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Bachelor of Education Degree
in Aboriginal Adult Education
Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre
Brock 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 Sector
Prenatal 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; Communications
Career & Personal Exploration; Mature Student Exam Preparation
Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Microsoft Office Specialist
The BEd Program
in Aboriginal Adult
Education
The BEd Program
in 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 Program
in 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 Program
in 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)
This Program is for you if you are currently working
with, or would like to work with
Aboriginal Adults in the areas of…
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Education
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Employment Counseling
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Community Services
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Program Development
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Health
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Training
The BEd Program
in Aboriginal Adult
Education
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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 Program
in 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 – Coordinator
• Joan McDougall - Coordinator
• E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
• 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-andtimetable/aboriginal-guide
• or contact:
• Judith Knight
• Program Recruiter
• Tecumseh Centre for
• Aboriginal Research & Education
• [email protected]
• 905-688-5550 ext. 4574
Thank you
Thank You