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CONT809: Teaching First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Children

Course Schedule

Session Course Dates Application Deadline Document Deadline Payment Deadline
Summer 2027 Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 7pm ET Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 4pm ET Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 4pm ET
Deadline dates are subject to change.

Summer 2027

  • Course Dates: Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027
  • Application Deadline: Sunday, June 20, 2027 at 7pm ET
  • Document Deadline: Tuesday, June 22, 2027 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Deadline: Thursday, June 24, 2027 at 4pm ET

Course Description

This course equips educators to apply anti-oppressive principles and thereby create inclusive and equitable learning environments for First Nations, Métis and Inuit children. You will learn to respectfully integrate Indigenous pedagogies and differentiate among the three main Indigenous groups in Canada. The course focuses on identifying and using culturally relevant resources, exploring Two-Eyed Seeing and integrating Ministry of Education policies within Indigenous contexts. Emphasis is placed on learner-centered pedagogy, effective assessment practices and collective responsibility for learning through professional networks. Completing this course will enhance your ability to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit children in all educational settings.

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What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to

  • apply anti-oppressive principles to foster an inclusive, safe and equitable learning environment for First Nations, Métis and Inuit children
  • integrate Indigenous pedagogies into teaching practice with respect and recognition
  • differentiate between the three main Indigenous groups in Canada
  • utilize culturally relevant and authentic resources in the learning environment
  • explore Two-Eyed Seeing by integrating Ministry policies, frameworks, guidelines and strategies within the context of Indigenous histories, perspectives and knowledge systems
  • adopt learner-centered pedagogy and best practices for assessment and evaluation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children
  • reflect on the expression "Nothing about us without us" in the context of data collection and land acknowledgments
  • analyze historical and contemporary documentation and its impact on First Nations, Métis and Inuit children
  • adopt collective responsibility for learning
  • develop a professional learning network
  • identify key individuals within your educational institution or board for pathway and transition planning

Course Outline

Each module includes a variety of resources, such as articles, videos, websites, podcasts and other media, as well as discussion posts, reflective tasks, collaborative tasks, culminating tasks, and assignments.

ModulesMinimum hours
Module 1: Building an Anti-Oppressive Foundation 18
Module 2: Our First Nations, Métis and Inuit Children and Families
Progress Update 1		 19
Module 3: Creating a Safe and Positive Learning Environment 18
Module 4: Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Progress Update 2		 19
Module 5: Indigenous Approaches to Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Progress Update 3		 19
Module 6: Meeting the Needs of Indigenous Learners 17
Module 7: Education for the Next Seven Generations
Final Report		 15
Total hours 125

Application Requirements

OCT membership.

Course Materials

There are no additional resources required for this course.

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

  • If you drop a course by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee
  • If you drop a course after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee
Session 100% Refund Deadline 50% Refund Deadline

  Updated Refund Policy

Our updated refund policies took effect starting with the Late Summer 2026 Session. Please see the refund schedule below for details.
  • If you drop a course before the course begins: 100% refund
  • If you drop a course on or before the 14th day of the course: 75% refund
  • If you drop a course after the 14th day of the course: No refund
Session Course Dates 75% Refund Cut Off Date
Fall 2026Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026October 11, 2026
Fall/Winter 2026Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, February 5, 2027November 22, 2026
Winter 2027Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 2, 2027February 07, 2027
Late Winter 2027Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027February 28, 2027
Spring 2027Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 4, 2027April 18, 2027
Late Spring 2027Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027May 16, 2027
Summer 2027Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027July 11, 2027

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.