DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE AT SNP [ 2020-2021 ] EXPLORE OUR SIX NATIONS AND BRANTFORD CAMPUSES BRANTFORD CAMPUS 411 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ont. Program Information Sessions Monday, January 20th 4:30 - 6:30 PM Wednesday, February 19th 4:30 - 6:30 PM Thursday, March 19th 4:4- - 6:30 PM Trades Specific Program Information Sessions Thursday, February 13th 4:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 3rd 4:30 - 6:30 PM SIX NATIONS CAMPUS 2160 Fourth Line, Ohsweken, Ont. Program Information Sessions Thursday, January 23rd 4:30 - 6:30 PM Thursday, February 20th 4:30 - 6:30 PM Thursday, March 19th 4:30 - 6:30 PM ................................................... 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 Table of Contents WELCOME .................................................................. 2 TOP 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE SNP ......................... 4 STUDENT LIFE AT SNP .............................................. 6 UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS ........................................... 8 University Consortium Year 1 Program COLLEGE PROGRAMS .............................................. 10 Community & Justice Services Personal Support Worker Practical Nursing Social Service Worker TRADES PROGRAMS ................................................ 18 Mechanical Techniques Welder/Fitter Construction - Techniques CONTINUING EDUCATION ........................................20 Skills Building Programs – Achievement Centre Continuing Education (CE) Artisan Series Conversations in Cultural Fluency Peacebuilding Workshop Series Ontario College of Teachers: Additional Qualifications Courses Deyohahá:ge: Indigenous Knowledge Centre SNP STEAM ACADEMY ............................................ 22 ADMISSION .............................................................. 24 Apply to Six Nations Polytechnic University Programs Apply to Six Nations Polytechinc College/Partner Programs Application Deadlines Application Fees Locations Six Nations Polytechnic’s Other Programs and Courses FUNDING FOR STUDENTS ....................................... 25 Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP Post-Secondary Student Support Program Six Nations Band Members Additional Funding Sources PROGRAM CHART .................................................... 26 SIX NATIONS POLYTECHNIC 1 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 confident, 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 find a range of programs to choose from. What makes SNP unlike any other post-secondary school in Canada is our ability to offer first-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 Welcome to SNP SIX NATIONS POLYTECHNIC 3 TOP 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE SNP 1. STUDENT LIFE 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 was common misconception that students programs, as well as Brock University, voted number one for Happiest Students must be Indigenous to study at Six McMaster University, Wilfrid Laurier by CampusRankings.com because Nations Polytechnic, but we welcome University, Western University, we’re devoted to student success. The students of all backgrounds to come University of Guelph and University of Student Success Officers at SNP create and learn with us. In fact, it’s our Waterloo as our university partners. collaborative community relationships diversity that makes us stronger and through fun and informative campus 6. PROGRAM SELECTION helps to bridge gaps in understanding activities like student lunches and between cultures. Reconciliation is You want a quality learning experience barbecues, seasonal events, giveaways happening right now, in our classrooms that leads to employment. Our program and educational workshops. Through where students learn valuable range is broad; from nursing, to social the Student Success Officers at SNP, our academic skills while gaining a more work, to trades, Indigenous Studies, students have a voice, and we ensure comprehensive understanding of Cayuga and Mohawk languages, and that every success, big or small, is Indigenous worldviews. more, there are education opportunities celebrated. Learn more about student for everyone at SNP. life on page 6. 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, confidentiality, 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 students and staff are expected to success and we are delighted to have energy efficient campuses in Ontario, uphold these values. Mohawk College, Niagara College, with a solar rooftop, energy efficient 4 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 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, to live and a social life too. the Hodinohso:ni invented the game there’s no better place to witness the LBelow you will find 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 significance in the community. the shade under a magnificent maple Today, lacrosse games can be seen tree in the summer. Veteran’s Park Living in Six Nations year-round in Six Nations. and Chiefswood Park are a constant Six Nations Polytechnic is located in the source of activity, with different 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, fishing, We’ve partnered with Places 4 Students paddle boarding, water skiing and Food and Fun: Whether you’re (www.places4students.com) to offer 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. coffee 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