Once you meet all of the qualifications, you may be enrolled in the Program which consists of two parts: three consecutive summer sessions at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, and three in-school internships with a qualified Ojibwe language teacher, in a classroom setting, during the school year.

Part 3 ONLY is being offered in 2012.

The following is the procedure for applying:

  1. Complete the application form from the Office of the Registrar.
  2. Send the following to the Office of the Registrar
  • Completed application form
  • Include a $50 non-refundable application fee made payable to Nipissing University (this will be applied toward your tuition fee)
  • Secondary school transcript (Part 1 applicants only)
  • Transcripts from post-secondary institutions (if applicable) (Part 1 applicants only)
  • Two letters of reference (Part 1 applicants only)
  • Statement of Fluency Form (Part 1 applicants only)
 
Note: Applications received after May 1 will only be considered if there are places available. Apply early, as places are limited.
 
Before being accepted into EDUC 1447: Observation and Practice Teaching (Ojibwe) I, you must provide official documentation of a recent criminal reference check.
 

Residence

If you are applying for residence, you can download the residence application (available early February) and fax it to (705) 495-1772. Details of the Governors House residence complex can be found on the residence information sheet.  
 

Other Information

Other information regarding dates, fees, etc., can be found on the Summer Aboriginal Education Information Sheet.

 

Click here to download a .pdf version of the TASL Brochure. For further information, please refer to the FAQ webpage or contact the Nipissing University Office of the Registrar at (705) 474-3450, ext. 4522.