IndigeNEWS an informative tool for student population.(Ontario Birchbark: Special Section providing news from Ontario)
Wind Speaker, November, 2007 by Little, Margo
Life on a large urban university campus can feel impersonal and somewhat isolating for First Nations students, especially if they lack a network of support. Fortunately, institutions such as York University are taking steps to enhance communication and foster a sense of belonging.
In February 2007, an online newsletter was launched to act as an information tool for Aboriginal students enrolled at York. IndigeNEWS is designed to complement York's Aboriginal Services Web site, according to Randy Pitawanakwat, coordinator at the Centre for Student Community and Leadership Development.
York's Aboriginal Student Community Centre has a mandate to enrich student life through education, awareness and growth.
Pitawanakwat, an Ojibway from the...
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