#AccessUM News Archive
Extended Education
Camp inspires northern high school student to pursue medicine
July 22, 2019 —
“At the time, I didn’t understand the importance the camp would have in my life. It showed me, oh wow, I can do this.” - Curtis Leclerc
Extended Education
Grandmother from Sagkeeng earns education degree
May 28, 2019 —
“Keep on learning, in every moment. My grandmother was my greatest teacher. She always said watch what’s around you, be kind to people, and pay attention.” - Victoria McIntosh
Extended Education
Celebrating student success
May 21, 2019 —
“I am immensely proud of you. Your alma mater is very proud of you. Much is expected of you.” - Emőke Szathmáry
Extended Education
Don’t let anything hold you back
April 4, 2019 —
“There was always someone to talk to, to help with my courses. It can be a bit daunting at first to ask for help, but I am not afraid to ask for help anymore. If I am struggling, everyone is there to help.” - Christie Lavallee
Extended Education
Indigenous storytellers share history and experience
March 29, 2019 —
“I love telling stories. That’s my thing. Where did I learn to do that? There are many teachers in my family. I am also part Irish, so, of course, I have the gift of the gab.” - Fred Shore
Extended Education
Indigenous stories share culture and identity
March 4, 2019 —
“We had our own beliefs about the world. We didn’t wait for the stories to come to us. We had our own. There was a lot of wisdom in what the storytellers told to us.” - Stella Neff
Extended Education
Grandmother from Sagkeeng goes back to school
February 27, 2019 —
"Access allowed me to have confidence in myself, to know I can do this. Someone is always here. I don’t feel alone.” - Victoria McIntosh, Access student