Support for, and success of, Indigenous students in access programs at four Canadian universities: educators’ perspectives and practices

• Main Author: Orr, Jerri-Lynn
• Other Authors: Desmoulins, Leisa, Neckoway, Raymond
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Indigenous education; Support and success for Indigenous students in access programs; Lakehead University Native Access Program; Canada; Indian; Tuck; esquimaux
• Online Access: http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/4606

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada’s recent report on Indigenous Post- Secondary Education reported that 10% of Indigenous peoples in Canada hold a university degree, compared to 26% of non-Indigenous people. Yet, Indian and Northern Affairs (2011) contend that education is key to future employm...