The Sheguiandah First Nation Education department supports students from elementary school through post-secondary, special education, and adult learning. We work with students, families, and education partners to make sure every band member has the opportunity to pursue their education.

K-12 Program

If you have a child in school, the Education department helps with:

• Attendance tracking and student progress monitoring.
• Liaison with school boards and education institutions.
• Basic academic guidance for students and families.
• Coordination during emergencies or issues that arise during the school year.
• Payables to school boards, students, and other entities on behalf of SFN students.
• Attendance at meetings and training sessions.

Post-Secondary Education (PSE)

PSE is designed to support your educational goals after graduating from high school. As a band member, you can apply for funding to help with college, university, and professional qualifications so you can build a career and become economically self-sufficient in the employment industry.

The PSE program covers:

• Client applications for trades and programs over 16 months.
• Collaboration with other educational agencies for funding and associated costs.
• Administration and processing of payables under the current policy.
• Monitoring of student progress.
• Answers to client inquiries about education, colleges and universities, with basic academic guidance.

Part-time studies are offered throughout the year based on funding availability. Secondary resources are available through other agencies.

To 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:

• Development of individual learning plans for students who need assistance.
• Monitoring of student progress and student success.
• Collaboration with parents and instructors.
• Coordination during emergencies and issues that may arise.
• After-school programs.
• Specialized tutoring.
• Attendance at meetings and scheduled training sessions and workshops.

For more information on special education, email special.ed@sheguiandahfn.ca.

Adult Learning

Adult Learning services may include:

• Client applications for trades and programs under 12 months.
• Collaboration with other agencies for funding and associated costs.
• Administration and processing of payables under the current policy.
• Monitoring of application progress.
• Answers to client inquiries about education and basic academic guidance.
• Direction to other resources as needed.

Additional assistance for students

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

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 and Inuit Students in School and Career Success
• 5 Keys to Success in Virtual Courses