The
Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP)
SUNTEP was established in 1980 as part of Gabriel Dumont Institute
(GDI). It is a four-year, fully accredited Bachelor of Education
(B.Ed.) offered by GDI in co-operation with Saskatchewan Learning,
the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina.
The program is offered in three urban centres - Prince Albert,
Regina and Saskatoon - and has been designed to meet the educational
needs of Métis students as well as address the strong
need for trained, qualified Métis educators.
Dr. Geordy McCaffrey, Acting Executive Director
Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
917 - 22nd St. W.
SASKATOON SK S7N 0RN
Phone: (306) 242-6070
Fax: (306) 242-0002
The Northern Teacher Education Program
(NORTEP)
NORTEP is a four-year, off-campus program for nothern residents,
which leads to a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. Degrees
are offered in cooperation with the University of Saskatchewan
and the University of Regina. NORTEP is administered by the
NORTEP Council Inc. that is made up of representatives from
the three northern school divisions and two tribal councils..
Mr. Elie Fleury, Director
Northern Education Services Branch
Saskatchewan Learning
Box 5000
LA RONGE SK S0J 1L0
Phone: (306) 425-4411
Fax: (306) 425-3580
The
Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
ITEP is offered through the College of Education at the University
of Saskatchewan. It is a four-year teacher education program
designed for First Nations students interested in obtaining
a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. The main purpose and
goal of ITEP is to prepare First Nations teachers who will be
able to respond to the challenges associated with the ever-changing
educational needs and objectives of students in our school systems.
Mr. O. Murawsky
Indian Teacher Education Program
University of Saskatchewan
3350 - Campus Drive
SASKATOON SK S7N 0X1
Phone: (306) 966-7654
Fax: (306) 966-7644
email: orest.murawsky@usask.ca
First
Nations University of Canada
The First Nations University of Canada Department of Indian
Education, in co-operation with the University of Regina Faculty
of Education, offers a four-year Bachelor of Education, Elementary
(B.Ed. - Elem), and the two-year Bachelor of Education After-Degree
(BEAD).
Bachelor of Education - Elementary (Indian Education)
The Department of Indian Education offers a four-year Bachelor
of Education (B.Ed.) degree in elementary education with a concentration
in Indian Education and an emphasis on language arts. Options
for other teacher specialisations include: Indian Languages,
Indian Studies, Indian Health Studies, Indian Art, reading,
math, science, social studies, and physical education.
Bachelor of Education After-Degree Program (Elementary)
The Indian Education Department also offers a five-semester
Bachelor of Education After-Degree (BEAD) program for those
students who have an approved first degree. The BEAD program
begins in the winter semester (January), and has a concentration
in Indian Education. Since the Department seeks to prepare teachers
who have a well-rounded generalist orientation to the elementary
school curriculum, a background in the liberal arts with some
depth in the teaching subjects is expected.
Angelina Weenie, Department Head, Indian Education
First Nations University of Canada
1 First Nations Way
REGINA SK S4S 7K2
Phone: (306) 790-5950 ext 3255
