Biidaaban Academic Support (BAS) is a tutoring program for Indigenous youth with a focus on mathematics and literacy. Nipissing University student volunteers offer one-on-one support during school hours in local schools.
October 2019 to March 2020.
Schedules are adapted to student needs and tutor availability.
Nipissing First Nation:
Near North District School Board:
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic School Board:
Niminowaazmin is an Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) word that means "we are celebrating".
Niminowaazmin is the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' year-end celebration for Biidaaban youth programs including Biidaaban Academic Support and Biidaaban Youth Group, honouring the successes of student volunteers, youth and their families.
Activities include a luncheon, traditional teachings, cultural and artistic activities, a professional portrait booth, games, door prizes and giveaways.
When: April (tbd)* 2020, 11:00am to 2:00pm *Event has been postponed due to school closures.*
Where: Main Cafeteria, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive
Parking is free.
RSVP Contact Carrie Demers, Student Placement Coordinator, 705-474-3450 x4684 or carriede@nipissingu.ca.
Biidaaban Academic Support is presented in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, the Near North District School Board and the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
For more information, contact Christine Benoit, Biidaaban Community Service-Learning Officer, 705-474-3450 x4586 / christb@nipissingu.ca.
Nipissing University sits on the territory of Nipissing First Nation, the territory of the Anishnabek, within lands protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
We are grateful to be able to live and learn on these lands with all our relations.
