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Course Description

The First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies Senior course will be of interest to teachers of the senior division who to wish to gain further knowledge and insight into the culture, values and perspectives of First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples. This course will enable teachers to effectively integrate and infuse these aspects throughout the senior curriculum . There will be opportunities to explore in depth the First Nations, Metis and Inuit world views, challenges and successes through media, community connections and class sharing . Lists of resources and practical ideas to use in the senior classroom will be made available to candidates.

Prerequisites

  1. Certificate of Qualification:
    Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers.

  2. Post-Secondary Education:

    Must hold an acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications.

  3. 2 Full University Degree Credits in the Subject:
    Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of a minimum of 2.0 university degree credits or the equivalent in the teaching subject.

    Note: related subjects include Humanities and/or Social Science.

PLEASE NOTE:

1.0 university degree credits is the equivalent to 1 full year course, or, 2 half-year courses.

Recommendations

Successful completion is a final grade of C-

Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.

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Section Title
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies - Senior
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 10, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025
Total Hours
125.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit $559.00 Click here to get more information
PK12 Course Fee non-credit $749.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Cynthia Bettio
Section Notes

Deadline to register: July 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be permitted if time and space allows.

This session will run intensively for 3 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 42 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours.

  • 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
  • 25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

  • Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
  • Requests for withdrawal, transfers and refunds must be made ahead of course start dates. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under Policies & Guidelines
Section Title
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies - Senior
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 18, 2025 to Nov 06, 2025
Total Hours
125.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit $559.00 Click here to get more information
PK12 Course Fee non-credit $749.00 Click here to get more information
Section Notes

Deadline to register: September 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be permitted if time and space allows.

This session will run for 7 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 18 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours.

  • 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
  • 25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

  • Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
  • Requests for withdrawal, transfers and refunds must be made ahead of course start dates. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under Policies & Guidelines
Section Title
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies - Senior
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Mar 05, 2026
Total Hours
125.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
AQ/ABQ Fee for OISE Teacher Education Grad '25 non-credit $559.00 Click here to get more information
PK12 Course Fee non-credit $749.00 Click here to get more information
Section Notes

Deadline to register: January 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be permitted if time and space allows.

This session will run for 7 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 18 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours.

  • 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
  • 25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

  • Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
  • Requests for withdrawal, transfers and refunds must be made ahead of course start dates. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under Policies & Guidelines
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