Universities and Colleges
Universities
Athabasca University
- 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.
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Concordia University College of Alberta
- 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.
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University of Alberta
- Aboriginal Capacity and Developmental Research Environments – Alberta Acadre Network
- Develops a network of supportive research environments across Canada that will facilitate the development of Aboriginal capacity in health research.
- 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
- Aboriginal Programs – Faculty of Education
- This page lists Aboriginal programs at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education.
- Aboriginal Student Services Centre
- BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences – Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics
- 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.
- Indigenous Law Program – 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.
- School of Native Studies, The
- Home page of the School of Native Studies which offers various resources to students: contacts, news and events, student centre, Internet resources, etc.
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University of Calgary
- Aboriginal Applicants – Admission to the LL.B. Program – Faculty of Law
- This process is designed to facilitate access to legal education and the legal profession for Aboriginal peoples and to increase diversity in the student body in the Law School.
- 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.
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University of Lethbridge
- First Nations' Governance major – Faculty of Management
- The program will benefit Aboriginal students and their communities as graduates will be prepared to assist Aboriginal communities in analyzing their situations and building stronger societies.
- 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.
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Colleges
Bow Valley College
- Aboriginal Practical Nurse Diploma
- Bow Valley College offeres a certificate for the Aboriginal Practical Nurse Certificate program.
- Aboriginal Programs
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Grande Prairie Regional College
- 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.
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Grant MacEwan College
- Aboriginal Education Centre
- Aboriginal Police Studies
- This is the homepage for the Aboriginal Police Studies program at MacEwan College in Edmonton.
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Keyano College
- Aboriginal Addictions Services Program
- This program offers enhanced educational opportunities to graduates of the Nechi Institute Advanced Counsellor Training Series.
- Aboriginal Child and Family Services Program
- 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 Program
- The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program 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.
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Lakeland College
- Aboriginal Heritage Interpreter
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Lethbridge Community College
- Aboriginal Students
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Mount Royal College
- 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.
- Native Student Centre
- The Native Student Centre at Mount Royal College in Calgary provides social, cultural, academic and health support services for Aboriginal students.
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NorQuest College
- 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.
- 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.
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Northern Lakes College
- 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.
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Portage College
- 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.
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Yellowhead Tribal College
- Yellowhead Tribal College
- YTC has developed its own accredited programs grounded in first nations culture and language. YTC presently educates over 350 students per year, and employs over thirty staff.
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