Camosun College

Indigenous Programs
& Courses with Indigenous Content

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Indigenous Programs

Courses with Indigenous Content

Camosun College also offers a variety of courses that contain significant Indigenous content that may be of interest to you.

 

We encourage you to contact an Aboriginal Advisor to discuss programs and funding and to answer any questions you may have.

Aboriginal Academic Upgrading (ABE)

The Community Learning Partnerships Department offers English, math and computer studies upgrading in an Aboriginal environment

There may also be opportunities to take other programs such as

For more information, contact the instructional assistant at the centre you wish to attend:

Saanich Adult Education Centre

Wendy McDonald
250–544–2192
mcdonald@camosun.bc.ca

Songhees Employment and Training Centre

Verna Barker
250–386–4161
barkerv@camosun.bc.ca

Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Sandra Lacroix
250–384–3211 ext 308
lacroix@camosun.bc.ca

Indigenous College Prep Certificate

Indigenous College Prep (INDPREP) (formerly First Nations College Prep) is an eight-month program that prepares you to enter college or university-level studies that require English 12 and Math 10. INDPREP is delivered at the Saanich Adult Education Centre on Tsartlip First Nation near Brentwood Bay.  More ...

Indigenous Business Leadership Diploma

The two-year Indigenous Business Leadership program provides you with an opportunity to explore and apply Indigenous perspectives in management and leadership while gaining a broad business education. After you graduate, you will be prepared to play a significant role in private business enterprise or in Indigenous organizations. You might also choose to pursue higher levels of study in business. More ...

Indigenous Family Support Certificate

The 10-month Indigenous Family Support (IFS) program (formerly First Nations Family Support Worker) provides you with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, awareness and values necessary to work with Indigenous individuals and families in schools and communities. With an IFS Certificate, you will have the foundation for further professional work that builds upon the strength of Indigenous culture, families and communities. More ...

Indigenous Health Care Assistant Certificate

The Indigenous Health Care Assistant program prepares you to work as a care provider for Elders in your community or in long term care facilities.  The program includes English upgrading and Indigenous Studies to help you better understand the world of Elders under care.  More ...

Indigenous Human Services Career Access Certificate

The Indigenous Human Services Career Access Program (IHSCAP) is a new 12-month program starting in January 2010 that is designed to prepare Aboriginal learners for entrance into the Human Services and Indigenous Studies programs at Camosun College. More ...

Indigenous Studies Diploma

Indigenous Studies is an exciting two-year (16-month) program that provides you with knowledge and skills to pursue a career that involves leadership in Aboriginal communities. Seventy percent (70%)of the seats are reserved for students with Aboriginal ancestry. More ...

Last updated: 18-Aug-2010 10:13 am