Canvas & Reflection Forms

Important Links for NDGNS UW Scholars

NDGNS UW Canvas

Canvas is where scholars can find all the information they need, and important announcements. Canvas is used across campus, so you have all of your deadlines and tasks in one place!

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Picture of 3 NDGNS girls smiling for a picture, with the girl on the right holding up a pink and purple painting

NDGNS UW First Year Scholar Participation Reflection Form

NDGNS UW scholars complete this form on a bi-weekly basis, to reflect on their program activities and participation. Regular completion of this form is crucial for future eligibility to the NATIVE fellowship.

NATIVE Fellows do not use this form.

NATIVE Fellow Reflection Form

NATIVE Fellows complete this reflection form on a bi-weekly basis, to reflect on their program activities and participation - include a picture! This is also used to track Leadership Certificate hours until you're ready to complete the certificate.

Leadership Certificate Canvas

NATIVE Fellows can find detailed tasks and assignments for the Leadership Certificate here.

All Leadership Certificate tasks are also included on the NDGNS UW Canvas page, and in a checklist in your NATIVE fellowship bi-weekly reflection form.

NDGNS UW Mentors

Laura Hiebing

Credentials: MSW

Position title: NDGNS UW Program Coordinator/AUNTIE

I am a lifelong Madison resident, and I completed my Bachelor of Social Welfare (’13) and Master of Social Work (’15) at UW-Madison. As a student, finding community through the Native American Center for Health Professions, the Indigenous Student Center, Wunk Sheek, and American Indian & Indigenous Studies helped me connect more deeply with my Métis heritage, and lead me to a career centered around growing spaces where students thrive in community. This included work with the STREAM program in the UW-Madison School of Nursing. When I took my current role in 2021, the impact of the STREAM program on student success was my inspiration for expansion of similar programming to undergraduates of all majors across campus – the NDGNS UW program.

Areas for mentorship and guidance: As an MSW, I enjoy working with students who are interested in Social Work and Social Welfare. I am knowledgeable about the Indian Child Welfare Act, and trauma-informed practices in social work. I have over a decade of experience in career development, and am happy to share what I know about developing a resume, cover letter, or preparing for interviews!