ᐄᔨᔫ ᑲᔦᐦ ᐄᔅᒋᒣᐤ ᐄᔨᐦᑐᐎᓐ ᑲᔦᐦ ᐊᔨᒧᐎᓐ ᒋᔅᑯᑕᒫᒉᐅᓯᓇᐦᐄᑲᓂᔥ

Certificate in Education – First Nation and Inuit – Culture and Language

Applications Closed

This 60-credit program provides an opportunity for Cree people to become qualified teachers in Cree as the language of instruction.

The program is offered full time in Cree communities in iiyiyiu aschii in collaboration with McGill University. Quebec graduates of the program receive Quebec Ministère de l’Éducation certification to teach at the elementary school level in Indigenous schools.

Communities

Chisasibi, Waskaganish and Mistissini

Courses Languages

Cree and English

Length

2 years, full-time

Credits

60 credits

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Detailed information about the program

McGill University Website

Admission Criteria

23 years old OR cégep diploma holder
Fluent in Cree
Cree beneficiary (living in the Cree communities)

If you do not meet the admission requirements, please contact your community consultant to discuss your situation.

Registration

For information or help, contact our Education Consultants or the Department of Professional Development at:
819-855-2230 #2367

Course Delivery

The Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) works collaboratively to structure the course delivery method with the partner, determining sequence of courses, location and dates. The program is customized to meet McGill requirements as well as the partner’s needs.

Course delivery methods include:

in-person instruction;
blended courses using technology for follow up and support;
community-based courses;
courses on McGill campus.

The unique course delivery method focuses on students’ learning and well-being.

In partnership with the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education of the Faculty of Education of the McGill University.