New Training Opportunity – Bachelor of Education

Gabriel Dumont Institute; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

New Training Opportunity – Bachelor of Education

NORTHERN INDIGENOUS TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (NITEP)

GDI is partnering with the Province’s Universities to deliver a 4-year fully accredited NORTHERN INDIGENOUS TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (NITEP) leading to a Bachelor of Education Degree.

The Program

• GDI has collaborated with the Province’s Universities for over 40 years, training more than 1200 Indigenous teachers recognized across Canada. To address the teacher shortage in Northern Saskatchewan, GDI and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band are partnering to deliver this program.
• Are you interested in a 4-year fully accredited Teacher Training Program emphasizing Northern Indigenous Culture and language, with land-based instruction?
• Do you seek a program that emphasizes community, where you and your classmates study together for 4 years through personalized face-to-face instruction and on-site support?
• Location: Lac La Ronge Indian Band (Air Ronge)
• Start Date: September 2019
• Financial Support: Tuition, books, and income support may be available for all qualified Métis and First Nations applicants. First Nations applicants can apply for band funding. Housing may be available upon application.
• Information Session: An info session for prospective students will be held in mid-June. Interested applicants can apply through regular university entrance or mature admission if they are 21 or older.

GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment, and cultural institute serving Métis communities across the province.