Indigenous Education
Keewatinase offers students with Indigenous ancestry unique opportunities to become a teacher in a supportive environment. We offer programs for students interested in teaching primary/junior grades, intermediate/senior grades, or Native Language as a Second Language in primary and senior grades in Ontario. Our programs combine in-class learning with experiential community-based learning opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills to teach Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Keewatinase works closely with each student on their educational journey to become a professional teacher certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Teach JK to Grade-6 (HBEd)
The Honours Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Teacher Education) Primary/Junior Division program provides individuals of Indigenous ancestry with the teaching strategies and knowledge necessary as a future teacher. We use a mixture of in-class and experiential learning to develop the skills and ability to teach Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at the Primary and Junior level. Our HBEd program helps prepare future teachers to meet the educational needs of elementary students while addressing elements of Indigenous heritage, identity, and languages. Graduates of the program are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for certification to teach in Ontario schools.
Teach Grades 7-12 (BA/BEd)
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Learning Major) Intermediate/Senior Division program provides individuals of Indigenous ancestry with teaching strategies and knowledge as a future teacher. We use a mixture of in-class and experiential learning to develop the skills and abilities to teach Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at the Intermediate/Senior grade levels (7-12). Our BA/BEd program helps prepare future teachers to meet the educational needs of intermediate and senior students while addressing elements of Indigenous heritage, identity, and language.
Teach Indigenous Languages (ILTD)
The Indigenous Language Teacher Diploma (ILTD) program provides fluent speakers of Algonquian languages (Ojibwe, Cree, Oji-Cree) with the skills and credentials to teach Native Language as a Second Language in primary/secondary schools in Ontario. Upon successful completion of the ILTD program students will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers.
Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.
Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:
To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:
Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:
To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:
Program Specific Requirements
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Aboriginal EducationDegree:EducationAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:English (ENG4U)Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First PeoplesProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:EnglishProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40SProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy the English prerequisite requirement.Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English Language Arts 121 or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African HeritageOther Admission Requirements & Important Information:
Proof of Aboriginal ancestry may be required.
Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621AProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 English (603 or 604)Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:English (ENG4U) or equivalentProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
As a first year student your course requirements will be determined by your chosen program and, if applicable, your partnering discipline. For more information about your first year requirements, visit our Indigenous Education Course Calendar.
For many of our programs you will be required to participate in hands-on student-teacher placements to observe effective teaching practices, apply instructional approaches in a classroom setting and experience mentoring from an associate teacher. You will experience 100 days of in-class placement over two years, providing you with exceptional insight into the discipline and on-the-job training. Visit our Teaching Practicum page for more information. With support from the Indigenous Cultural and Support Services we offer many holistic learning opportunities and services that will advance your knowledge of Indigenous cultures outside of the classroom, including:
- Elder-in-Residence Program
- Smudging
- Seasonal Feasts
- Medicine Garden
- Drumming and Beading Circles
There are also financial service opportunities exclusive to Indigenous students including scholarships, awards, bursaries and employment.
Degree:
- Honours Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Teacher Education) Primary/Junior Division (5 year)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Learning Major) Intermediate/Senior (5 year)
More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information
Education (Concurrent)
Thunder Bay
Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total |
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1 | $6,229.32 | $1,408.45 | $7,637.77 |
2 | $6,199.52 | $1,325.73 | $7,525.25 |
3 | $6,157.35 | $1,325.73 | $7,483.08 |
4-5 | $5,619.22 | $1,325.73 | $6,944.95 |