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Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp

Final Project Report March 2004

Prepared by: Kim C. Brooks, Project Manager, Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp Directions, Aboriginal Planning & Development “As the crow flies.” For Submission to: Dr Maxine C Mott, Dean

Kwantlen University College Faculty of Community & Health Studies

Funding assistance for this project gratefully received from: Ministry of Health Planning

Ministry of Advanced Education (Aboriginal Special Projects) BC Hydro : Power Smart Stó:Lō Nation Human Resources Development Fraser Health Authority Kwantlen University College

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BACKGROUND 1

ABOUT OUR LOGO 1

KCDC 2003 - OVERVIEW 2

PROJECT GOALS 2

PROJECT ACTIVITIES 3

PROJECT STAFF RECRUITMENT & TRAINING 3

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 5

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 9

EVALUATION 11

CHALLENGES & RECOMMENDATIONS 14

APPENDICES 15

Background “For Aboriginal peoples to take control of their health and health services, they must become involved in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of services in their communities. This can be facilitated by increasing the number of Aboriginal health professionals.”

Source: Report of the National Forum on Health, Volume II - Canada Health Action: Building on the Legacy - Synthesis Reports and Issues Papers The Need for an Aboriginal Health Institute in Canada, 1997.

Over the last several years, there has been a considerable amount of attention paid to the need for an increase in the number of Aboriginal health professionals in Canada. National reports such as the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (1996), the Romanow Commission on the Future of Health (2002) and the Report on the National Forum on Health (sited above) have consistently conveyed this message. In direct response to this need, Kwantlen University College entered into a partnership with Fraser Health Authority, Surrey School District and local First Nations to implement the Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (KCDC). The primary objective of KCDC is to recruit and improve Aboriginal access to health education programs at the post-secondary level. This is achieved by exposing Aboriginal children to the “fun” side of higher education and health related careers. About Our Logo The KCDC logo© captures the concepts of health, wellness and learning. It was designed and drawn by Ann Hickson, Aboriginal Support Worker, Langley School District. KCDC 2003 - Overview

KCDC is designed to motivate Aboriginal children (target grades 5-7) to consider nursing, health and science careers and to encourage them to pursue excellence in secondary and post-secondary education. Camp goals weto various healprofessionals aboth Tradition During the sum First Camp: Second Camp: The camp targhigh school stuhad a Cultural KCDC was ab(2002). Project Acti

Project Goals The general goals of KCDC are as follows:

1. Empowering camp participants to experience success in a ‘day-camp’ setting.

2. Promoting pride in Aboriginal heritage and culture. 3. Presenting science, technology, mathematics, writing and health

related courses as “fun”. 4. Increasing participants’ awareness of Traditional and Western

approaches to health and healing. 5. Increasing participants’ awareness of career opportunities in health

related fields. 6. Creating an interest among Aboriginal youth to pursue post-secondary

education and health careers. 7. Providing learning opportunities that will enhance preparedness for

high school level courses. 8. Providing meaningful summer employment for Aboriginal high

school students in a post-secondary, heath education environment.

re realized through the implementation of a dynamic curriculum that includes field trips th related destinations, participation/presentations from Aboriginal role model health nd hands-on science and health related activities. The curriculum is structured to include al and Western approaches to health and healing.

mer of 2003 the two-week camps were offered twice. The camp dates were:

July 21 – August 1, 2003 August 11 - 22, 2003

eted Aboriginal (status, non-status and Metis) children for participation and Aboriginal dents were hired as Team Leaders to facilitate the children’s learning. The camp also Advisor to assist with connecting camp activities with traditional Aboriginal teachings.

le to address a number of the recommendations that were provided from the first year

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Project Staff Recruitment & Training One key to the successful implementation of KCDC lies in the persons involved in delivering the camp. This year, the following positions were identified and filled: Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Team Leaders (6) and Cultural Consultant. Kwantlen University College’s Community and Health Studies Division also provided administrative support and faculty expertise on an in-kind basis to support the implementation of KCDC. In an effort to promote capacity building within the Aboriginal community, every effort was made to hire individuals of Aboriginal ancestry into key positions. The Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager were hired in May 2003 (see Appendix A – Job Postings).

Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities: Marketing the project and recruitment of camp participants Serve as an active member of the KCDC Advisory Committee Identify and recommend community resource people to be involved in program

delivery Network with other potential future community partners for future/ongoing activities Expanding upon existing community resources Oversee program delivery and evaluation in consultation with other project members Review and implement a project communications plan Monitoring the program's practices and progress Oversee the collection of feedback through ongoing evaluations Problem solve any project issues Serve as a resource for the Assistant Project Manager Communicate with Elders / families / parents

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Assistant Project Manager Roles & Responsibilities: Assist with marketing the project and recruitment of team leaders and youth

participants Identify community resource people who might be involved in program delivery Arrange camp field trips and related logistics Assist with program planning, delivery and evaluation Assist with the implement the program communications plan Ensuring detailed program records are kept; monitoring the program's practices and

progress Collecting feedback through ongoing evaluations Problem solve day to day logistics of running a summer camp Communicate with parents / families Liaison between KCDC and staff of Kwantlen University College

There were some human resource challenges with the Assistant Project Manager that affected implementation and registration for the first camp. Personnel changes were required for this position, prior to the implementation of the second camp. One of the most successful capacity building components of KCDC was the hiring and training of six Aboriginal youth as Team Leaders. This was enhanced by the funding support that was received from Stó:Lō Nation Human Resources Development Canada and BC Hydro Power Smart Program. Funding

was provided to ensure that the Team Leaders were provided with competitive salaries, appropriate leadership training, Emergency First Aid training and CPR training.

KCDC’s Team Leaders

These young people came to the project with varied levels of experience and skills. All of them were high school students (ranging from Grade 9 – 12). They were hired in June 2003 (see Appendix A – Job Postings).

Team Leader Roles & Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Project Manager, provide leadership in the implementation of camp curriculum

• Supervise KCDC campers during daily activities • Responsible for the supervision of small groups of campers • Support, in conjunction with other leaders, the learning activities and learning sessions • Assume a Leadership Role in promoting health careers • Represent Kwantlen University College (and it’s sponsors) while on field trips for the

KCDC Camp • Work with Peers and Project Manager to Implement the summer camp • Liaise with parents, community groups and other staff

In order to address a recommendation from the first year of implementation, an Aboriginal Youth Leadership training curriculum was developed in April 2003. Aboriginal Youth Leadership Training Curriculum Goals:

Create a respectful, caring and safe environment

Familiarize the youth leaders with camp goals, setting, format, curriculum and personnel Ensure youth leaders are familiar and comfortable with “Kwantlen University College” (campus

orientation, labs, services, etc.) Introduce peer mentoring and peer education concepts Outline roles, responsibilities and expectations Create and atmosphere of a “Camp Team” Acquire factual information and skills specific to the “camp” as well as experiencing personal

growth Allow time to practice new skills/receive feedback Facilitate the development/use of youth “teaching” materials

The leadership training was provided to the six Team Leaders over a two week period, July 7 – 18, 2003. Components of the leadership training curriculum included: reviewing camp objectives, reviewing the medicine wheel and camp curriculum, conducting team building exercises, learning to problem solve, techniques for working with children, managing expectations, learning to complete “reflections” activities and the successful completion of First Aid and CPR training.

“In the leadership training, we all got more comfortable with each other by about the 4th day. We were more of a team. We were closer, we talked more and anticipated each others needs.” Team Leader, August 2003

Team Leaders in Training

Students acknowledged the value and importance of the leadership training and the impacts were evident in their interaction as a team. Although the feedback was positive a recommendation for improvement was made. One student advised that they did not always feel like they were “heard” or “valued”, as a participant during the leadership training by the facilitator. Students were presented with a Kwantlen University College Certificate for the theory and practice hours they completed. Curriculum Development

A curriculum manual has been developed as a resource to provide guidelines for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the camp. The camp framework and the curriculum incorporate insights and strategies learned from the implementation of the first year of implementation (2002). One of the primary recommendations from the first year of implementation of KCDC was to review and revise the camp curriculum to make it more “fun”. It was suggested that some of the components of the curriculum needed to be less like “school” and more like an adventure. The KCDC Advisory Committee confirmed that revision of the curriculum was a priority for 2003.

“In the Lab”

One of the changes made to the curriculum was the addition of Reflection and Expression activities to each day. This activity incorporated arts, crafts, music and poetry as a means for the children to express what they had learned each day. It was very easy for the children to integrate cultural words and pictures into their work. This also allowed the campers to have fun, work in groups and not be limited to writing in a journal to express what they had learned.

Sample of Reflection & Expression Project Medicine Wheel in the Classroom

The camp curriculum is very successful in its inclusion of Aboriginal culture and perspective through use of the Medicine Wheel. The Medicine Wheel has been integrated into the KCDC curriculum as follows:

KCDC Camp Curriculum & the Medicine Wheel

North – Mental – Wholeness This aspect of the camp curriculum focuses on community and the notion of wholeness. On day 1 and 2 of the camp, campers are involved with activities that focus on getting to know one another and understanding sharing perspectives on community. East – Spiritual – Protection Day 3 of the camp focuses protection themes. The campers will be taught to play games that focus on protecting team players. The curriculum focuses on protecting the human body though understanding bacteria, proper hand washing, etc. Role Models may include paramedics, public health inspectors and environmental health officers. South – Social/Emotional – Nourishment Day 4 and 5 of the camp focus on diet, food analysis, traditional foods, healthy eating and wellness. Campers learn about the digestive system through hands-on activities. West – Physical – Growth Day 6 and 7 of the camp focuses on human body development, movement and exercise. Campers will be involved with games that are physically active and hands-on lab activities that include tracking heart rate, taking blood pressure and checking reflexes. Note: The remaining days of the camp focus on all four quadrants of the Medicine Wheel.

Traditional Medicine Wheel

North Intellect

KCDC Aspects of Medicine Wheel

Wholeness

West East Physical Growth Protection Spiritual

Nourishment

South Social/Emotional

Project Implementation

As per the first year of implementation, an Advisory Committee was established to assist and guide in the development of the camp.

Project staff were hired and trained. All project staff were of Aboriginal ancestry except the

individual that was selected to replace the Assistant Project Manager. It should be noted that this individual did an exceptional job and proved to be an extremely valuable asset to the project.

KCDC invitations were provided to all schools, Aboriginal organizations and First Nation

communities in the Kwantlen University College catchment area prior to the end of the 2002-2003 school year (see Appendix B – KCDC Announcement).

To ‘kick off’ the 2nd annual KCDC, a celebration reunion the organized for May 2003. This

celebration was well attended by community members and children, families and sponsors that were involved with the first camp in 2002.

The KCDC Curriculum Guide was revised and implemented.

Using the Curriculum Guide, project staff planned and organized the daily schedule for the two-

week camps. Activities included: booking transportation, scheduling field trips, booking classrooms and laboratories, working with faculty to confirm curriculum/schedule, researching and booking health professional role models (wherever possible, Aboriginal role models were utilized), planning physical activities, planning meals with caterers, etc.

Campers Sharing Cultural Traditions Campers and Team Leaders Interacting

A notable change to KCDC was the inclusion of lunches for the campers. Funding received

from BC Hydro Power Smart allowed for the provision of snacks and lunches for the campers and team leaders everyday. Caterers were selected based on their ability to provide nutritional meals with the inclusion of various traditional Aboriginal foods. Many children noted that this was their first opportunity to sample traditional foods.

The first camp had 21 registered campers. The second camp had 46 registered campers. A total

of 67 Aboriginal children participated in KCDC this year.

Project procedures were put in place to ensure that private information regarding the campers

was protected. The Team Leaders developed a system to ensure that they had immediate access to important information regarding the children (eg. Allergies or other medical concerns) while maintaining and protecting privacy.

A daily camp schedule was developed, based on the KCDC Curriculum Guide, to support the

Assistant Project Manager and Team Leaders to facilitate daily activities (see Appendix C – Camp Schedule).

Aboriginal Health Professionals/Role models were part of the camps. Campers and Team

Leaders identified two young Aboriginal sisters (a nurse and a massage therapy student) as the role models that they most fully identified with. These young women are in their twenties and one of them is a mother. One Team Leader even confirmed that he now wants to become a massage therapist, based upon what he learned. The role model concept has been undeniably successful within KCDC.

Closing ceremonies were held at the end of each camp. Parents were invited and the campers

had the opportunity to share some of what they had learned and projects they had completed.

A larger celebration was held at the end of the second camp. This celebration provided an opportunity to: acknowledge KCDC sponsors and supporters, provide certificates of completion and participation to campers and provide Kwantlen University College Certificates to the Team Leaders for completion of the Leadership Training.

KCDC – Closing Celebration

Other comments from the Team Leaders during final debriefing include: “We had a great impact on the kids (campers). You could tell they were getting more than just the curriculum. The campers showed up and didn’t want to leave!”

“Before I always wanted to succeed, now it’s a passion. I see the importance of Aboriginal people wanting to accomplish things. I want to be a better role model.”

“This camp gave me a lot of confidence. Before, if I had to do something I wasn’t sure I could. Now I know if I put my mind to it, I can do it.”

“I am not as intimidated by college now, I won’t be scared.”

Evaluation

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Note: 4 Camper Surveys were completed.

The above chart indicates the number of times each rating was selected in response to all the questions in the Camper Survey for the first camp, July 21 – August 1, 2003. It is clear that the campers were pleased with the activities of the camp. There were no “unsatisfactory” ratings for any of the survey questions. The “some what satisfactory” ratings were related to the reflection and expression activities and the teachings about the Medicine Wheel. It is important to note the improvements were made to the organization and implementation of each of these activities for the second camp.

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Note: 34 Camper Surveys were completed.

The previous chart indicates the number of times each rating was selected in response to all the questions in the Camper Survey for the second camp, August 11-22, 2003. Once again, it is clear that the campers were pleased with the activities of the camp. The “unsatisfactory” and “some what satisfactory” ratings seem to be fairly evenly dispersed among the learning activities. The children that gave these activities lower ratings also included notes to confirm that they enjoyed the field trips and the more “fun” activities. There were also some low ratings for the food. This was related to the fact that many of the children had not had the opportunity to try some of the traditional foods in the past. These were all new tastes and textures for them. The menu was adjusted to ensure that all of the children got a sufficient amount of food during snack and lunch time. Please note that one child attended Camp 2 for 1 week and opted to select “unsatisfactory” for each activity in which they did not participate. This will skew the results slightly (up to 9 “unsatisfactory” responses that should have been identified as “not applicable”). Recommendation: the evaluation forms should be amended to include a “not applicable” choice. The most common responses to “favourite part of KCDC” were: making friends, meeting new people, Science World and Grouse Mountain

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Note: 20 Parent Feedback Forms were completed.

The above chart indicates the number of times each rating was selected in response to all the questions in the Parent Feedback Form for the second camp, August 11-22, 2003. The “insufficient” ratings were primarily related to the parent’s awareness of what their child had learned at the camp. Despite the “insufficient” rating, written comments confirmed that their children had indicated the experience was “great” and that they wished to come back next year.

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Written comments from parents include: “He loved the camp, people, activities and celery is now cool!”

“Thanks for the positive experience for my child.” “The leaders (Team Leaders) were great.”

“My kids really enjoyed their Leaders and had a wonderful time – this was their first camp experience.”

“Thank you very much for allowing my children to have the chance to learn more about our culture, it was wonderful.”

“Great at getting my child involved.”

pendix D – Evaluation Form Templates)

nges & Recommendations

There were personnel challenges during the first camp, but these were addressed prior to implementing the second camp.

There were a few requests for special needs children to register for KCDC. Given our inability to meet the needs of some of these children, we provided referrals to programs and services that may have been more appropriate. Given the disproportionately high rates of developmental disabilities that occur in the Aboriginal population, Kwantlen University College may want to consider accessing funding so that KCDC might be in a better position to work with these children. Alternatively, a more formal relationship/partnership could be built with local services/organizations to support parents and ensure that these children do not slip through the cracks.

The Leadership Training that was provided to the Team Leaders was extremely valuable. Future Leadership Training facilitators should demonstrate an awareness of the importance of connecting with the Team Leaders and developing and implementation an appropriate training program. Involvement of the Aboriginal community is important and would enhance the ongoing success and improvement of the Leadership Training. This may increase value and relevance for the Team Leaders and ensure a greater inclusion of Aboriginal culture in the training.

Similar to the first year of implementation, there were some challenges with attendance of registered campers. Related factors include: lack of transportation for parents to get their children to the camp, conflicting schedules for parents (eg. shift work) with camp drop-off and pick-up times and finally, the lack of value that may have been placed on KCDC given that there was no registration fee. To address the latter, Kwantlen University College may wish to consider a nominal registration fee or deposit. This may motivate parents to ensure their children are attending the camp each day. However, there may be some concern that this may prevent parents from registering their children. An alternative solution may be to revise the

registration form to emphasize the importance of attendance at the camp and requesting parents to confirm that their child will be in attendance everyday, barring unforeseen circumstances.

5) KCDC 2003 was a success. To ensure continued implementation, the Advisory Committee will

need to expand efforts to obtain funding. Other funding sources may include: Health Canada, Human Resources Development Canada and Ministry of Community, Aboriginal & Women’s Services.

6) Given the success of the second Assistant Project Manager, Kwantlen University College

should consider re-appointing this individual into the same role. This type of continuity will ensure future success in implementation. If there is any concern regarding Aboriginal representation in the design and implementation of KCDC, greater Aboriginal representation could be sought for the Advisory Committee.

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KWANTLEN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CAMP (2003)

Fiscal Year 2003 / 04

Acct Description Budget Actual 6100 Salaries & Benefits Faculty $ 22,500.00 $ 22,500.00 Staff & Students (Team Leaders) $ 55,920.00 $ 55,639.00 Honorarium (Cultural Advisor) $ 4,000.00 $ 870.00 Health Authority $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 Salary & Benefits Subtotal $ 91,420.00 $ 88,009.00

7100 Supplies $ 5,000.00 $ 4,545.00 Miscellaneous $ 400.00 $ 1,325.00 Facility Rental $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Travel-General $ 5,000.00 $ 3,685.00 Leadership CPR/First Aid Training $ 11,300.00 $ 1,038.00 1 Lunches/Refreshments $ 6,700.00 $ 6,538.00 Telephone-/Equipment $ 200.00 $ 250.00 Advertising $ 1,721.00 Printing $ 1,000.00 $ 10,000.00 2 Camp Registration $ 9,000.00 $ 6,700.00

Conference / Professional Development $ 2,216.00

Subtotal $ 48,600.00 $ 48,018.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $140,020.00 $136,027.00

REVENUE Kwantlen University College $ 41,500.00 $ 39,600.00 Ministry Health Planning $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 Ministry Advanced Ed. (Aboriginal) $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 Stó:Lō Nation HRDC $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 BC Hydro Power Smart $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Fraser Health Authority (In Kind) $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE $145,500.00 $143,600.00 _____________________________ 1Salaries & Benefits reflected in Acct 6100 2 Includes Printing of Curriculum Materials

APPENDIX A Job Postings

KCDC 2003 Final Report Page 20 of 45

Job Description

Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp Project Manager

The Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (a collaborative partnership between Kwantlen University College, Langley and Surrey School Districts, First Nations Chiefs Health Committee Stó:Lō Nation and the Fraser Health Authority, South Fraser Area) Project Manager for the Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (KCDC) summer camp for Aboriginal youth. Job Responsibilities : Marketing the project and recruitment of camp participants Serve as an active member of the KCDC Advisory Committee Identify and recommend community resource people to be involved in program delivery Network with other potential future community partners for future/ongoing activities Expanding upon existing community resources Oversee program delivery and evaluation in consultation with other project members Review and implement a project communications plan Monitoring the program's practices and progress Oversee the collection of feedback through ongoing evaluations Problem solve any project issues Serve as a resource for the Assistant Project Manager Communicate with Elders / families / parents

Qualifications : Applicants must be able to demonstrate: Recent experience project development Aboriginal Ancestry Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories and issues in BC Knowledge of health career options Strong organizational and communications skills Experience with program marketing and report writing skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively Criminal Record Check Undergraduate degree

This position reports to the Dean of Community & Health Studies Application Deadline 2003 May 29 To apply please forward a cover letter, a current resume, and the contact information (Telephone, fax, and emails) of at least two professional references. Applications can be submitted by mail, fax or email to: Ann Moniz Faculty of Community and Health Studies Kwantlen University College 12666 72 Ave. Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 Fax (605) 599-2460 Email [email protected]


Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp Assistant Project Manager

The Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (a collaborative partnership between Kwantlen University College, Langley and Surrey School Districts, First Nations Chiefs Health Committee Stó:Lō Nation and the Fraser Health Authority, South Fraser Area) invites interested individuals to submit a letter of application to fill the role as Assistant Project Manager for our 2003 Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (KCDC) summer camp for Aboriginal youth. The 2003 KCDC summer camp for Aboriginal youth involves two-week learning sessions during the summer that are designed to engage participants (between the grades of five to eight) in educational activities to increase their knowledge of health related careers. This position is based out of the Surrey Campus of Kwantlen University College. High school students will serve as Team Leaders for small groups of children. Team Leaders will receive training in leadership and curriculum delivery. The Camp will take place at Kwantlen University College, Surrey Campus. Job Description This position will be a term contract for the period 2003 June 02nd to August 29t.h The Assistant Project Manager will have the following responsibilities: Assist with marketing the project and recruitment of team leaders and youth participants Identify community resource people who might be involved in program delivery Arrange camp field trips and related logistics Assist with program planning, delivery and evaluation Assist with the implement of the program communications plan Ensuring detailed program records are kept; monitoring the program's practices and progress Collecting feedback through ongoing evaluations Problem solve day to day logistics of running a summer camp Communicate with parents / families Liaison between KCDC and staff of Kwantlen University College

Ideally the applicants will be able to demonstrate: Recent experience working with youth programs Aboriginal Ancestry Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories and issues in BC Knowledge of health career options Strong organizational and communications skills Experience with program marketing and report writing skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively Criminal Record Check

Application Deadline 2003 May 29 To apply submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and the contact information (telephone, fax, and emails) of three professional references. Applications can be submitted by mail, fax or email to: Ann Moniz Faculty of Community and Health Studies Kwantlen University College 12666 72 Ave. Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 Fax (605) 599-2460 Email [email protected]


Kwantlen University College is currently seeking applications from mature high school students for Team Leaders with the Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (KCDC). KCDC is a summer camp for Aboriginal youth to be offered in July and August. There will be six (6) team leaders working with youth from grades 5 to 8 under the guidance of a Project Manager. Training will be provided. The summer camp will focus on awareness of health careers for Aboriginal students in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Qualifications :

• All applicants must be mature high school students • Aboriginal Ancestry • Preference will be given to those who have an interest in the health care field (math &

sciences) • Current experience with children and youth • Well developed communication skills • Team player

Rate of Pay : $15.00 per hour

Please fax your resume, cover letter and two letters of reference Attention : Ann Moniz at (604) 599-2460 or By email to : [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : 2003 May 29 4:30pm

This position is open to both male and female candidates. KCDC would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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APPENDIX B KCDC Team Leadership





APPENDIX C KCDC Announcement




No. 80 July 9, 2003

Contact: Elisha Moreno Media Relations manager Phone: (604) 623-4099

BC Hydro supports Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (KCDC) for aboriginal

youth through $15,000 contribution SURREY/LANGLEY – BC Hydro has contributed $15,000 to the Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp (KCDC) to enable education and health related programs to be offered to Aboriginal youth in grades 5 through 8 in Kwantlen University College’s service area free of charge during the summer. The Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp is a partnership project between Kwantlen University College’s Division of Community and Health Studies, the Fraser Health Authority, the Surrey School district and First Nations in Surrey, Langley, Richmond, White Rock and Delta. The goal of the camp program is to encourage aboriginal youth to consider health related careers and increase their enrollment to health related programs in B.C.’s post-secondary schools. “Providing access to education is a key pillar of BC Hydro’s outreach strategy,” said BC Hydro Community Relations manager, Terry Parsons. “We’re very proud to support the camp program, as there is an urgent need for aboriginal students to be exposed to the fun side of higher education and the potential of a heath related career early in life, to assure they take the crucial next steps to make that career a reality.” Two, two-week camps will be held in July and August in at the Kwantlen University College campus in Surrey. Participants will engage in educational activities that will increase their knowledge of health-related careers, in both traditional and western approaches to wellness and health. “We are very pleased to have BC Hydro as a partner in our initiative to develop capacity of Aboriginals in health related careers. KCDC is a first step in engaging children in fun learning activities within a post-secondary learning environment,” said Kwantlen Dean of Community and Health Studies, Dr. Maxine Mott. For more information about the Kwantlen Capacity Development camp, please contact 604-561-6312.

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Visit BC Hydro’s web site at www.bchydro.com


Traditional

Health Activities Fun with Science and

Health Related Activities

Traditional plants & medicines

FREE ! 2 week

summer camp

August 11-22nd

2003 Monday – Friday 9:00am-3:30pm

…at Kwantlen University College Surrey Campus

12666 – 72 Avenue, Surrey BC Sponsored by :

Fraser Health Authority Kwantlen University College Ministry of Advanced Education, Ministry of Health Planning, and Stó:Lō Nation HRDC

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Education and cultural values based on the concepts of

the Medicine Wheel : Spiritual, Mental Physical and

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FURTHER INFORMATION : Call 604 599 2053 ISTRATIONS CAN BE FAXED : 604 599 2460


APPENDIX D Camp Schedule


KCDC Camp Schedule: August 11 – 22, 2003 (Subject to Changes)

Monday – Day 1 (August 11, 2003) TEAM

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION

8:30am 9:00am 9:45 am 10:00am 10:30am 10:45am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:45pm 2:00pm 2:15pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm

Team Leaders Arrive and Prepare for the Day - set up signs outside & in hallways Parents and Campers Arrive

- Team Leader to meet and greet families at front door and direct to classroom - Parents package distributed – introduce self and identify Team Leader for camper - Pictures taken of campers for name-tag - Registration - Simultaneous activities with registered campers

Opening Prayer - Introductions – Introduce Staff

- Welcoming Circle Group Introduction: instructions to give name, where you live and age.

Break into Clans - meet & greet games, talking circles, learn about clan crest, etc. Overview of KCDC Camp Information

- Traditional Code of Ethics (hand out) - Group Discussion on Expectations & Rules – document on flip chart (post on

wall) Role Model Research & Name Tag Activity

- Microsoft Word instructions (handout) - National Aboriginal Role Model Project (website www.ayn.ca) & Make Name

Tags Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Medicine Wheel Overview - Student handout - Symbols of the Medicine Wheel

- Break into Clans - Activities on the Medicine Wheel: word games to familiarize campers with concepts

Field Trip Preparation for tidal pools – Handout Review Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- campers learn concepts and complete project for the day Wrap up & Overview of Next Day & Introduction to Protection Parents Arrive & Sign-Out Campers

- Simultaneous activities with campers until parents arrive Staff Clean-up & Preparation for Next Day

All 1 Team Leader 1 Team Leader 1 Team Leader 2 Team Leaders 2 Team Leaders Glenda & Ann Team Leader Team Leaders Kim Ann & Glenda Team Leader All 3 Team Leaders Glenda &Ann Team Leaders Ann Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 2 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Computer Lab To be determined Room G3050


Tuesday – Day 2 (August 12, 2003)

TIME

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8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 10:00am *30 min each 11:30am 12:00pm 12:45pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm

Team Leaders Arrive and Prepare for the Day Parents and Campers Arrive – Daily Sign-In

- Simultaneous activities with signed-in campers Morning Welcome – Opening Prayer

- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – Protection

Field Trip: Public Health, North Delta & Tidal Pools, White Rock

- Board bus to North Delta (Team Leaders – count campers, load lunches, daily instructions to campers)

*Public Health, North Delta: Protection (Nursing, Speech Therapy, Dentistry, Audiology and Disease Prevention) *Firehall – to be confirmed: Protection (firefighters and paramedics) *Local Park – Play team games with protection as a theme such as the team protecting their players Board Bus to White Rock (Team Leaders – count campers) Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) White Rock: Tidal Pool – Beach Research/Collection Bus to Campus (Team Leaders count campers) Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- Combine visual art and words: Each team pretends to be a community, creates a poster of their model village and puts in place all they think they need to protect their village. Art supplies: Big poster boards, coloured paper, pencils, felts, glue, glitter, stencils.

Wrap up & Overview of Next Day & Introduction to Protection Parents Arrive & Sign-Out Campers


All 2 Team Leaders Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann All Assign Team Leader on Each Bus Contact 604-507-5400 Office Manager: Heather Contact? Team Leaders All 3 Team Leaders All All Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Room G3050 Room G3050 Campus – main entrance Meeting Place? Meeting Place? Meeting place? Meeting Place? Beach Beach Meeting Place? Room G3050 Room G3050 Room G3050 Room G3050


Wednesday – Day 3 (August 13, 2003)

TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION

8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 12:00pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm



- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – Protection

Human Body – Skin & Bacterial Culture

- Skin Cultures – What is on your skin? Science methodology. Isolation/culture of bacteria. Observations.

- Hand Washing Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Role Model Health Professionals – Orientation

- Career information (from health careers guide - hand outs) - Purpose of visits and expectations of students - Assistance on kinds of questions to ask

Visitors related to “Protection” e.g. firefighters, paramedics, public health inspectors, environmental health officers Physical Activity – Team Games Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans) Wrap up & Overview of Next Day & Introduction to Nourishment Parents Arrive & Sign-Out Campers


All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Gail Gail Doug Reid Team Leaders Joyce? 3 Team Leaders Ann Team Leaders Paramedic? Team Leaders Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Biology Lab To be determined G3050 Gym or outside G3050


Thursday – Day 4 (August 14, 2003) TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION

8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 12:00pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm



- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – South – Nourishment

Nutrition & Food Analysis Clans rotate through four stations:

- Jeopardy game - Eating Habits - Food Analysis: fat & starch - Nutrition Games

Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Role Model Health Professionals – Orientation


Visitors related to “Nutrition” e.g. Dietician, Nutritionist, Diabetes Program Coordinator

- Visitors share information about diet/food, diabetes prevention Physical Activity – Team Games Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- Music playing in background: all aboriginal artists - Combine visual art and words: As a group create an outsized book of menus

for a week using pictures from magazines Wrap up & Overview of Next Day – think about questions to ask medical students Parents Arrive & Sign-Out Campers


All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann Joyce Team Leaders 3 Team Leaders Ann Team Leaders Nutritionist: Julie Stephenson Diabetes: Joyce Beattie Team Leaders Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Room G3050 Room G3050 Wellness Ctr To be determined G3050 G3050 Gym or outside G3050


Friday – Day 5 (August 15, 2003) – check to see if switched with Day 8

TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION

8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 10:15am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:45pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm



- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – South – Nourishment

Field Trip: First Nations Longhouse, University of British Columbia

- Board bus to UBC (Team Leaders – count campers, load lunches, daily instructions to campers)

- Career information (from health careers guide & trading cards - hand outs) - Purpose of visits and expectations of students - Assistance on kinds of questions to ask

Tour First Nations Longhouse

- Meet Aboriginal Medical Students - Emphasis on how cultural traditions integrate university education (eg.

Summer Science) UBC Hospital – Canadian Blood Services, Department of Pathology Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Museum of Anthropology? Other activities/tours at UBC? Physical Activity – Team Games at campus park Bus to Campus (Team Leaders count campers) Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- Individual creation of ideas of own bodies using words, drawing and magazine cut-outs.

- Either read poetry or play CDs of poetry readings around the idea of the importance of respecting the body.

Wrap up & Overview of Next Day Parents Arrive & Sign-Out Campers


All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann All Team Leaders Host: James Andrew & Graham Joseph Dr. Maria Issa 3 Team Leaders All All All Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 FN Longhouse MOA ? ? G3050


Monday – Day 6 (August 18 2003) TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION




- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – West – Growth

“Taking Tradition to Tomorrow” (video – 27 min)

- Native American contributions to herbology and medicine, food and agriculture

- Preparation for Field Trip - Purpose of visits and expectations of students - Assistance on kinds of questions to ask - Edible plant slide show/presentation prior to nature walk

Field Trip: Nature Walk, Campbell Valley Park

- Board bus to Campbell Valley Park (Team Leaders – count campers, load lunches, daily instructions to campers)

Guided Nature Walk – review medicinal & edible plants

- campers and Team Leaders to document what they have learned, prep for Reflection & Expression activity

Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Continue Guided Nature Walk Physical Activity – Team Games at park Bus to Campus (Team Leaders count campers) Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- Have a narrow piece of paper up to eight feet long. Ask the campers to write the name of favorite sports, or physical activity on it. Leader writes each of their own randomly on the paper so campers see that they can write anywhere. Provide felt pens.



All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann All Team Leaders Karen Gabriel All Team Leaders Host: Karen Gabriel 3 Team Leaders All Team Leaders All Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Room G3050 Room G3050 Room G3050 Campbell Valley Park Park Park Park G3050


Tuesday – Day 7 (August 19, 2003) TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION




- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – West – Growth

Health & Wellness - Health Activity Stations

- Heart rate - Blood pressure - Reflexes

Do we need another activity in here? How long does the above activity take??? Physical Activity – Team Games Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Role Model Health Professionals – Orientation


Visitors related to “Growth”

- Visitors share information about health services, work, education, etc.

Physical Activity – Team Games Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- Songs with sports themes or collage on poster board w/sports & healthy lifestyle themes

Wrap up & Overview of Next Day – think about questions to ask medical students Parents Arrive & Sign-Out Campers


All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann Joyce or Nursing Students? Team Leaders ? Team Leaders 3 Team Leaders Ann Team Leaders Joanne Green (nurse), Nancy Green (massage therapy student), Gary Housty? (nurse), Liz Point (nurse) Team Leaders Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Room G3050 Room G3050 Nursing Lab Wellness Ctr Gym ? Outside or Gym To be determined G3050 G3050 Gym or outside G3050


Wednesday – Day 8 (August 20, 2003) - check to see if switched with Day 5

TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION

8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am ? 10:30 11:30am 12:00pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm



- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – North – Wholeness - What is community? - What is the Kwantlen Camp Community?

Wall Hanging – Cultural Art Project? Connections Puzzle? Archeology Kit, Sto lo Culture? Physical Activity – Team Games Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Role Model Health Professionals – Orientation


Visitors related to “Wholeness” e.g. Kwantlen Aboriginal Services Coordinator, Band Manager, Chief, Councillor, Health Director Physical Activity – Team Games – Scavenger Hunt Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- Ask for words to express community. Use the words to create a closing song set to a familiar tune.

Wrap up & Overview of Next Day – think about questions to ask medical students Parents Arrive & Sign-Out Campers


All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann All All Glenda Team Leaders Gloria Cole? Team Leaders 3 Team Leaders Ann Team Leaders Guests? Team Leaders Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Outside or Gym G3050 Gym or outside G3050


Thursday – Day 9 (August 21, 2003) TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION

8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:45pm 1:30pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 3:30pm 4:00pm



- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – All Quadrants – Integrated Concepts - Preparation for Field Trip - Purpose of visits and expectations of students - Assistance on kinds of questions to ask

Field Trip: Langley or Surrey Hospital?

- Board bus to Hospital (Team Leaders – count campers, load lunches, daily instructions to campers)

- visit a number of wards/facilities within the hospital - simulanteous visit to local park – physical activity – team games

Bus to Campus (Team Leaders count campers) Lunch (3 team leaders supervise) Buffy St. Marie Science Project in Computer Lab Science methodology: experiments at Chemistry stations (7th Generation Club Science Experiments)

- Magic milk - Oil and water - Boat float

Reflection & Expression - (break into Clans)

- Create a collage of words that describe science. Write them on coloured paper and glue them on individual or group posters. Use magazines to add pictures, or draw pictures.



All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann All Team Leaders Host/Contact? Team Leaders All 3 Team Leaders All Doug Reid Team Leaders Team Leaders Ann 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 To be determined Computer Lab Biology Lab G3050


Friday – Day 10 (August 22, 2003) TIME

ACTIVITY

RESPONSIBILITY

LOCATION

8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 12:45pm ? ? 4:00pm



- Overview of the day - Medicine Wheel – All Quadrants – Integrated Concepts

Talking Circle – Reflections on Medicine Wheel, camp activities, what did we learn? Preparation Activities for afternoon? Evaluation forms? GAMES Reflection & Expression

- Prepare photo album scrap book - Decorate Conference Centre with artwork and creations from the past two

weeks. Celebration Lunch with Honoured Guests and Families Awards Ceremony Songs – Traditional Dancers Parents Sign-Out Campers – Take home materials

- Simultaneous activities with campers until parents arrive Staff Clean-up

All 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders To be selected. Ann Ann All All All All – MC? MC? 2 Team Leaders 4 Team Leaders All

Room G3050 Conference Centre Conference Centre


APPENDIX E

Evaluation Form Templates







Documents

Kwantlen Capacity Development Camp...washing, etc. Role Models may include paramedics, public health inspectors and environmental health officers. South – Social/Emotional – Nourishment