| HIGH PROFILES Cap College First Nations advisor eggy Shannon - in her own words

low did NITEP help you the ost? ‘““Fhey were small classes --

ive if they go straight into uni- Wersity. And the content is all ative. It’s more relevant to meaching on a reserve.”

at are your other duties as Nations Advisor? ‘“‘My main bjective is to increase the success ates of students. | also liaise be- ween government, students, the community and the college, de- elop programs, help students ith grant applications.’’

the drop-out rate among native udents improving? ‘“Yes, it's getting better. It has to get better from 10 years ago when there was ia 90% failure rate.” jAre First Nations attempting to

OPTIONS

THE FOLLOWING is a selec- tion of many volunteer oppor- tunities available from North Shore ‘Community Services (NSCS).

A BOARD member with an interest im and knowledge of special needs children is needed to attend meetings, which are held at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings at a playcare centre. The volunteer will participate in policy development, public relations and taking minutes of the meeting.

A PUBLIC speaker is wanted to speak to various groups about the Caregiver’s Support Society. This society provides support for the

44 lt has to get better from 10 years ago when there was a 90% failure rate. #9

offer their own educational pro-

grams? “A lot of them are work- .

ing towards focal control, looking after their own education and building their own schools, but

most natives still have to leave the reserve. I think the government is making more of an effort to work with them. I asked some natives if things have changed and they say ‘they’re listening to us more, but it’s slow.* *°

What do you hope te achieve by making Native Awareness Day an annual event? ‘‘Most of the native Students have low self-esteem. | think it will raise esteem and make non-native students more aware of native issues.”’

What was your personal experi- ence with the residential school system? ‘‘It was during the °50s and *60s in Alert Bay. It was a horrible thing the government did. A bad dream. It was just like be- ing in jail. Five generations suf- fered from that system.’

FOR VOLUNTEERS

caregivers of dependent people. A former caregiver is preferred for this position. The hours are flexible and orientation is pro- vided.

BE A friend and role model, help build self-esteem and have fun with women who are mothers. The volunteer must be a woman between 25 and 44 years of age and have good parenting and listening skills. Training at monthly meetings is provided.

A PLAYRGOM assistant who enjoys children is needed to supervise pre-schoolers at a drop-in centre. In-service train- ing is provided, and the hours are flexible.

HANDBELL ringers are

looking for a leader with a knowledge of music interpreta- tion for the 1992 season. There are 10 players and a fine set of brass bells.

A SURROGATE family is needed to share special occa- sions with two mentally handi- capped men (in their 40s), who are in wheelchairs and moving to a group home in Lynn Valley. These men are fun, rewarding people, but have no family here. The hours are flexible.

If you are interested in vol- unteering call North Shore Community Services at 985- 7138. NSCU is a member agency of the United Way.

NOTICE TO MOTORISTS

LIONS GATE BRIDGE

SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC

The Ministry of Transportation and Highways announces there will be single lane, alternating traffic on the Lions Gate Bridge from Sunday, November 24 until Friday, December 20. Singie lane, alternating traffic _ is needed to allow replacement of the expansion joints on the bridge and will be in effect as follows:

Sunday to Thursday 11:30 PM - 5:00 AM

Motorists should expect delays or plan to use an alternate route. For fur- ther information, piease call the Ministry of Transportation and Highways 24-Hour Road Report at 525-4997 (Greater Vancouver), 938-4997 (Whistler), 371-4997 (Kamloops), 860-4997 (Kelowna), 855-4997 (Ab-

botsford), 380-4997 (Victoria), *4997 (Cell

call 1-800-663-4997.

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ular). In ail other areas please

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NEWS phoic Mike Waxeftald

PEGGY SHANNON believes she can serve as a role model for

native students.

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