Universities and Colleges

Universities

Aboriginal and Visual Arts Department

Courses in Aboriginal Art cater to specific interests in developing art that is inspired by the arts of the Americas and gaining an understanding of the multitude of indigenous art forms.

Brandon University Northern Teacher Education Program (BUNTEP)

Offers an opportunity for residents of Manitoba to enter an exciting career in teaching through a university that is an acknowledged leader in community-based teacher training.

Classical and Modern Languages

This page from Brandon University describes the Classical and Modern Languages Program.

Department of Native Studies

Brandon University was the first university in western Canada to found a Native Studies department, in 1975. They continue to be the leaders in innovative programming.

First Nations and Aboriginal Counselling Degree Program

This program was formulated using First Nations and Aboriginal holistic approaches to counselling, healing and community, and now incorporates Aboriginal culture and language values.

Program for the Education of Native Teachers (PENT)

Community-based teacher education program that allows students to combine paraprofessional work in their community schools from September to April with courses at Brandon University from April to July.

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Aboriginal Business Education Program

ABEP provides academic, financial, professional and personal support to Aboriginal students wanting to complete a degree in the I.H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.

Aboriginal Focus Programs – Extended Education

Creates paths of choice in post-secondary education based on Indigenous world views, in partnership with Indigenous peoples and communities.

Aboriginal Student Centre

This page from the Aboriginal Student Centre lists the cultural services provided, the upcoming events, the programs available, and provides contact information of various Aboriginal related programs and services.

Access Programs – Extended Education

These programs sponsor university studies at the degree level to persons who have traditionally not had the opportunity for such experience.

Centre for Aboriginal Health Research

The Centre is a joint initiative of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, and the Foundations for Health.

Department of Native Studies

The Department of Native Studies is committed to holistic teaching and research that examines the evolving story of the First Peoples.

PhD Studies for Aboriginal Scholars

This page provides information about financial assistance as well as admission and program requirements for Aboriginal students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Manitoba.

Transition Year Program

The program helps students build the academic and personal skills needed for success in the post-secondary program of their choice.

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Aboriginal Based Courses

This page from the University of Winnipeg provides a list of Aboriginal Based Courses available.

Aboriginal Student Services Centre

Establishes bridges between students' cultural backgrounds and the culture of the university, and between their remote home communities and the home they establish in the city while pursuing their education.

DCE – Indigenous Police Preparation Diploma (IPPD)

The full-time eight-month IPPD Program will prepare individuals of Métis, First Nation, or Inuit descent to be successful in meeting the admission requirements of police forces across Manitoba.

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Colleges

Aboriginal Community Development

The two-year Aboriginal Community Development program focuses on building and maintaining resources in communities so that they are self-sufficient and healthy places to live and work.

Aboriginal Students

This page from the Services for Aboriginal Students links to the Aboriginal Services Staff, the Cultural Centre, the Cultural Events and Activities and the Elders Program.

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Aboriginal Education

The School of Indigenous Education works cooperatively with the community, students, and staff to ensure Aboriginal students have access to the supports and services needed to successfully complete their program at Red River College

Aboriginal Student Support and Community Relations

Works cooperatively with the community, students, and staff to ensure Aboriginal students have access to the supports and services needed to successfully complete their program at Red River College.

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Student Life

Information and links to different Aboriginal student centres located on the University College of the North's campus.

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