking experi-
ence in the non-profit sector with a guaranteed starting pay of $11.40, with pay increase opportunities
every semester, up to $16 an hour, as well as other incentives. Hours are also highly flexible, as you can
elect to work anywhere from 6 to 25 hours a week. For more information, or to apply, please contact
Johnathan Chan, the Call Centre Supervisor, at [email protected] or by telephone at 416-979-
5000 x 7895.
For more job opportunities, please check out the Career Centre / Career Boost Website!