Why Choose Kenjgewin Teg for your Post Secondary Learning?

Our students, alumni, elders and team share some considerations in this "Transitions" video why you should consider studying for that certificate, diploma or degree here at Kenjgewin Teg on Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island). 

Post-Secondary Programs at Kenjgewin Teg

Kenjgewin Teg has offered post secondary programming, both university and college accredited programs, since 1994. The  Adult Education team coordinates and plan with our PSE partners community-based programs to its member First Nations. Programs are open to students of all background in the surrounding area. Kenjgewin Teg has successfully negotiated articulation agreements with several colleges and universities and developed Joint Management Committees with the affiliated educational institutions. Kenjgewin Teg offers student support services as well as an Elder-in-Residence program to achieve student success.  ​

Kenjgewin Teg  has nurtured and developed several partner agreements with several Colleges and Universities in the North to help bring learning closer to home, closer to work. Depending on the program offerings selected each year together with our partners in post-secondary education, our on-site College and University programs will change accordingly. For those who are interested in on-line, independent learning, be sure to learn more about how Contact North may assist you as well.
Gchi - miigwech to the Ontario Native Education Counsellors Association (ONECA) for producing this Kenjgewin Teg video in your wonderful work supporting  Indigenous students in post-secondary learning!

Trades Fundamentals

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Certificate
​Partner: Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year
Fall 2018- Full-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (includes evenings and/or weekends)

Explore which trade is right for you while you gain the hands-on knowledge and skills required to continue your education in a Trades program or to start your future career in this diverse sector.
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Trades Fundamental Fees:
Tuition: $1,511.25
Ancillary: $548.00

Mechanical Techniques
Welder Fitter

CREDENTIAL:  Ontario College Certificate
​Partner: Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year
Fall 2018 - Full-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (includes
Evenings and/or weekends)

Learn the specialized skills of the trade on industry-standard machines. You will learn multiple welding processes at one of our individual welding stations, including shield metal arc welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding, FUSION welding, brazing, and cutting techniques. Skills learned are highly transferable and versatile as welding is used in several trades including electrical, and automotive.

Welder Fitter–Techniques Fees
(2 Semesters):
Tuition $1,511.25
Ancillary $548.00

Adult Educator

CREDENTIAL: College Certificate
​Partner: Canadore College
Spring 2018 - Part-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (may include evenings and/or weekends)

As more and more people return to the academic world to upgrade their skills, there is an increasing demand for well qualified
adult educators. Join a growing number of teachers of adults who are improving their delivery skills. Be a student today and improve your delivery skills for tomorrow!

Personal Support Worker

CREDENTIAL: College Certificate
Partner: Canadore College
​Fall 2018 - Part-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule 
​(may include evenings and/or weekends)

This one-year certificate program trains students to offer personal care and home management services to clients in community or institutional settings. Students learn hands-on in the classroom along with community placements. PSWs are highly sought-after as health care providers, working under a regulated health professional or in a supported independent living environment.

Academic Upgrading

This flexible training is tailored to suit your educational and/or employment goals. You can attend these programs on a full or part-time basis to suit your busy schedule.

Have you been out of school for some time and need to update your skills? Missing required courses or need higher grades to apply for a college program?  Academic Upgrading can help you achieve your postsecondary, apprenticeship, or career goals. You will learn at a flexible pace and choose the courses that are right for you. Begin your journey with us!

Decolonizing Education

CREDENTIAL: Professional Development
​and Training Certificate
​Partner: Laurier
PROGRAM LENGTH: 6 modules (14 hours each) - 84 hours total required for Certificate
*Note: Applicants may choose to register for individual modules for professional development purposes (participants will receive a participation certificate per module). Alternatively, applicants may choose to register for the entire certificate program and receive the Decolonizing Education certificate through Wilfrid Laurier.
Fall 2018 Start - Part-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (modules may be scheduled to include evenings and/or weekends)

The Decolonizing Education Certificate is for professionals or students who want to develop their capacity to understand Indigenous perspectives in the history of colonization to contemporary realities in Canada. This program has been adapted and co-created with Kenjgewin Teg for a community based delivery model for inclusion of local perspectives and action oriented thinking.
INDIGENOUS PREPARATORY STUDIES
CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Certificate
PARTNER: Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
START DATE: Winter/2019- Full Time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (may include evenings and/or weekends)
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Students will gain a solid understanding of Indigenous history and culture which will better prepare them to meet the challenges of post-secondary education. This unique culture-based program will help you find direction while learning the vital skills to make an informed decision about your college education or future career.
BUSINESS
CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Diploma
PARTNER: Sault College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 years
START DATE: Fall 2018- Full Time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (may include evenings and/or weekends)

Sault College's Business program has ranked higher than the provincial program average in student satisfaction over the past two years, making it an excellent investment in your future career. In 2014, the program received 100% satisfaction from graduates.
The Business diploma program specializes in providing you with the best education possible in the competitive world of business. Well-respected instructors, guest speakers, and curriculum integrate the use of current technologies and innovative software in a simulation of the real world of business, giving you the edge, you need to succeed; the Business diploma program will provide you with a unique set of skills that are in increasing demand and highly regarded by the business community.
Aboriginal  Teacher Education Program
  • Deadline to Apply: December 1st
  • Offered at Kenjgewin Teg on weekends, plus one month at Queen’s
  • Six term, full time program
  • Some courses offered online
  • 18 weeks of practicum
  • Welcomes applicants with Grade 12, or equivalent (graduate with a Dip. Ed.)
    • Participants with an undergraduate degree, graduate with a B. Ed.
    • Key Dates and Deadlines:
    • 1 November 2018 - Faculty of Education starts giving applicants access to the online Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) through SOLUS
    • 1 December 2018 - Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) online application deadline
    • 15 December 2018 - Faculty of Education deadline for official transcripts, PSE and supplemental documents
    • 15 February 2019 - Faculty of Education sends offers of admission
    • Apply through TEAS at http://www.ouac.on.ca/teas/ 
    • Application Fees:
      • the Faculty of Education will offer payment vouchers to cover the base OUAC/TEAS application fee (maximum $156) and the Queen’s supplemental fee (maximum $80) for the ATEP program only
    • Steps to Apply:
      • Create an account through Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) and select the Q14 Program Code for Aboriginal Teacher Ed Community-Based (P/J)
      • Send an email to educstudentservices@queensu.ca with your name, email address and OUAC number to obtain a payment voucher. The payment voucher is to be applied towards the OUAC and Queen’s application fees specific to this program. You must obtain the voucher before paying the fees, reimbursements will not be issued.
Additional Qualifications (AQ) Courses for Educators
A great learning opportunity for current educators seeking to enhance their classroom proficiency in Anishinabek worldview in learning and in personal language proficiency! 

​This course is a professional learning opportunity for educators who are registered with the Ontario College of Teachers – Kenjgewin Teg is an approved AQ provider.