NORTEP/NORPAC
website: http://www.nortep-norpac.sk.ca
Governance Structure
Since it began in 1977 NORTEP has operated under the governance of an elected
board of directors composed of northerners, most of Aboriginal ancestry. In
1992 this nine-member NORTEP council was expanded to form a fifteen member Board
of Governors, with representation from the Prince Albert Grand Council. In 1996
it was again expanded to seventeen to include Ile-a-la-Crosse and Creighton
School Divisions.
Saskatchewan Education provides the Board with the funding for NORTEP/NORPAC,
and the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Tribal Councils and First
Nations provide funding for Status students.
Affirmative Action
NORTEP/NORPAC is an affirmative action program, is registered with the Human
Rights Commission, and primarily targets people of Indian and Metis ancestry
for selection, both Status and Non-Status. Applications are therefore particularly
welcomed from people of Aboriginal ancestry. Students of Non Aboriginal ancestry
have also been selected, so that NORTEP/NORPAC encompasses the full spectrum
of northern ancestry within its student population.
Student Selection
Selection of students begins with community based priorization of potential
candidates followed by NORTEP/NORPAC screening, with the final selection being
made by the NORTEP/NORPAC Board of Governors.
Student Funding
Students receive a NORTEP/NORPAC Student Allowance during the northern-based
phase of their program, and textbooks, tuition fees and transportation are provided
as well.
During the northern-based phase of their program, student accomodation is available
in La Ronge, including bedrooms and kitchen facilities. Students provide their
own meals and bedding.
Student Loans
During the on-campus phase of their program students may apply for regular student
funding and student loans sponsored by the provincial and federal governments.
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