Connect to Anishnaabe culture through language
Anishnaabemowin and Program Development Ontario College Diploma program
Become a language champion! Our unique, flexible diploma program will guide you on the path of Anishnaabemowin (Ojibwe language) revitalization and culture.
Learn on campus or online: With dual synchronous delivery, study in person with faculty and peers, or learn remotely from your community. The choice is yours. Both options include real-time interactions, field trips (in person or virtual) and more!
Program information
Program description
Students acquire Anishnaabemowin skills to develop and implement sustainable language programs in Indigenous communities and organizations. Students practice their speaking skills through interactions in the classroom, language immersion labs, community interactions, and through immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology activities. The history of Anishnaabemowin and current issues affecting revitalization and preservation are also studied. Incorporating the Anishnaabe world-view, students examine the role and importance of Anishnaabemowin in ceremony, cultural values, and community.
Exploring your study options? Consider Georgian’s one-year Maajii-Anishnaabemdaa (Start Speaking the Language) certificate program, starting fall 2023. Begin your foundational journey to speaking and understanding Anishnaabemowin and its relation to culture.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
What are the admission requirements for the Anishnaabemowin and Program Development program?
Anishnaabemowin and Program Development admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Pathways
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.
NOTE: A record of criminal offences, for which a pardon has not been granted, may prevent students from completing their placements, thereby affecting their ability to graduate.
What career paths can I take in Anishnaabemowin and program development?
Your Anishnaabemowin and Program Development diploma gives you many career opportunities
This program prepares students for a variety of language-related careers, including teacher of Anishnaabemowin as a second language, translator, language consultant, language specialist or storyteller. Students may find employment in school boards, communities, government agencies, education facilities and more.
Why study Anishnaabemowin and Program Development at Georgian?
Program highlights
- Receive an award-winning education in a culturally inclusive learning environment
- Gain a personal connection to Anishnaabe culture through language
- Enter into a field with expanding career opportunities
- Surround yourself with other like-minded language champions
- Develop innovative Anishnaabemowin resources that can be used in your future language career
- Access the many support services available in the Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centre
- Study online or in person
- Pathways to degree opportunities available
- Enjoy experiential learning opportunities and engage with peers in our Indigenous virtual reality worlds!
Anishnaabemowin champions: In this video series, hear from local Anishnaabemowin champions about their Anishnaabemowin journey and the importance of language revitalization.
Experiential learning opportunities
On-campus Elder
- Experience intergenerational learning with our on-campus Elder
Language immersion
- Participate in language immersion opportunities
Virtual reality
- Embark on an innovative and immersive virtual reality adventure!
- Be one of the first students in the world to take Anishnaabemowin language classes in virtual reality through AltspaceVR and EngageVR
What courses are included in the Anishnaabemowin and Program Development diploma program?
Course overview
17 Program Courses
4 Anishnaabemowin Labs
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
2 Field/Language Placements
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Anishnaabemowin and Program Development program outline.
- ANPD 1000 – History of Anishnaabemowin
- ANPD 1001 – Writing Systems
- ANPD 1002 – Verbs and Nouns 1
- ANPD 1003 – Language in the Home
- INDG 1001 – Indigenous Heritage, Tradition and Culture
- ANPD 1010 – Anishnaabemdaa 1
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
In-person and hybrid option
In this program, some courses will provide an option to choose fully in person or fully online. You’ll choose one delivery method, that fits your circumstances, for the duration of the semester.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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Do you have questions about Anishnaabemowin and Program Development? Contact us!
Thinking about applying to Georgian?
Contact Michele O’Brien, Program Coordinator to explore your study options.
- 249.388.0736
- michele.obrien@georgiancollege.ca
Already applied to Georgian?
Connect with the Office of the Registrar for admissions-related questions.
- 705.722.1511
- registrar@georgiancollege.ca
Are you an international student?
Contact our international recruitment team to learn more about studying at Georgian.
- 705.722.5158
- international@georgiancollege.ca
Questions about Indigenous Services at Georgian?
Contact Alicia Thompson, Community Liaison Officer, Indigenous Services to learn more.
- 249.388.2467
- alicia.thompson@georgiancollege.ca
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