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About the Anishnaabe
Education and Training Circle
(AETC)
The Anishnaabe Education and Training Circle (AETC) is a community advisory
committee that has undertaken a number of initiatives in partnership with
Georgian College since its formation in 1992. The AETC is a catalyst for the
development and delivery of culturally focused programs and services that
advance the learning experience of First Nation, Métis and Inuit students
at Georgian. The overall goal of the partnership focuses on increasing the
attraction, retention and graduation of students of Indigenous ancestry
(First Nations, Métis and Inuit) at Georgian College.
The AETC is a co-operative initiative among regional First Nation and
Indigenous communities and organizations in the Georgian College catchment
area. The membership currently includes:
• Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle • Barrie Native Friendship Centre • Beausoleil First
Nation • Biminaawzogin Regional Aboriginal Women's Circle • Chippewas of Georgina
Island First Nation • Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation • Chippewas of
Rama First Nation • Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre • Huronia Area Aboriginal
Management Board • Métis Nation of Ontario • Ogemawahj Tribal Council • Orillia Native
Women's Group • Saugeen First Nation #29 • Wahta Mohawk Territory • Wasauksing
First Nation • Alumni representative • Current student representative • Georgian College
representative • Elder representative • Board of Governors' representative
Here are some of the programs offered in Indigenous Studies:
• Anishnaabemowin and Program Development
• General Arts and Science – Shki Miikan (New Roads)
• Indigenous Community and Social Development (Co-op)
For more information, contact Ashley Lacourciere, HBASc BEd,
Community Liaison Officer, at 705.728.1968, ext. 1317
ashley.lacourciere@georgiancollege.ca.
Georgian College offers over 130 programs.
