FNUniv delivers university programs directly to First Nations and Indigenous communities across Canada. Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees are completed in community, allowing students to stay close to family, land, language, and culture.
Community programs are developed in partnership with communities to ensure they reflect community priorities and success. Programs can be delivered in person or remotely, with flexibility to meet the needs of communities.
This program is designed to prepare students for a university level program of study with a goal of increasing retention and success rates. The program is also designed to increase access for Indigenous students to post-secondary programs. The Indigenous Access Transition Certificate is an eight month 24 credit certificate program.
The First Nations Language Instructors Certificate (FNLIC) is a certificate program that supports First Nations language teaching instructors.
The program is a space for anyone interested in teaching a First Nations Language. If you are a fluent speaker teaching the language, the program will assist you with your teaching methods. The program recently expanded the language groups to include Mohawk. It now comprises six language groups: 苍锚丑颈测补飞锚飞颈苍, Anih拧in膩p膿mowin, Dakota, Nakota, Mohawk, and Dene, ensuring that everyone鈥檚 unique linguistic heritage is respected and celebrated.
If you work full-time and are committed to remaining in your home community while teaching your language, this Certificate program could be for you. It is offered remotely and in the evenings. Courses taken within the program can be accredited towards a Bachelor of Education degree.