{"id":769,"date":"2020-07-23T09:03:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T13:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/?page_id=769"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:45:48","slug":"waaban","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/students\/waaban\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Education (BEd) \u2013 Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/criaembed-preprod-api.innovation.uit.yorku.ca\/embed\/393\/load\" async> <\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alert alert-warning\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mb-0 has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Next&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Cohort: May 2028<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 has-medium-font-size\">The next Waaban Indigenous cohort will run in the 2028\/2029 academic year. More information will be available in early fall 2027\u2013please revisit this page for updates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-tachometer-alt h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-358785de7d00bd164ecec6f3ec2f68a9\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>An accelerated 16-month program rooted in Indigenous worldviews and ways of knowing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\u2019s Call to Action, 快播视频\u2019s Faculty of Education in collaboration with the Toronto District School Board\u2019s Urban Indigenous Education Centre, offers admission to a special cohort of students who will complete the Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree with a focus on Indigenous worldviews. <strong>Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education<\/strong> prepares a new generation of educators to address the needs of First Nation, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit students, families and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Waaban<\/em> is an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) word meaning \u201cit is tomorrow.\u201d This special BEd cohort prepares Indigenous educators to support First Nation, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit students, families, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BEd \u2013 Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education program welcome message to prospective students\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4bjIua5BoIA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a290adbbd697adde9f762f0c3b8e5323\"><em>Welcome to Waaban -- hear from Wuleeham Director and assistant professoor John Hubfield<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Waaban?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns infographics-block card-deck is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-light  p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/SpotlightAlt_600px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90000012949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/SpotlightAlt_600px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/SpotlightAlt_600px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/SpotlightAlt_600px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Accelerated timeline \u2013 earn your BEd and start teaching in Ontario schools in just 16 months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Waaban is an accelerated pathway: complete your degree in four consecutive terms (Summer\u2013Fall\u2013Winter\u2013Summer) and begin your teaching career sooner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-light  p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PerspectivePathways_600px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90000012920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PerspectivePathways_600px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PerspectivePathways_600px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PerspectivePathways_600px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Give back and make a difference \u2013 strengthen and serve the communities that raised you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\">This program is community-centred, designed to prepare teachers who will contribute their knowledge and skills where they are needed most<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns infographics-block card-deck is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-light  p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/ThreeArrowsUp_600px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90000012966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/ThreeArrowsUp_600px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/ThreeArrowsUp_600px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/ThreeArrowsUp_600px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><strong>Learn in balance \u2013 with a focus on wellness and work-life balance<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Courses are rooted in Indigenous approaches to teaching and learning, with attention to wholistic well-being, balance, and sustainability in your education journey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-light  p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/快播视频_600px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90000012958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/快播视频_600px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/快播视频_600px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/快播视频_600px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><strong>Inspire the next generation \u2013 prepare future Indigenous learners to thrive<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Graduates will be ready to support student success in culturally relevant and empowering ways, guided by Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-light  p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PinwheelAlt_600px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90000012931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PinwheelAlt_600px.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PinwheelAlt_600px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/PinwheelAlt_600px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><strong>Create safe and supportive spaces \u2013 foster culturally affirming classrooms where Indigenous students feel seen and valued<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Waaban prepares educators to create inclusive learning environments where Indigenous voices, perspectives, and identities are fostered and nurtured<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c94ad2e7d986cb4e4a3920f4a908ddd\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Teacher Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Graduates will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Primary\u2013Junior (JK\u2013Grade 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Junior\u2013Intermediate (Grade 4\u201310)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d51cf22f378abce28efdd3f0e4f4b7b\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Practicum Placements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Students participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/students\/program-based-school-practicum\/\">school practicum placements<\/a> to gain hands-on experience in Ontario schools, an essential requirement for the BEd degree. Placements are available in the following school boards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Dufferin-Peel Catholic Distict School Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Peel District School Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Toronto District School Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Toronto Catholic District School Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">York Region District School Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">York Catholic District School Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-169c2963192526b95426eda231a1d76e\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Course Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Summer terms: 快播视频 Keele Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Fall\/Winter terms: Toronto District School Board\u2019s Urban Indigenous Education Centre (16 Phin Ave., Toronto).<br><em>Note: some courses may be offered on the Keele campus in the Fall\/Winter terms<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-primary p-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61d06312323e685481a6a781e1e8851a\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Indigenous Applicants:<\/strong> First Nation (Status\/Non-Status), M\u00e9tis, Inuit.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">With a university degree \u2192 Eligible for Primary\u2013Junior or Junior\u2013Intermediate divisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">With a secondary school diploma only (i.e., without a university degree)\u2192 Eligible for Primary\u2013Junior division.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please note Indigenous candidates without a degree will be required to present proof of Indigenous ancestry to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oct.ca\/-\/media\/PDF\/Requirements%20for%20Becoming%20a%20Primary%20Junior%20Teacher%20if%20You%20are%20of%20Aboriginal%20Ancestry\/EN\/primaryjunior_aboriginal_e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario College of Teachers<\/a>&nbsp;when applying for teaching certification upon program completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Note: Applicants without a degree must provide proof of Indigenous ancestry to the Ontario College of Teachers when applying for certification.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b06d71e24225119a24cd3be9bcb13d4\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Visit us in September 2027 to learn more about application requirements and key dates for the May 2028 start.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id769_013451-1d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id769_013451-1d .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id769_013451-1d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id769_013451-1d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id769_013451-1d .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id769_013451-1d kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane769_139964-a6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I choose my own practicum placement? In my area of choice?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The in-school practicum placement (practice teaching) will be arranged through the Faculty of Education, Experiential Education Office in consultation with the students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane769_c9f667-16\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does York help find somewhere for me to live while in the program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Housing is available on the Keele campus and as well as recommended off campus housing sites.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/housing\/<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane769_c16be9-84\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much is tuition? Is there any financial assistance?&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, there are a number of financial resources to consider supporting one with tuition&nbsp;and&nbsp;other costs.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/sfs\/scholarships-awards-bursaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Financial Services<\/a> Expected tuition is approx. $15,000.00 for the 60.00 credit Bachelor of Education program. Students should look into funding options through their band office and\/or OSAP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane769_b021c3-95\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is there academic support (ie) writing, time management \u2026 available to me?&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes there are supports offered by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aboriginal.info.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">快播视频, Centre for Indigenous Student Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane769_41557c-83\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What cultural resources are available to me during my time in the program?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Medicines are provided for daily use in the classroom,&nbsp;and&nbsp;there is access to culturally relevant supports through the Centre for Indigenous Student Services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck headshots onetoone is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-advanced-slider-769_0bbb7d-90 .kb-slider-size-fixed .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{min-height:1px;}.kb-advanced-slider-769_0bbb7d-90 .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-advanced-slider-769_0bbb7d-90 .kb-slider-pause-button{color:#000;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);border:1px solid transparent;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider kb-advanced-slider-769_0bbb7d-90 carousel-quote wp-block-kadence-slider\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider-inner-contain kb-adv-slider-html-version-2\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-carousel kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init kb-slider-loading kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-size-fixed kb-slider-type-slider kb-slider-ratio-12-5 kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center kb-slider-tab-ratio-inherit kb-slider-mobile-ratio-inherit splide kb-splide  kb-slider-version-2\" aria-label=\"Slider content\" data-slider-center-mode=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-loop-type=\"loop\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"false\"  data-dragging=\"true\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"30\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"30\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"30\" data-slider-gap-unit=\"px\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\">\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-769_aed9f8-31\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It provided a space where my classmates and I could breathe and didn\u2019t have to explain what it means to be Indigenous. 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