Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute

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Established 1994 Campus reserve Motto "A Place of Learning" Founded 1994		President Stephanie Roy Phone +1 705-377-4342 Province Ontario
Type Aboriginal-owned and controlled post-secondary institution. Undergraduates university, and continuing education students Location M'Chigeeng First Nation, Mnidoo Mnising Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada P0P 1G0 Address 374, ON-551, M'Chigeeng First Nation, ON P0P 1G0, Canada Mascot Living, learning, inviting opportunities Similar Manitoulin Secondary School, M'Chigee First Nation, Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, M'Chigee First Nation Libry, M'Chigee Community Complex Profiles YouTube

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Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute (KTEI) is an Aboriginal-owned and controlled post-secondary institution at M'Chigeeng First Nation, on Mnidoo Mnising Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. In the Ojibwe language, Kenjgewin Teg means a place of knowledge. KTEI provides educational initiatives to its member population of 6,800+ people and to students in the surrounding area. Programs are offered to its eight member First Nations:

Aundeck-Omni-Kaning First Nation

Constance Lake First Nation,

M'Chigeeng First Nation

Sagamok First Nation.

Sheguiandah First Nation

Sheshegwaning First Nation

Whitefish River First Nation

Zhiibaahaasing First Nation

Aboriginal institutes partner with colleges and universities to offer students degree programs, apprenticeships, certificate programs and diploma programs. KTEI was founded to provide greater access to post-secondary education for Aboriginal peoples. KTEI delivers post-secondary programs approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The educational curriculum was adapted to meet the needs of Aboriginal learners to ensure it reflects community needs, cultural heritage and identity. KTEI offers student support services and an Elder-in-Residence program.

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History

In April 1994 the Wautebek Training Institute and Nda-Gkenjge-Gamig Educational Institute merged to create the Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute (KTEI). Since 1994, KTEI has offered college and university programs through articulation agreements with public colleges and universities. KTEI developed Joint Management Committees with the affiliated educational institutions. Although KTEI began with five (5) staff, today KTEI employs 18+ personnel, plus contractual staff.

Mission

Kenjgewin Teg mission

to provide an Anishinabewin community based-approach to education, training and business support services and opportunities.

to provide quality educational programs and services which are academically, geographically, financially, technologically, and physically accessible

to meet the educational and training needs of a unique population, and the organizations within our communities

Partnerships

KTEI offers programs and courses of study in partnership with all levels of government; commissions; industries; commerce and other education and training institutions.

Programs offered

Kenjgewin Teg provides direct educational services. Training and professional development courses are delivered to Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal community, organization, association, or groups.

college and university accredited programs,

pre-employment training programs,

school support services,

organizational development,

employee training, professional development workshops,

small business learning, and

general interest learning.

University

Azhiitawin University Transitions Program

Aboriginal Teacher (ATEP) Education Program, Queens' University

Bachelor of Social Work, Native Human Services, Laurentian University

College

Anishnaabemowin Immersion Program, Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

Academic and Career Entrance Program, Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Personal Support Worker (1 Year), Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Binoojiinyag Kinoomaadwin: Early childhood educator, (2 Years) Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Continuing Education

Workshops & Seminars

Anishinabek Identity, Mind and Spirit (A.I.M.S.) Essential Skills and Job Readiness

Scholarships & Bursaries

The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation. KTEI scholarships for Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis students include:

References

Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute Wikipedia

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