CONFERENCE HOSTS
Mi’kmaq Maliseet Institute (MMI) Website
University of New Brunswick (UNB) Website
“From Dreams to Reality,” the Aboriginal Youth Business Summit was envisioned by the First Nation Business Administration Certificate Program Coordinator at MMI to provide a hands-on, experiential opportunity for students to learn about business concepts and processes.
MMI
MMI first offered the First Nations Business Administration Certificate (FNBAC) in the Fall of 2002. This two-year certificate is equivalent to the first two years of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree offered by UNB’s Faculty of Administration. The FNBAC offers specialty courses on First Nations business topics, smaller classes, tutoring, individual support, and a work placement (co-op) term. Following the certificate, students may elect to continue at UNB to complete the BBA degree with an additional two years of study. Students currently enrolled in the FNBAC helped in the planning and coordination of “From Dreams To Reality” as an independent study course, learning about business and business concepts through the organization of the Summit.
MMI at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2001-02. The Institute promotes the professional growth and self-determination of the First Nations through its programs, services and research. Located in Marshall d'Avray Hall, at the top of the UNB campus, the Institute helps First Nations students with admissions and course selection and provides access to the many services available to UNB students. It welcomes Aboriginal students from all parts of the Atlantic region (from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to Newfoundland and the Gaspé) and beyond. Whether they are studying education or business, psychology or nursing, forestry or sciences, students find a home away from home at MMI.
MMI is hosting “From Dreams to Reality”, with the cooperation of Eel Ground First Nation.
Eel Ground First Nation
Eel Ground First Nation is a thriving community of 865 registered members with the main community being located along the banks of the Miramichi River, adjacent to the City of Miramichi. Under the guidance of Chief and Council, the band administers services and programs on behalf of its members including education, social assistance, housing, policing, health, recreation, economic development, as well as Child and Family services, Alcohol and Drug Counseling and Rehabilitation, Head Start, Skill Training, and management of capital construction projects such as water and sewage. Eel Ground is also well known as a leader in forestry and natural resources (Website).
The Band has a number of facilities that contribute to the delivery of program and services, including the band administration building, community hall, youth group home, Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre, Training Center, Head Start, an award winning Federal School (Website), Gymnasium, Child and Family Services, Fisheries Building, church. Currently the band is constructing a future site for the Health Centre. In addition, Eel Ground is also the home to the administration office of the North Shore Mic Mac District Council.
