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History

In April 1994 the Wautebek Training Institute and Nda-Gkenjge-Gamig Educational Institute merged to create the Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute (KTEI). Kenjgewin Teg developed Joint Management Committees with the affiliated educational institutions. In January, 2022, Kenjgewin Teg received accreditation from the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council to offer certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Partnerships

University

* Indigenous Teacher Education Program, Queens' University * Master of Education in World Indigenous Studies in Education (WISE), Queens' University * Master of Social Work, Indigenous Field of Study, Laurentian University

College

* Practical Nursing, Fleming College * Personal Support Worker, Canadore College * Anishinaabemowin Early Childhood Education, Canadore College * Renovation Techniques: Construction Carpentry, Canadore College

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