Nipissing University student employees support youth with their homework and host 1 hour of cultural, social and artistic activities.
Biidaaban Youth Group will take place in person* at the Treaty Learning Centre with the location still to be determined.
*Snow days: Biidaaban Youth Group will be offered virtually on snow days. Participants will receive materials at their place of residence at the start of the program. Links to join the sessions will be emailed the morning of the snow day.
2025 February 5th, 12th, 26th / March 5th, 19th, 26th
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives will arrange cab transportation for students to and from the campus.
Parents of youth in grades 3, 4, and 5, attending schools in the Near North District School Board are invited to register their children in grades 3, 4, and 5.
Niminowaazmin is the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' year-end celebration for Biidaaban Youth Group and Biidaaban Academic Support, honouring the successes of participating youth, their families, as well as our partners, tutors, student volunteers and employees.
Niminowaazmin is an Anishinaabe word that means "we are celebrating".
Join us for a luncheon and in-person activities for the whole family, including traditional teachings, cultural and artistic activities, games, and door prizes.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
RSVP: TBD
For more information, contact the Community Service-Learning Officer at indigenousprograms@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.
