Kenjgewin Teg facts for kids
| Motto | Inspired learning! |
|---|---|
| Type | Indigenous-owned and controlled post-secondary institution. |
| Established | 1994 |
| President | Beverley Roy |
| Undergraduates | university, and continuing education students |
| Address |
374A Highway 551
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M'Chigeeng First Nation, Mnidoo Mnis Manitoulin Island
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Canada P0P 1G0
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| Campus | M'Chigeeng and Sudbury |
| Affiliations | United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin, Indian & Northern Affairs Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Education |
| Mascot | Living, learning, inviting opportunities |
Kenjgewin Teg is a special school in M'Chigeeng First Nation, on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. It is owned and run by Indigenous communities. This school helps students learn after high school. In the Ojibwe language, "Kenjgewin Teg" means "a place of knowledge."
This school offers many programs. It serves eight different First Nations communities. These communities include:
- Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
- Constance Lake First Nation
- M'Chigeeng First Nation
- Sagamok First Nation
- Sheguiandah First Nation
- Sheshegwaning First Nation
- Whitefish River First Nation
- Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
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The Story of Kenjgewin Teg
Kenjgewin Teg started in April 1994. Two older schools, Wautebek Training Institute and Nda-Gkenjge-Gamig Educational Institute, joined together. They formed what was then called the Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute (KTEI).
The school worked closely with other learning places. They created special committees to manage their programs. In January 2022, Kenjgewin Teg got an important approval. This means they can now give out official certificates, diplomas, and even university degrees.
Working with Other Schools
Kenjgewin Teg partners with many universities and colleges. These partnerships help students get different types of education. They can learn many skills and subjects.
University Programs
Kenjgewin Teg works with universities to offer advanced studies. These programs include:
- Indigenous Teacher Education Program, with Queen's University. This helps train teachers.
- Master of Education in World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE), also with Queen's University. This is for advanced learning about Indigenous education.
- Master of Social Work, Indigenous Field of Study, with Laurentian University. This program helps students learn to support communities.
College Programs
The school also partners with colleges for hands-on training. Some of these programs are:
- Practical Nursing, with Fleming College. This teaches students to become nurses.
- Personal Support Worker, with Canadore College. This helps students care for others.
- Anishinaabemowin Early Childhood Education, with Canadore College. This focuses on teaching young children in the Anishinaabemowin language.
- Renovation Techniques: Construction Carpentry, with Canadore College. This teaches building and repair skills.
See also
- United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin
