Universities and colleges

Universities

Centre for Native Education

The Centre is a welcoming space where students can meet each other to discuss academic issues, plan social activities or just relax, have a cup of coffee or meet a new friend.

Native Access to Engineering Programme – Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Looks at ways to address the low participation rate of Aboriginal people within the applied sciences in Canada.

Top of page

Aboriginal Mental Health Research Team

Collaboration between community health practitioners and academic researchers who have convened in order to rethink the assumptions of different models of practice in Aboriginal mental health research.

Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment

CINE is a university-based research and education resource for Indigenous Peoples, created by Canada's Aboriginal Leaders.

First Nations and Inuit Education Programs

This page briefly describes all First Nations and Inuit Education Programs currently offered at McGill University.

First Peoples' House

The First Peoples' House attempts to provide a sense of community and a voice to Aboriginal students that have left their home communities in order to pursue their education.

Top of page

Baccalauréat d'éducation au préscolaire et d'enseignement au primaire (Amérindiens) (In French Only)

This program prepares students to teach children from 0 to 11 years old in various educational settings (day-care centers, kindergartens, primary schools).

Centre d'études amérindiennes (In French Only)

The goal of this program is to build awareness in the general population regarding the extremely rich and diverse aboriginal cultures.

Certificat de perfectionnement en transmission d'une langue autochtone (In French Only)

This certificate aims to give teachers and specialists the tools needed to make interventions in an Aboriginal language among pupils of kindergarten, primary and high school levels.

Programme court de premier cycle d'intervention en apprentissage d'une langue autochtone (In French Only)

Designed for Aboriginal students, this program helps students develop theoretical knowledge related to teaching and learning an Aboriginal language.

Programme court de premier cycle en intervention jeunesse autochtone (In French Only)

This program prepares students for work and intervention with Aboriginal youth by providing them with methodological and practical tools and by exploring contemporary Aboriginal issues.

Top of page

First Nations Services Web Portal

This site provides a wealth of information about the programs, services and scholarships offered to Aboriginals planning to study at UQAT.

Formation à l'enseignement d'une langue seconde en contexte autochtone (In French Only)

This program’s objective is to help teachers meet professional requirements and develop capabilities in order to teach a second language in a bicultural, bilingual or “diglossic” context.

Microprogramme de 1er cycle en études autochtones (In French Only)

The objectives of this program is to help students deepen their knowledge with regards to intercultural communication and intervention with Aboriginal peoples.

Unité de recherche, de formation et de développement en éducation en milieu inuit et amérindien (URFDEMIA) (In French Only)

The Unité de recherche, de formation et de développement en milieu inuit et amérindien (URFDEMIA) supports various projects originating from the people.

Top of page

Certificat en études autochtones (In French Only)

The objectives of this program are to ensure the training and development of an Aboriginal or a Non-aboriginal who will work among Aboriginal and to give, the student in higher education, basic knowledge on societies and indigenous cultures.

Études Inuit Studies (Journal)

The Journal is devoted to the study of Inuit societies, either traditional or contemporary, in the general perspective of social sciences and humanities.

Interuniversity Centre for Aboriginal Studies and Research

Makes collaborative research with other universities, in a multi-disciplinary, interdisciplinary and globalizing way, on Aboriginal cultures and societies, focusing on economical, social, political or religious aspects.

Top of page

First Nations Circle of the University of Québec in Montréal

This student association brings together students from diverse Aboriginal Nations in Canada, contributing to the cultural life of the university. The site includes information about upcoming and past activities.

Top of page

Colleges

Centre autochtone (In French Only)

Its mission consists of offering programs and services as well as specific training to Aboriginal communities of Quebec.

Top of page

Programme d'intégration et d'exploration Inuit (In French Only)

This page describes the program for Inuit from the Nunavik region offered by the Cégep Marie-Victorin in Montréal, Québec.

Top of page

Le centre autochtone (In French Only)

The Collège d'Alma provides Aboriginal students with numerous programs and services designed to facilitate their adaptation to the urban context and college studies.

Techniques policières – La formation continue (In French Only)

This program helps students acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills related to police functions, and prepares them for the École nationale de police du Québec.

Top of page

Aboriginal Resource Centre

The Aboriginal Resource Centre at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Québec has a study area with computers, books, Native literature and other resources, and offers a range of academic services.

Attestation of Collegial Studies in Police Technology for First Nations and Inuit Students – Centre for Continuing Education

The Studies for Police Technology at John Abbot Colleges offers students a theoretical and practical approach to education in the field of Police Technology.

Top of page