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‘Mini U’ program offers Indigenous students a look at university life

A new program at SfFX is giving Indigenous children an early look at university life.

Children from Paqtnkek First Nation are taking part in Mini U, a pilot program though human kinetics professor Dr. Amanda Casey.

The students from grades Primary to 4 visit the campus every Thursday to see what it’s like to attend the school.

The university says more than 20 students go through activities with StFX students.

Dr. Casey says the goal is to collaborate and build Indigenous services, and helps the students learn from one another.

  • Kevin Northup has been a reporter and news anchor for more than 15 years. He is based in Yarmouth and covers stories locally and across Nova Scotia. Contact Kevin at northupk@radioabl.ca.

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