Relationship Agreement - Camosun College

Relationship AgreementThis agreement will remain in place until either or both Camosun and the W̱ SB wish to change it. However, it will bereviewed and re-signed at least every five years at the instigation of the Relationship Agreement Committee.This agreement may be modified at any time by a subsequent agreement in writing, signed by the W̱ SB and Camosun.This agreement may be canceled at any time by either Camosun or the W̱ SB providing written intention to cancel after 60days, following which time this agreement shall cease.CommunicationPartnershipAll communication required under this agreement will take place between W̱ SB and Camosun delegates.The following agreements support the ongoing partnership andrelationship between the W̱ SB and Camosun:Camosun will ensure that the W̱ SB is adequately represented, by mutuallyAny communication that will result in the the cancellation of this agreement must be sent by registered mail addressed:If to the W̱ SB:If to Camosun:agreed upon numbers, on its Aboriginal Advisory Council to the W̱ SB.The W̱ SB will assign the W̱ AEC Director and Post-Secondary Advisor, orAdministratorPresidentdelegates, to these seats.W̱ SÁNEĆ School BoardCamosun CollegeThe W̱ SB and Camosun will establish a Relationship AgreementCommittee which will meet two times a year, in May or June andNovember or December, to review and plan for education and trainingprograms that are a part of, or emerge from, our partnership. W̱ SBrepresentatives of this committee include the W̱ AEC Director, the W̱ SBAdministrator, the W̱ SB Post-Secondary Advisor, or delegates, andAllan ClaxtonChair, W̱ SÁNEĆSchool BoardCurtis OlsenAdministrator,W̱ SÁNEĆ SchoolBoardPO BOX 368 7449 West Saanich RoadBrentwood Bay, BC V8M 1R3Signatories3100 Foul Bay RoadVictoria, BC V8P 5J2any other community members designated by the W̱ SB. Camosunrepresentatives include the AECC Director, the AECC Chair, theInstructional Assistant or Program Assistant assigned to Camosun/W̱ SBprograms, and program or project leaders attached to these partneredChair, W̱ SÁNEĆ School BoardPresident , Camosun Collegeprograms. Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.The W̱ AEC Director and AECC Chair will maintain an up-to-dateOperational Manual.The College and the W̱ SB commit to communicate, as quickly as possible,concerns that could affect our partnership, communities, or the studentsKathryn LaurinSarah LoewenAdministrator, W̱ SÁNEĆ School BoardDirector, Aboriginal Education& Community Connectionswe mutually serve.President,Camosun CollegeDirector, AECCSue Saunders6 Relationship Agreement 2012 - 2017W̱ SÁNEĆ School Board | Camosun College7

W̱ SÁNEĆ School Board, Board of Directors:Tsartlip First NationTsawout First NationPauquachin First NationAppendicesCamosun Board of Governors:Government Appointed MembersMr. Kyman Chan (Chair)Mr. Wayne DalbyMs Lynda FarmerMr. Russ LazarukMs Margaret LucasMr. Scott MarshallDr. Marilyn Pattison (Vice Chair)Chief Ivan Wayne Morris (Vice Chairman)Councillor Curtis OlsenCouncillor Gordon ElliotCouncillor Verna EllsworthCouncillor William MorrisCouncillor Alec SamCouncillor Joni OlsenCouncillor Paul SamCouncillor Simon Smith Jr.Councillor Philip TomChief Harvey UnderwoodCouncillor Allan Claxton (Chairman)Councillor Louis ClaxtonCouncillor Toby JosephCouncillor George David UnderwoodCouncillor Samantha EtzelCouncillor Stanley SamCouncillor Tony UnderwoodChief Bruce UnderwoodCouncillor Herman HenryCouncillor Dawn Michelle-WilliamsCouncillor Allan TomTseycum First NationChief Tanya JonesCouncillor Joe BillCouncillor Glenn JimMr. Tom SiemensElected MembersMs Madeline Keller-Macleod, member elected by studentsMr. Chris Marks, member elected by studentsMs Janice Simcoe, member elected by the facultyMr. Keith Todd, member elected by the support staffEx OfficioMs Kathryn Laurin, PresidentMs Carly Hall, Chair, Education Council8 Relationship Agreement 2012 - 2017W̱ SÁNEĆ School Board | Camosun College9

Camosun College Mission StatementWe build a better tomorrow by providingoutstanding and relevant learning experiences,valued credentials, and life-long student success.W̱ SB Mission StatementOur mission is to work in a life-long partnership withW̱ SÁNEĆ People to assure the continuing use of theSENĆOŦEN Language and the maintenance of the culturalidentity of our Nation while giving students the knowledge,skills and attitudes as citizens to enable them to successfullymeet the social economic and political challenges of life.The aim of the staff and administration is to make everyattempt to offer programs and services that reflect W̱ SÁNEĆNation traditions and values, and that are based on respectand an understanding of each person’s uniqueness andpotential, always taking into account that the learner is anadult with a vast array of experiences and equal expertise tooffer. It is our desire to include the SENĆOŦEN language andelders in our program delivery, whenever possible.AECC Mission statementOur mission is to engage in Aboriginal education,services, and leadership that enhances studentlearning and enriches relationships withcommunities.W̱ AEC Mission StatementOur mission is to enhance educational opportunities forW̱ SÁNEĆ Nation adults living on and off reserve and inneighboring communities by offering courses and programsthat are community based and driven and which link to theW̱ SÁNEĆ Nation’s longer range community developmentplans, to advance development, self-sufficiency andself-reliance.In short, our mission is to provide accessible, holisticprograms preparing adult learners for higher educationand vocational training, thus bridging them into othereducational organizations and programs of their choice.10 Relationship Agreement 2012 - 2017W̱ SÁNEĆ School Board | Camosun College11