Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) is an Aboriginal-owned and controlled

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institution in Canada. Aboriginal institutes partner with colleges and universities to offer students degree programs, apprenticeships, certificate programs and diploma programs. AEI was founded to provide greater access to post-secondary education for Aboriginal peoples. AEI delivers post-secondary programs approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The educational curriculum was adapted to meet the needs of Aboriginal learners to ensure it reflects community needs, cultural heritage and identity.

Campus

The AEI main office is located on the

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, and its satellite campuses are on

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and Munsee-Delaware First Nation. The Main Campus is 1 Migiizi Miikan in North Bay. The Munsee-Delaware Campus is located 533 Thomigo Road in

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. The Fort William Campus is located in 300 Anemki Place, Suite A in Fort William First Nation.

History

In June 1993, The

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(UOI), at the Anishinabek Grand Council on the Chippewa's of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, the Chiefs in Assembly directed the Union of Ontario Indians Education Directorate to develop a model of an

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post-secondary institution. The model includes provisions for satellite campuses and a community-based delivery system. In June 1994, the Chiefs at the Anishinabek Grand Council on the

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, directed that, the Education Directorate formally establish the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) in accordance with the model that was submitted and ratified. (Res. 94/13)

Partnerships

AEI offers programs and courses of study in partnership with all levels of government; commissions; industries; commerce and other education and training institutions. AEI offers programs in partnership with Canadore College, St.Clair College and more.

Programs offered

*Native Early Childhood Education *First Nation Child Welfare Advocate Certificate *Native Community Worker - Traditional Healing Methods Diploma *Pre Health Sciences Certificate *Social Service Worker (Tending the Fire/Caring for Water) Diploma *Personal Support Worker - Certificate *Practical Nursing Diploma

Scholarships & Bursaries

The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation.Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool
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