RESOURCES
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It's important to find out about the services and opportunities that are available to you and that you are eligible for. Students are highly encouraged to use all counselling services, academic or other, that are available at the institution you choose to attend, for additional support. Education Links/Resources School Finder Benefits of Full-Time & Part-Time Study OCAS OUAC EINFO Ontario Universities Info Future Further - Indigenous Student Resources Apprenticeship/Trades Resources OC Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship OYAP Apprenticeship Apprentice Search Apprenticeship in Ontario Apprentice Trades Skills Ontario Skills Canada Aiding Student Success Can Learn ON FUTURES Education Planning Tools ONECA - Transitions CA Post Secondary Education ON Education and Training ON Career Planning OSCA - (Hover over) Students Tab Ontario Native Women's Association Friendship Centres Find a Friendship Centre List of Ontario Friendship Centres Employment Links Government of Canada - Job Bank Canada Employment Options Program Services Local Delivery Mechanism (LDM) Canada Job Training Initiative Government of Canada Jobs Employment Ontario Human Resources and Social Development Indigenous Works Manitoulin Health MFN Health Services Mnidoo Mnising Resource/Services List Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc. Nadmadwin Mental Health Clinic UCCM: Social Navigator Initiative Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services FN Cultural Resources Anishinaabemowin Revival Program FN and Inuit Cultural Education Program Indigenous Sport & Wellness ON Health Sites & Services Indigenous Health Non-Insured Health Benefits Program Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples First Nations Health Authority ON Alliance for Healthier Communities Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHACs) Northeast Health Line: Health Services Wellness Links Canadian Mental Health Association ON Canadian Mental Health Association Centre for Addiction and Mental Health CMHA Outreach Services Family and Child Care Resources Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ON Home and Community Resources Children's Mental Health Ontario Canadian Family/Social Programs Children's Community Network Food Bank & Thrift Shop Manitoulin Family Resources Resources on Housing Indigenous Supportive Housing Program Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services CA First Nations Housing List of Native Housing in Ontario Resourceful Documents List of Ontario Friendship Centres List of Helpful Resources Local Manitoulin District Private Clinicians Surviving to Thriving: Personal and Academic Resilience Legal UCCM Anishnaabe Police Wikwemikong Police (OPP) Ontario Provincal Police OPP: Search Detachment Legal Aid Ontario Victim Witness Assistance Program FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES - call 911
Friendship Centers The Friendship Centre Movement (FCM) is the country’s most significant urban Indigenous service delivery infrastructure. Friendship Centres are not-for-profit and charity corporations that are mandated to serve the needs of urban Indigenous people by providing culturally appropriate services in urban communities. Emergency services and opportunities are available from most friendship centers, commonly through their social programs. Some also hold an emergency fund for their clients. Indian Status Card/Band Membership Card Indian status is the legal status of a person who is registered as an Indian under the Indian Act. Under the Indian Act, status Indians, also known as registered Indians, may be eligible for a range of benefits, rights, programs and services offered by the federal and provincial or territorial governments. Available at your FN Band Office, there may or may not be a small fee depending on the office, applications can be made through the department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Or check out a friendship centre near you to obtain an application. (MFN Band Membership) Medical Care The Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP) covers Ontario residents for a wide variety of health services by physicians, hospitals, and other health practitioners. There are no premiums for this coverage. (Apply for OHIP) The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans, provincial or territorial health insurance. The program provides coverage for medically necessary goods and services: vision care, dental care, mental health counselling, medical supplies/equipment, prescription and over-the-counter medications, and medical transportation. (Link for more info here.) (COVID-19 Updates here.) Health Card All students must have an individual health card. This card must be presented when seeking medical attention at a health center or doctor’s office. If you require new or replacement cards, Health Card forms are available through the Ministry of Health as well as applications at OHIP offices and medical clinics near you. ( Get a health card ) Drug Prescription Prescriptions for Status Indians are covered by the Non-Insured Health Benefits program on a prior approval basis. When you take your prescription to a pharmacy, have your status card readily available as proof of eligibility. Eye Glasses To request assistance for eyeglasses, book your appointment directly with any optician. The optician then calls the Prior Approval Centre in Ottawa to see if you are eligible. Please note-Non-Insured Health Benefits program just covers basic costs for frames and fittings. Tinted glasses, fancy frames, and contact lenses are not covered. Check out our Ontario Works as it too, can provide funding. Dental Care An application form must be completed for dental care coverage. Forms are available at the dental office only, and status card must be shown. For emergency treatment, ask the dentist to bill the regional dental office. The Ontario Legal Aid Plan The Ontario Legal Aid Plan was established to help people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer's help. The person who is applying for Legal Aid must be eligible and meet the requirements for a certificate from Legal Aid. If you own assets or property you will sign an agreement stating if and when you sell or refinance your property you will have to pay legal aid back. (Link to the OLAP here.) |
List of Definitions
Transferring to Post Secondary Education can be difficult to navigate, here are some definitions of terms you may run into on your journey: College - Colleges are often small institutions that emphasize undergraduate education in a broad range of academic areas. Often seen as more "hands-on." University - Is an institution that offer a variety of both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Many are committed to producing research. Academic Year - Academic year is as defined by the post secondary institution but will not be less than eight months duration, usually covers the period September to April. Term - A full term is usually Fall/Winter (September to April) and Spring/Summer, May through to August. Terms are then divided into semesters. Mid-Term - Through half of each term. Usually after "Mid-Term" Exams. Semester - Semester refers to a part of the academic year as defined by the post secondary institution. Semesters usually cover the periods from September to December (Fall Semester), January to April (Winter), and May to August. ("Spring semester" is from May through June and Summer Semester lasts from July to August.) Program - A series of courses & requirements that lead to a degree or other qualification. Deadline - The latest time or date by which something should be completed. Course - Is a subject or a unit of study which lasts for a specific time and deals with a particular aspect of a subject. Full Course - Usually lasts the entire academic year, commonly from September to April and credit is given as one full course Half Course - Runs for one semester, and half credit if given. Prerequisites - Important courses you need before you can get into an upper-level course. Elective - Something that's elective is optional — you can choose to do it, or not. An elective course in school is one you take because you want to learn more about it, you need a prerequisite/involves your future plans. Official Transcript - In education, a transcript is a certified record of a student's full enrollment history including all courses attempted, grades earned and degrees and awards conferred. (Types: Typical transcript types include official, unofficial, graduate, undergraduate, NCAA, and continuing education.) Full time - Most students take the equivalent of five full courses each academic year. Part time - Most students take fewer courses than that of a full-time student. Certificate - An academic certificate is a document that certifies that a person has received specific education. Diploma - A type of certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study. Academic Degree - An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. There are four major categories of degrees available for postsecondary students: associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Associate's Degree - Associate-level programs offer different degrees for a variety of careers. These 2-year programs may provide the necessary training to prepare students for entry-level positions in fields like nursing, graphic design, and other vocational areas. Associate degree programs are most commonly available from community colleges and technical schools. Completing an associate degree program may qualify graduates to enter the workforce. Transferable associate degree programs cover the general education requirements needed to continue a student's education at a 4-year university. Bachelor's Degree - A Bachelor's degree program is an undergraduate program that usually takes four years to complete. Enrolling in a bachelor's degree program requires that students choose a major area of study, such as finance, history, communications, or biology. A bachelor's degree is also usually required for admittance into a graduate program. Master's Degree - Master's degree programs are graduate programs that let students specialize in an area of study. They typically take 1-2 years to complete. Many master's degree programs require a thesis or capstone project for graduation. A master's degree is also required for entrance into some doctoral programs. Doctoral Degrees - The highest college degrees are doctoral degree programs, also known as Ph.D. programs. Because they are the most advanced type of degree program available, admittance into a doctoral degree program may require individuals to hold a master's degree, although several programs accept candidates who only hold bachelor's degrees. Additional requirements to be accepted into these programs may include submitting standardized test scores and sending in letters of recommendation. Completing a Ph.D. program usually takes several years, and often involves the completion of a dissertation and a major research project. Skilled Trades - Specialty in a particular occupation that requires work experience, on-the-job training, and often formal vocational education. Apprenticeship - Is an agreement between a person who wants to learn a skill and an employer who wants to train someone to be a skilled worker. It provides long term training, can last from two to five years. It's conducted both in the workplace and in a community college. Eligibility - The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions. Priority - Priority comes from the word prior, which means to come before something else. A priority is the concern/interest that comes before all others. Academic Probation - When the student is not maintaining the MFNED PSE or institution's minimum academic requirements, they may find themselves in academic probation. Academic Suspension - A student will only receive academic suspension in the event that, that student, has outstanding information/documents or debt/payments. Withdraw - If a student decides to stop participating in a course AFTER the deadline, it is defined as withdrawing from a course. If a student withdraws from a course, the course will be included on their transcript with a 'W.' This 'W' indicates to transcript reviewers that the student attempted the course but eventually withdrew prior to completing the course for a letter grade. 'W's do not count towards a student's GPA. Dropping Out - If a student decides to stop participating in a course BEFORE the withdrawal deadline, it is defined as dropping a course. If a student drops a course, the course will not be included on their transcript. Academic Upgrading - Provides adult learners with the opportunity to improve their mathematics, communications, science, and computer skills up to college-entry level. Mature Student - A "mature student" is usually applicants who are over 19 years old and do not have a high school diploma or GED. Adults can apply to attend colleges or universities as mature students. Applications by mature students are evaluated differently from applicants who have just finished high school. Many schools recognize that mature students have life experience that younger students may not have, such as work experience, experience as a parent or independent learning. Schools consider this experience and any academic credentials you have when you apply for admission. Scholarship - See our Other Funding page. Bursary - See our Other Funding page. Loan - A loan is when you receive money from an institution in exchange for future repayment of the principal and interest. Grant - Grants are non-repayable funds or products disbursed or given by one party (grant makers), often a government department, corporation, foundation or trust, to a recipient, often (but not always) a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. Credit Transfer - The term credit transfer simply means getting credit for courses completed at one institution or in one program, when switching to another. Courses taken in one program can be transferred to the same program at another institution, or to a different program at either the same institution or a new one. (Link for more info) Academic Bridging - A bridging course is a university-preparation course with an academic curriculum that is offered to mature students as a means of preparing for the intellectual challenges of a university education, successful completion of which is recognized as a basis of admission to the University. Alumni - is a formal student or pupil, commonly but not always, a graduate of a educational institute; college or university. 
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