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The Aboriginal Canada Portal closed February 12, 2013. The Digital Aboriginals of True North Turtle Island have intervened. Please visit this web page for more information.
Universities and Colleges
Universities
- Aboriginal Politics and Governments
- Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research
- This Centre exists within Athabasca University to address and achieve five goals, all related to academic needs of Indigenous scholars, nations, communities, institutions and organisations.
- Aboriginal UCEP
- The goal of the program is to prepare learners with the prerequisites necessary for entry into post-secondary education.
- Academic Upgrading Programs
- Designed to help students develop the skills and complete the courses needed for entry into most university, technical and college studies.
- Aboriginal Education Program
- The program is designed to meet the needs of Aboriginal students who are preparing to pursue either a College or University education.
- Aboriginal Student Housing
- This page provides information about applying for and living in the Aboriginal student residences at Mount Royal University.
- Iniskim Centre
- Through various programs and services, the centre fosters academic success for Aboriginal students and works to increase awareness of distinct Aboriginal cultures, history and protocols.
- Native Student Centre
- The Native Student Centre at Mount Royal University in Calgary provides social, cultural, academic and health support services for Aboriginal students.
- Aboriginal Health Care Careers Program – Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
- Aboriginal Health Care Careers Program is offered through the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta.
- Aboriginal Law Students' Association
- ALSA's goal is to increase awareness and understanding of Aboriginal legal issues and to provide a forum for students of University of Alberta who are interested in Aboriginal Law.
- Aboriginal Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research
- Develops a network of supportive research environments across Canada that will facilitate the development of Aboriginal capacity in health research.
- Aboriginal Programs – Faculty of Education
- This page lists Aboriginal programs at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education.
- Aboriginal Student Services Centre
- This page provides a handbook with information on programs and services offered by the Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) at the University of Alberta.
- Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
- ATEP is an off-campus elementary teacher education program designed to improve the educational success of Aboriginal children by increasing the number of Aboriginal teachers in communities in northern Alberta.
- BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences/BA in Native Studies – Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
- This is the homepage for the BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences program at the University of Alberta; a combined BA in Native Studies degree is possible in conjuntion with the ENCS program.
- Certificate in Aboriginal Sport and Recreation
- Faculty of Native Studies
- Home page of the School of Native Studies which offers various resources to students: contacts, news and events, student centre, Internet resources, etc.
- Indigenous Academic Services – Faculty of Law
- Advises prospective students on admission procedures, admissions criteria, offers academic counseling for students enrolled in the LL.B. program, and provides career and employment counseling.
- Aboriginal Student Access Program (ASAP)
- The purpose of ASAP is to provide an alternate access route (a transition year) for Aboriginal students moving from high school or upgrading programs to post-secondary degree programs.
- International Indigenous Studies
- Offered by members of the Faculties of Social Sciences, Communication and Culture, Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Work as part of the Major in International Indigenous Studies or the Minor in Indigenous Studies.
- Native Centre, The
- Provides a culturally appropriate environment that encourages and supports the success of Aboriginal students in their pursuit of knowledge and higher education.
- Native American Studies – Faculty of Arts and Science
- Offers an excellent opportunity to study the Native perspective and how it relates to disciplines involving art, law, philosophy, politics, history, gender studies, ecology, business, customs, and language.
- Native Student Advising
- An office dedicated entirely to advising native students is currently located in the University of Lethbridge's Registrar's Office and Student Services.
- Support Program for Aboriginal Nursing Students (SPANS) – Faculty of Health Sciences
- This program aims to alleviate the shortage of health professionals in Aboriginal communities across Canada by providing sustained academic and personal support for students throughout the Bachelor of Nursing program.
Colleges
- Aboriginal Practical Nurse Diploma
- Bow Valley College offers a certificate for the Aboriginal Practical Nurse Certificate program.
- Aboriginal Services
- College of the Rockies offers many classroombased, online courses and programs that incorporate research, writings, and teachings of Aboriginal people.
- Early Learning & Child Care Program Introduction
- Provides early childhood courses to individuals living in rural, Metis and native communities in Northern Alberta.
- Services for Aboriginal Students
- The Friendship Centre at Grande Prairie Regional College offers a range of facilities and services for Aboriginal students, including a Aboriginal Liaison Coordinator and an Aboriginal student group.
- Aboriginal Education Centre
- The centre provides students of Grant MacEwan College with a place to gather, to work and to grow in a community environment which reflects the distinctive cultures of Aboriginal peoples.
- Aboriginal Addictions Services Certificate
- This Certificate offers enhanced educational opportunities to graduates of the Nechi Institute Advanced Counsellor Training Series.
- Aboriginal Addictions Services Diploma
- This Diploma offers enhanced educational opportunities to graduates of the Nechi Institute Advanced Counsellor Training Series.
- Aboriginal Child and Family Services Certificate
- Certificate that addresses the concerns of First Nations, Métis and Urban Natives as they respond to the redesign of Family and Social Services for children and families as well as the move by First Nations People to provide local control for social programs.
- Aboriginal Child and Family Services Diploma
- Diploma that addresses the concerns of First Nations, Métis and Urban Natives as they respond to the redesign of Family and Social Services for children and families as well as the move by First Nations People to provide local control for social programs.
- Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Certificate
- The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Certificate is designed to allow individuals working in Aboriginal business settings to acquire business skills and knowledge without having to leave their jobs or relocate their families.
- Fort Chipewyan Campus
- The Fort Chipewyan Campus of Keyano College offers adult education, college preparation, distance education, and occassional post-secondary programs.
- Criminal Justice Studies for Aboriginal Learners
- This program gives Aboriginal learners the foundation they need to begin working in the criminal justice system or to pursue further education in the Policing or Correctional Studies Diplomas.
- First Nations, Metis and Inuit Students
- Lethbridge College's mandate is to support and help Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners in achieving their career and personal goals.
- Maskwachees Cultural College
- Private community college located within the Four Nations of Hobbema, Alberta, Canada that offers programs from Basic Adult Literacy, two year College Diplomas, to University Transfer programs.
- Aboriginal Community Support Worker
- With a focus on Aboriginal culture and traditional values, this program prepares you for entry-level positions in human service agencies.
- Aboriginal Policing and Security
- This program is designed to help students meet the entrance requirements for Alberta policing agencies and for federal agencies such as the RCMP and Correctional Service of Canada.
- Aboriginal Programs and Services
- NorQuest provides learners with a complete education that balances strong academic foundations with Aboriginal culture.
- Aboriginal Student Support Services
- Describes the role of the support service providers: the Aboriginal Student Advisor and the Aboriginal Elder; and describes the Aboriginal Ceremonial Room.
- Aboriginal University Transition Program
- In this two-year university transition program, Aboriginal students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to be successful in a university undergraduate program.
- Ben Calf Robe Upgrading
- The Ben Calf Robe Upgrading program is tailored to meet the needs of Aboriginal students by integrating Aboriginal content and traditions within the classroom.
- Practical Nurse with an Aboriginal Focus
- This program prepares you to provide high-quality nursing care to clients in a variety of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health-care settings.
- Northern Lakes College
- Provides quality educational programs and services which enable adults to continue their education, to improve their employment opportunities, and to enhance their quality of life.
- Native Artisans
- Students learn from hands-on instruction in traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art forms, including hide tanning, fine arts and design, carving, beadwork, Native footwear, decorative arts, and sewing.
- Native Cultural Arts Instructor
- Typically, graduates find work as Native arts and crafts instructors, cultural teachers, museum tour guides and presenters, and Native program coordinators.
