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.Â
Nipissing University students:Â Want to become a volunteer tutor?Â
Contact Christine Benoit, Biidaaban Community Service-Learning Officer, at 705-474-3450 x4586 or email christb@nipissingu.ca.
Program dates
October 2019 to March 2020. Tutoring schedules vary.
Program locationsÂ
Nipissing First Nation:
- Nbisiing Secondary School
Near North District School Board:
- Silver Birches Public School
- Sunset Park Public School
- W.J. Fricker Intermediate
- White Woods Public School
- Woodlands Public School
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic School Board:
- Mother St. Brides Catholic Elementary School
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Elementary School
- St. Alexander Catholic Elementary School
- St. Joseph Scollard Hall Catholic Secondary School
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For more information, contact Christine Benoit, Biidaaban Community Service-Learning Officer, 705-474-3450 x4586 / christb@nipissingu.ca.
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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.
