Education

K-12 Program

This program monitors attendance, monitors student progress, collaborate with education institutions and parents, attend to emergencies and issues that may arise.  Offer other resources that students might access. Take care of payables to school board, students and other entities. Attend meetings/training sessions.  Assist with basic academic guidance.

Post-Secondary Education (PSE)

PSE is designed to assist with your educational needs after graduation high school.   It can assist you in attaining educational career endeavors.  As a band member, you can apply for funding to help get your college, university, and professional qualifications to become economically self-sufficient in the employment industry.

This service includes client applications for trades and programs over 16 months, collaborate with other educational agencies for funding and other associated costs, and administer and process payables under the current policy.  Monitor student progress, Answer client inquiries about education, colleges/universities and assist with basic academic guidance.  Part-time studies are offered throughout the year based on funding availability.  Secondary resources are available through other agencies.

Learn more about the programs and services available to Sheguiandah First Nation post-secondary students, please contact our office.

Special Education(K-12)

This service includes the development individual learning plans for students that need assistance, monitoring student progress, monitor student success, collaborate with parents and other instructors, attend to emergencies and issues that may arise.  After-school programs. Specialized tutoring. Attend meetings.  Attend Scheduled training sessions/workshops.  For more information on special educations email: special.ed@sheguiandahfn.ca

Adult Learning

Th is services may include client applications for trades and programs under 12 months, collaborate with other agencies for funding and other associated costs, and administer and process payables under the current policy.  Monitor application progress, answer client inquiries about education and assist with basic academic guidance.  Provide direction for other resources as needed

Additional assistance for students

• IndspireBuilding Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
• Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
  • Indigenous Student Bursary
  • Ontario Indigenous Travel Grant

COVID-19 mental health resources

• Good2Talk– Confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia
• How to take care of your mental health during COVID-19 and the return to school (SMHO)

Other information

• Anishinabek Educational Institute
• Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities
• The Learning Portal – College Libraries of Ontario
• Tips for Funding Post-Secondary Education
• Transitions: Supporting First Nations, Métis & Inuit Students in School & Career Success
• 5 Keys to Success in Virtual Courses

Contact us

Office Address:

Sheguiandah First Nation – Education Department

142 Ogemah Miikan, Sheguiandah ON P0P 1W0

Tel: 705-368-2781       Fax: 705-368-3697

Email: education@sheguiandahfn.ca.