Seven Generations Education Institute
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| Motto | Join us and explore how education and culture has been combined to create a holistic approach to your education |
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| Type | Aboriginal-owned and controlled post-secondary institution. |
| Established | 1985 as Rainy Lake Ojibway Education Authority |
| President | Brent Tookenay |
| Students | degree programs, apprenticeships, certificate programs and diploma programs |
| Undergraduates | university, and continuing education students |
| Location | 1455 Idylwild Drive Nanicost Complex Fort Frances, ON, Ontario, Canada |
| Affiliations | Indian & Northern Affairs Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Education, |
| Website | 7generations.org |
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is an Aboriginal-owned and controlled post-secondary institution co-founded by the ten bands in the Rainy Lake Tribal area in 1985. The ten bands are: Big Grassy, Big Island, Couchiching, Lac La Croix, Naicatchewenin, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Ojibways of Onigaming, Rainy River, Seine River and Mitaanjigamiing. Each of the ten bands appointed one member to a Board of Directors of Seven Generations Education Institute, which functions with the leadership of the Executive Director.
Aboriginal institutes partner with colleges and universities to offer students degree programs, apprenticeships, certificate programs and diploma programs. SGEI was founded to provide greater access to post-secondary education for Aboriginal peoples. SGEI delivers post-secondary programs approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The educational curriculum was adapted to meet the needs of Aboriginal learners to ensure it reflects community needs, cultural heritage and identity. SGEI is a strong advocate of lifelong learning - evident in its initiatives to raise Aboriginal student entry into post-secondary education through educational programs offered at the elementary and secondary level.
Fort Frances Main Campus is 1455 Idylwild Drive Nanicost Complex P.O. Box 297 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M6. The Thunder Bay Office is 409 George St., Main Floor Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5Y9. The Kenora Office is 240 Veteran's Drive Kenora, ON P9N 3X7.
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