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YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING 2019-2020 181151 viewbook.indd C1 2018-10-03 9:24 AM EXPLORE OUR SIX NATIONS AND BRANTFORD CAMPUSES FALL 2018 OPEN HOUSES Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Six Nations Campus, 2160 Fourth Line, Ohsweken, ON Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Brantford Campus, 411 Elgin Street, Brantford, ON WINTER 2019 OPEN HOUSES Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Six Nations Campus, 2160 Fourth Line, Ohsweken, ON Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Brantford Campus, 411 Elgin Street, Brantford, ON MARCH BREAK CAMPUS TOURS AND OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Six Nations and Brantford Campuses ................................................... Drop by one of our open house dates or reserve your tour in advance at snpolytechnic.com/visit-us or by phone at 519.445.0023 181151 viewbook.indd C2 2018-10-03 9:24 AM Table of Contents WELCOME ............................................................... 2 WHY SNP? .............................................................. 4 STUDENT LIFE ....................................................... 6 UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS ....................................... 8 Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages (Cayuga or Mohawk) Master of Professional Education University Consortium Year 1 Program COLLEGE PROGRAMS ...........................................15 Culinary Skills Early Childhood Education Indigenous Wellness & Addictions Prevention Mental Health & Disability Management RPN to BScN Social Service Worker TRADES PROGRAMS/SERVICES ......................... 24 Mechanical Techniques – Welder Fitter Trades Fundamentals OTHER PROGRAMS/SERVICES ........................... 26 Ontario College of Teachers: Additional Qualifi cations Courses SNP STEAM Academy (High School to College) Achievement Centre – Basic Literacy Skills Deyohahá:ge: Indigenous Knowledge Centre APPLYING TO SNP ............................................... 28 Admission Money Matters PROGRAM CHART ................................................ 32 SIX NATIONS POLYTECHNIC 1 181151 viewbook.indd 1 2018-10-03 9:24 AM PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to SNP On behalf of Six Nations Polytechnic, I welcome you to join us in preparing for a stronger, healthier future for all who share this land. Through this viewbook, you will discover that SNP is committed to supporting the development of confi dent, knowledgeable and skilled members of society. With distinguished instructors and smaller class sizes, SNP students experience a culturally supportive, interactive learning environment designed to support success. At SNP, you will fi nd a range of programs to choose from. What makes SNP unlike any other post-secondary school in Canada is our ability to off er fi rst-hand Indigenous knowledge, education and skills training to everyone who is committed to learning. For example, SNP is the only place in Canada where one can attain a Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh languages (Mohawk or Cayuga). Whether you are coming to us from Six Nations, or other communities and cities, everyone at Six Nations Polytechnic – staff , students and instructors included – is expected to follow the values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind). These values include fairness, sharing, honesty, kindness, integrity, responsibility, openness and more. If these values resonate with you and you are looking to learn in a truly unique environment designed for your success, I encourage you to choose Six Nations Polytechnic. Nya:węh REBECCA JAMIESON President and CEO 2 181151 viewbook.indd 2 2018-10-03 9:24 AM SIX NATIONS POLYTECHNIC 3 181151 viewbook.indd 3 2018-10-03 9:24 AM TOP 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE SNP 1. STUDENT HAPPINESS 3. OPEN AND INCLUSIVE Canadore College and Fanshawe As an Indigenous institution, there is a College as partners for college In 2018 Six Nations Polytechnic common misconception that students programs, as well as Brock University, was voted number one for Happiest must be Indigenous to study at Six McMaster University, Wilfrid Laurier Students by CampusRankings.com Nations Polytechnic, but we welcome University, Western University, because we’re devoted to student students of all backgrounds to come University of Guelph and University of success. The Student Success and learn with us. In fact, it’s our Waterloo as our university partners. Offi cers at SNP create collaborative diversity that makes us stronger and community relationships through fun 6. PROGRAM SELECTION helps to bridge gaps in understanding and informative campus activities between cultures. Reconciliation is You want a quality learning experience like student lunches and barbecues, happening right now, in our classrooms that leads to employment. Our program seasonal events, giveaways and where students learn valuable range is broad; from nursing, to social educational workshops. Through the academic skills while gaining a more work, to trades, Indigenous Studies, Student Success Offi cers at SNP, our comprehensive understanding of Cayuga and Mohawk languages, and students have a voice, and we ensure Indigenous worldviews. more, there are education opportunities that every success, big or small, is for everyone at SNP. celebrated. 4. LOCATION 7. SMALL CLASS SIZES 2. INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE Both our Six Nations and Brantford Campuses are conveniently located in On average, class sizes at SNP rarely At SNP, we know that what the Golden Horseshoe region with easy exceed more than 30 people in really sets us apart are our roots access to Toronto, London, Hamilton one cohort, meaning easier access in Hodinohso:ni (Six Nations) and Niagara Falls. to instructors for questions, and knowledge, culture, language and a friendly, more familial learning tradition. The values of Ga’nigohi:yo/ 5. PARTNERSHIPS experience with fellow classmates. Kanikoriio (a good mind), are at SNP partners with Ontario colleges the foundation of our organization. 8. ENVIRONMENTALLY and universities to ensure that students They include: fairness, sharing, FRIENDLY FACILITIES honesty, kindness, confi dentiality, have access to the best instructors, consistency, integrity, responsibility, resources, tools, and teaching methods Our Brantford Campus recently responsiveness, cooperation, openness, available. Partnerships have been and underwent $5 million worth of and trustworthiness and all faculty, will continue to be a large part of our upgrades to make it one of the most ffi students and staff are expected to success and we are delighted to have energy e cient campuses in Ontario, ffi uphold these values. Mohawk College, Niagara College, with a solar rooftop, energy e cient 4 181151 viewbook.indd 4 2018-10-03 9:24 AM lighting throughout and more. Both classes or have families and need a campuses strive to be environmentally school nearby where they can obtain a responsible, sticking very closely to our quality education. Hodinohso:ni roots as caretakers of Mother Earth. 10. FREE PARKING Because so many of our students are 9. CLOSE TO HOME local and commute, we provide free Many of our students come to us from parking at both of our campuses as well within a 40-kilometre radius because as a shuttle service between campuses they know that with SNP you don’t for even more convenience! have to go far, to go far. Students often work full time while attending SIX NATIONS POLYTECHNIC 5 181151 viewbook.indd 5 2018-10-03 9:24 AM STUDENT LIFE AT SNP ife at Six Nations Polytechnic Sports: Six Nations is the self- Canada, visible even from satellite isn’t all about studying. We proclaimed lacrosse capital of the images taken from outer space. With realize you need a safe place world. In fact, thousands of years ago two beautiful parks and walking trails, L to live and a social life too. the Hodinohso:ni invented the game there’s no better place to witness the Below you will fi nd various suggestions that turned into modern lacrosse. leaves change to yellow and red in the for entertainment, culture, shopping, Lacrosse is sometimes referred to as fall, watch the snow fall gracefully in recreation, housing and more! The Creator’s Game and is of important winter – or better yet – have a picnic in cultural signifi cance in the community. the shade under a magnifi cent maple Living in Six Nations Today, lacrosse games can be seen tree in the summer. Veteran’s Park year-round in Six Nations. and Chiefswood Park are a constant Six Nations Polytechnic is located in the source of activity, with diff erent events Also, because it is centred on the Grand heart of Southern Ontario, situated on happening year-round. River, the Six Nations community the picturesque Grand River. is able to enjoy recreational water HOUSING RECREATION activities such as canoeing, fi shing, We’ve partnered with Places 4 Students paddle boarding, water skiing and Food and Fun: Whether you’re (www.places4students.com) to off er more. The river also serves as a looking to bite into a world-famous housing in the City of Brantford, about beautiful scenic backdrop and attracts hamburger, hang out with friends at 20 kilometres away. Shuttle services hundreds of visitors every year. the local pizza joint, or curl up with a between campuses are available. coff ee at a cosy home-style café, Six Parks and Trails: The Six Nations Nations has it all. A wide variety of local community is home to the largest options gives residents and students all single block of Carolinian forest in the choices they need. 6 181151 viewbook.indd 6 2018-10-03 9:24 AM Living in Brantford RECREATION repair and rebuild through its advanced Sports