51 INDIGENOUS STUDIES | GeorgianCollege.ca
Visiting Elders | Ernestine is one
of the Elders who provides guidance
and support to students.
INDIGENOUS
STUDIES
CERTIFICATES (One year)
General Arts and Science
– Shki Miikan (New Road) ......................82
Maajii-Anishnaabemdaa
(Start Speaking the Language) .............90
DIPLOMAS (Two years)
Anishnaabemowin
and Program Development ..................65
Indigenous Community
and Social Development (Co-op) ..........88
Fall 2025 course delivery
for Anishnaabemowin and
Program Development will be
dual synchronous: Study in person
with faculty and peers, or learn from
your community remotely – the
choice is yours! Both options
include real-time interactions,
field trips (in person or virtual),
and more.
BE A PART OF THE POW WOW PLANNING TEAM
Predominantly student-driven, Georgian's annual traditional Pow Wow
draws dancers, drummers, vendors and spectators from all over Turtle
Island. The one-day cultural celebration is open to all and attracts
thousands of people to the Barrie Campus.
Georgian was recognized
with the Indigenous
Education award of
excellence by the World
Federation of Colleges
and Polytechnics.
Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centres | Community social gatherings, feasts, cultural teachings
and crafting regularly take place in the centres at the Barrie, Midland, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses.