Bachelor of Education Degree in Aboriginal Adult Education

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural CentreBrock University

Toronto Council Fire

Toronto Council Fire is located at the corner of

Dundas Street East and Parliament Street.

About Council Fire

Council Fire has been serving Toronto’s Aboriginal community for over 30 years…

Vision Statement

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre is an autonomous vibrant cultural agency that involves and serves the Aboriginal community with confidence

for and commitment to, their well-being

Mandate

To provide counseling material assistance and other direct services to Aboriginal people to encourage and enhance spiritual and personal growth

Programs & Services

Child & Family SectorPrenatal Nutrition (0-6 mos.) Family Nurturing (6 mos. – 6yrs)

Youth Sector Little Embers (7-15 yrs) Akwego (7-12 yrs at risk)

Wasa Nabin (13 -18 yrs at risk)

Health Sector Life Long Care; Aboriginal Healing & Wellness; Urban Aboriginal

Healthy Living

Counseling Unit/Gathering Place Counseling; Drop In; Meal Program; Food Bank

Programs & Services

Education Sector Goal Statement The Education Sector facilitates life long learning for

community members aspiring to achieve a greater quality of life…

Education Sector

Literacy & Basic Skills

Creative Explorations; Self Management/Self Direction; Photography 

Media Literacy

Academic Upgrading

Math; Basic Computers; CommunicationsCareer & Personal Exploration; Mature Student Exam Preparation

Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Microsoft Office Specialist

The BEd Programin Aboriginal Adult Education

The BEd Programin Aboriginal Adult Education

• Beginning January 2011, Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre will be hosting the Ontario Aboriginal Adult Education Course being offered by Brock University.

• The Ontario Aboriginal Adult Education course is designed for individuals from the Aboriginal Community or people who would like to work within the community, and wishing to obtain their certification in teaching.

The BEd Programin Aboriginal Adult Education

• The course will be offered at Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre (439 Dundas Street East) bi-weekly on Fridays from 6-9PM and Saturdays from 9AM – 4:30PM.

• Each day will begin with a smudge and

healing circle…

The BEd Programin Aboriginal Adult Education

• Five Core Courses:• 1 ADED 4F84: Aboriginal Teacher Development (Jan – Apr)• 2 ADED 4F85: Curriculum Theory Design in Aboriginal Education

(May – July)• 3 ADED 4F86: Instructional Strategies (Sept. – Dec.)• 4 ADED 4F87: Aboriginal Leadership Issues (Jan. – Apr.)• 5 ADED 4F88: Aboriginal Teacher Development (May – July)

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This Program is for you if you are currently working with, or would like to work withAboriginal Adults in the areas of…

• Education

• Employment Counseling

• Community Services

• Program Development

• Health

• Training

The BEd Programin Aboriginal Adult Education

Program Features:

• Advanced standing for existing Native institute diplomas, university degrees and college diplomas.• Community-based education; study in your own community on a part

time basis.• Courses developed in co-operation with top Aboriginal and

mainstream educators throughout Turtle Island.• Trained Aboriginal Facilitators who will work with you and your fellow

learners throughout the program.• Culturally specific support• A degree that is recognized by our communities as well as the

mainstream.• This program does not lead to an Ontario Teachers Qualification.

The BEd Programin Aboriginal Adult Education

• Each course costs $1,050.00

• full course costs $5,250.00

• Completion of Course leads to certification or Bachelor of Education designation if student already has a Degree.

• Time Line (5 semesters over 18 months)

For More Information

• Contact: • Diane Simone – CoordinatorDiane Simone – Coordinator• Joan McDougall - CoordinatorJoan McDougall - Coordinator • E-mail: lbssupport@councilfire.ca lbs@councilfire.ca

• Tel: (416) 360-4350 ex 246

• Fax: (416) 360-5978

For More Information

• For more information visit Brock University’s Website at:• http://www.brocku.ca/registrar/guides-and-timetable/

aboriginal-guide• or contact: • Judith Knight• Program Recruiter• Tecumseh Centre for• Aboriginal Research & Education• jknight@brocku.ca• 905-688-5550 ext. 4574

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