Indigenous Student Mini-University Summer Camp

Overview

The camp is open to students in Grades 8 through 12 who are of Indigenous ancestry (including non-status, status, First Nations, Metis and Inuit) and who are from British Columbia. This year, campers will be divided into two groups: one group of campers in Grades 8, 9 and 10, and one group of campers in Grades 11 and 12.

2010 Summer Camp information flyer (2MB)

"Qwam Qwum tun Shqwalawun" Make your mind strong... use the best of both worlds (Coast Salish Elders' Advice)

Registration

Interested in participating?

The camp is open to students in Grades 8 through 12 who are of Indigenous ancestry (including non-status, status, First Nations, Metis and Inuit) and who are from British Columbia.

Interested participants must take the following steps to register:

1. Review and complete the Summer Camp application package.

2. Submit a letter of support from a teacher, Band Counsellor, support worker, principal or Indigenous Organization with which you are involved.

3. By May 15, send your application and letter of support by mail, fax or email (scanned documents) to:

   Office of Indigenous Affairs
   P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
   Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2

   Fax: 250-472-4952 (Attention: Kerissa Dickie)
   Email: inafcomm@uvic.ca

4. Upon acceptance to the program (successful applicants will be contacted by May 31), submit the $50 registration fee. Students are responsible for transportation to and from Victoria, and for all personal spending. The University of Victoria will cover all accommodation, meals and scheduled event costs related to the program.

Contact

If you have questions about this year's Indigenous Student Mini-University Summer Camp or would like more information, please contact:

Kerissa Dickie, Communications/Outreach Coordinator

Phone: 250-853-3529
Fax: 250-472-4952
Email: inafcomm@uvic.ca