Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Program Length

2 years

Start Date

September 8, 2025

Application Deadline

August 7, 2025

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education Anishinaabemowin (ECEA) Program is a highly specialized Anishinaabe immersion program designed to train individuals who aspire to work in early childhood Anishinaabemowin Immersion settings. Anishinaabe Aadiziwin (worldview) and cultural perspective are at the heart of this program. ECEA students must commit to improving their Ojibwe language acquisition while training to become early childhood educators. Beginner, intermediate and advanced Anishinaabemowin language speakers are welcome to apply; Ojibwe language assessments will be conducted and will be administered periodically throughout the program. For field placements, students may request placements in First Nation, rural &/or urban settings.

Placement Requirements

Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Communicable Disease Screening Requirements (includes: TB skin test, up-to-date MMR, etc.), First Aid & CPR Level C; sufficient strength and appropriate fitness capability.

Admission Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG 4C or ENG 4U OR Mature student (ACCUPLACER testing)

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