Maskwacis Cultural College facts for kids
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Maskwacis Cultural Centre |
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| Motto | Start your journey |
| Type | Two-year tribal college |
| President | Dr. Claudine Louis |
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P.O. Box 960 Maskwacis T0C 1N0
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52°49′16″N 113°27′16″W / 52.8210°N 113.4544°W |
| Campus | urban/suburban reserve |
| Website | http://www.mccedu.ca |
Maskwacis Cultural College (MCC) is a special school in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. It helps students learn many things. You can learn to read better, get a two-year college diploma, or even start your university studies here. It's a place for people from the Four Nations of Maskwacis to grow and learn.
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Working Together: Partnerships
MCC is part of a group called the First Nation and Adult Higher Education Consortium. This group works to make sure that people from the First Nations in Western Canada can get great education. They make sure that First Nations people are in charge of their own learning programs.
The Story of MCC: History
The story of Maskwacis Cultural College began in 1974. The Four Bands of Hobbema (now Maskwacis) started the Maskwacis Cultural Centre. Their main goal was to keep the Plains Cree culture and history alive. They also wanted to help the Cree language grow. The Centre helped people from the Four Nations find college courses.
In 1986, the leaders of the college wanted it to be officially recognized as a school. The Chiefs from the Samson, Ermineskin, Louis Bull, and Montana Bands helped them. In July 1988, a special law was passed in Alberta. This law made Maskwacis Cultural College an official private school. It meant MCC could give out certificates and diplomas to its students.
Since 1987, the courses at Maskwacis Cultural College have been recognized by big universities. These include the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. This means students can start their university studies at MCC and then move to these larger universities. MCC has also shared its programs with other colleges.
What You Can Study: Programs
At MCC, students can complete the first two years of many different university degrees. This means you can start your university journey close to home. MCC also offers many other helpful programs. These include courses to improve your basic skills, and programs that give you a certificate or a diploma.
Learning Areas: Academics
Teachers from other universities and colleges come to MCC to teach students. Here are some of the exciting programs you can study at MCC:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE): Helps you improve your reading, writing, and math skills.
- Bachelor of Education: For students who want to become teachers.
- Bachelor of Arts: A wide range of subjects for those who love learning.
- Academic Upgrading: Helps you get ready for college or university.
- Cree Language Instructor Training Diploma: Learn to teach the Cree language.
- Diploma leading to Bachelor of Education: A step towards becoming a teacher.
- Diploma leading to Bachelor of Arts: A step towards a university arts degree.
- First Nations Management Diploma: Learn how to manage organizations.
- Indigenous Social Work Diploma: Learn to help people and communities.
- Educational Assistant (Special Needs): Learn to support students with special needs.
- Maskwacis Administrative Assistant: Learn office skills.
- Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) Program: Get credit for what you already know.
- University & College Preparation (UCEPP): Get ready for higher education.
- University outreach program: Connects students with university resources.
Help with Costs: Scholarships and Bursaries
The Government of Canada has a special tool to help Indigenous students. It lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other ways to get money for school. These are offered by governments, universities, and companies to help Indigenous students go to college or university.
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