Biidaaban Youth Group (BYG) is an after school homework help program for Indigenous youth in Kindergarten to grade 6. Nipissing University student volunteer tutors support youth with academics and host recreational, social and artistic activities once a week for 15 weeks, between October 2019 and March 2020.
Biidaaban Youth Group takes place at the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (980 Cassells Street).
Transportation is provided free of charge for youth from their school to the program. Parents are responsible for pick-up at 5pm.
3pm to 5pm on the following 15 Thursdays:
2019: October 3, 10, 31 / November 6, 13, 20
2020: January 9, 16, 23, 30 / February 6, 13 / March 5, 12, 26
Registration opens Thursday, September 19th. Children must attend one of the above schools to participate. Parents are responsible for child pick-up at 5 pm. To register your child/children or for more information, contact Carrie Demers at 705-474-3450 ext. 4684 or email carriede@nipissingu.ca.
Spaces are limited.
Niminowaazmin is the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' year-end celebration for Biidaaban youth programs including Biidaaban Youth Group and Biidaaban Academic Support, honouring the successes of student volunteers, youth and their families.
Niminowaazmin is an Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) word that means "we are celebrating".
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.
Contact Christine Benoit, Biidaaban Community Service-Learning Officer, 705-474-3450 x4586 / christb@nipissingu.ca. Police Vulnerable Sector Check required. Click here for more information.
Biidaaban Youth Group is presented in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiative at Nipissing University, the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, 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.
