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Aboriginal Studies Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career in Aboriginal Services

Aboriginal studies programs at Ontario Colleges have a variety of focuses, from education and advocacy to health and wellness. But what they all have in common is recognition of the unique perspective offered by Aboriginal cultures and communities. The goal of these programs is to help preserve these perspectives and prepare graduates to bring their knowledge into their communities through their chosen career paths.

If you’re interested in combining your career with Aboriginal studies, here’s what you need to know. More

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CONFEDERATION THUNDER BAY OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ADVOCACY


  • Program Code: 0510
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN BARRIE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT


  • Program Code: ACSD
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN BARRIE OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

ANISHNAABEMOWIN LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING


  • Program Code: ANLP
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS CLOSED 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - May Visit

BUSINESS ABORIGINAL STREAM


  • Program Code: 2806
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

BUSINESS ABORIGINAL STREAM


  • Program Code: 2806
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

BUSINESS ABORIGINAL STREAM


  • Program Code: 2806
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CENTENNIAL PROGRESS OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - May Visit

BUSINESS ABORIGINAL STREAM


  • Program Code: 2806
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE - ABORIGINAL STUDIES


  • Program Code: 1438A01F
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

Students in General Arts & Science will receive a Certificate on successful completion of Year One, and may continue in a second year to obtain a Diploma. This mobile learning program requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INDIGENOUS PREPARATORY STUDIES


  • Program Code: 010226
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

INDIGENOUS PREPARATORY STUDIES


  • Program Code: 010226
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CANADORE COLLEGE DRIVE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

INDIGENOUS WELLNESS AND ADDICTIONS PREVENTION


  • Program Code: 010212
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION DISTANCE EDUCATION OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION DRYDEN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION FORT FRANCES OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION GERALDTON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION KENORA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION MARATHON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION RED LAKE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION SIOUX LOOKOUT OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION THUNDER BAY OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION WAWA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES


  • Program Code: 0170
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE COMMUNITY WORKER - TRADITIONAL ABORIGINAL HEALING METHODS


  • Program Code: K304
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CAMBRIAN OSHKI-PIMACHE-O-WIN OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

NATIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: ECEO
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGE BROWN ST JAMES CAMPUS OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

NORTHERN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY EDUCATION


  • Program Code: R106
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Distance Education Program Is Targeted To Students In Aboriginal, Northern And Remote Communities, Who Have Been Recommended By Women'S Organizations That Are Program Partner Agencies. Access To A Computer And The Internet Are Required.

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER - MUNSEE-DELAWARE


  • Program Code: K958
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES - MUNSEE-DELAWARE


  • Program Code: K902
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN OPEN 1 YEARS (PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

PROTECTION, SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION FAST TRACK - ANISHINABEK EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE


  • Program Code: K605
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGIAN BARRIE OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

SHKI-MIIKAN (NEW ROADS)


  • Program Code: SHKI
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER - NATIVE SPECIALIZATION


  • Program Code: 1214
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER - NATIVE SPECIALIZATION (NW OFFERING IN THUNDER BAY, ON)


  • Program Code: 1218
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes: