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President
  
Brent Tookenay

Province
  
Ontario

Phone
  
+1 807-468-3096

Founded
  
1985

Type
  
Aboriginal-owned and controlled post-secondary institution.

Established
  
1985 as Rainy Lake Ojibway Education Authority

Students
  
degree programs, apprenticeships, certificate programs and diploma programs

Undergraduates
  
university, and continuing education students

Location
  
1455 Idylwild Drive Nanicost Complex Fort Frances, ON, Ontario, Canada

Address
  
240 Veterans Dr, Kenora, ON P9N 2L3, Canada

Hours
  
Open today · 8:30AM–4:30PMThursday8:30AM–4:30PMFriday8:30AM–4PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8:30AM–4:30PMTuesday8:30AM–4:30PMWednesday8:30AM–4:30PMSuggest an edit

Motto
  
Join us and explore how education and culture has been combined to create a holistic approach to your education

Similar
  
Beaver Brae Secondar, Kenora Catholic School B, Thomas Aquinas High Sch, Education Centre, Confeder College

Profiles

Seven generations education institute top 7 facts


Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is an Aboriginal-owned and controlled post-secondary institution co-founded by the ten bands in the Rainy Lake Tribal area in 1985. The ten bands are: Big Grassy, Big Island, Couchiching, Lac La Croix, Naicatchewenin, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Ojibways of Onigaming, Rainy River, Seine River and Mitaanjigamiing. Each of the ten bands appointed one member to a Board of Directors of Seven Generations Education Institute, which functions with the leadership of the Executive Director.

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Aboriginal institutes partner with colleges and universities to offer students degree programs, apprenticeships, certificate programs and diploma programs. SGEI was founded to provide greater access to post-secondary education for Aboriginal peoples. SGEI 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. SGEI is a strong advocate of lifelong learning - evident in its initiatives to raise Aboriginal student entry into post-secondary education through educational programs offered at the elementary and secondary level.

Campus

Fort Frances Main Campus is 1455 Idylwild Drive Nanicost Complex P.O. Box 297 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M6. The Thunder Bay Office is 409 George St., Main Floor Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5Y9. The Kenora Office is 240 Veteran's Drive Kenora, ON P9N 3X7.

History

The Rainy Lake Ojibway Education Authority was founded in 1985; Its initial role was one of an advisory capacity since college and university programs were offered through agreements with public colleges and universities. The Rainy Lake Ojibway Education Authority officially changed its name to Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) effective July 1, 1999.

SGEI provides educational instruction at the secondary, post-secondary and vocational levels.Students consist of adults seeking skill training and adult returnees who wish to gain knowledge in specific course content or a secondary school graduation diploma in preparation for Post-Secondary Education.

Mission

Seven Generations Education Institute mission is

  • to provide excellence in lifelong learning and empowerment through Anishinaabemowin,
  • to provide community-based and student centered learning opportunities for Anishinaabeg.
  • to offer programs and courses of study which promote individual and collective economic and social well-being
  • to serve as a centre of excellence for indigenous community- based learning.
  • Partnerships

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

    As of 2013, the Seven Generations Education Institute has partnered with the Rainy River District School Board, the Ministry of Education, and local First Nations’ communities in development of new technologies and programs for revitalization of the Ojibwe language.

    University

  • Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
  • Honours Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Arts (University Degree Program)
  • Master of Social Work 2013
  • College

  • Andaa Wiinjigewin
  • Culinary Skills - Chef Certificate
  • Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Certificate/Diploma Program
  • Personal Support Worker
  • Continuing Education

  • Indigenous Preparatory Studies
  • 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. SGEI scholarships for Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis students include: Sandra Kakeeway Memorial Bursary; Biskaabiyang Bursaries

    References

    Seven Generations Education Institute Wikipedia