Elders-in-Residence at Vancouver Island University: Transformational Learning ...

• Main Authors: Martin, Melody, Meijer Drees, Laurie
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: Vancouver Island University 2011
• Subjects: Elders Indigenous leaders; Universities and colleges > British Columbia > Nanaimo; Vancouver Island University Nanaimo, B.C.; Canada; British Columbia; First Nations
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.25316/ir-19665; https://www.viurrspace.ca/handle/10613/28032

Postsecondary educational institutions across Canada are increasingly committed to addressing the historical disadvantage of aboriginal learners within their programs. Overall, involvement of Elders is perceived as a positive strategy for improving aboriginal student success. Vancouver Island Univer...