The Indigenous Community Advocacy program is a program that can change peoples lives. We are taught what we need to take to the work force. I was hired from my placement into an agency that makes change into Indigenous peoples lives daily.
Why I Chose Confederation College
The reason I choose Confederation was it offered the Indigenous Community Advocacy program, I looked into other programs but this is the one that best suited my career field I wanted to enter.
How Confederation College Has Changed My life
Before entering the Indigenous Community Advocacy (ACA) program, I was at a loss of what I wanted to do with my life. I knew I wanted to help people and this was the program that would give me the skills to do just that. My Most Positive Experience or Memory of Confederation College I had many positive experiences throughout my time at Confederation College, I was President of Oshki Anishnawbeg Student Association (OASA) while there and working with other students to make a difference in the Indigenous students lives while at the College brought great pride to me. I also became very close with my fellow class mates and we still feel like family even now after graduation.
A Teacher Who Made a Difference
A teacher who made a difference in my life was Jana Rae Yerxa. She believed in all her students and I remember when our class got an award for our community project. She was just as proud as us for receiving it.
My Job & Job Responsibilities
I got hired straight out of placement. I work with Ontario Native Women's Association in the Community Development Department and I work along side the managers and the directors who write proposals that will benefit Indigenous women and their families.
What Brings Me the Greatest Satisfaction From My Job
Knowing at the end of the day how our agency is making a difference in Indigenous families lives and with the broad programming that it offers. Indigenous women's voices are heard.
How Confederation College Has Prepared Me for Work in the Field?
Through the courses and the placement opportunity, you get hands-on learning and the professors work hard to set you up with mentors and agencies that share your interests. My Advice for Someone Considering this Program or Career Path As an older student, I choose not to further my schooling, but this program does not have to stop here, The Indigenous Community Advocacy program prepares you not only to enter the work force but it also prepares you to further your education if you wish (under grad, Masters, even a PhD). This program is where I have had the privilege to see dreams come true, as my daughter also took this program and she is now working on her PhD.
The Most Sought-After Qualifications & Talents That Employers are Currently Seeking in this Field of Work
Knowledge of Indigenous history, compassion , good work ethics, organizational skills, strong writing skills My Sense of the Current Job Market Conditions in my Field of Work (local, provincial, national or international) With Indigenous issues being at the forefront of political and social concerns, there are a lot of potential jobs either working with communities, agencies or the government
My Personal Success Highlights
Being hired into the agency that I choose to do my placement has been a big highlight so far, as it was where I had hoped that my education would take me.