SEVEN GENERATIONS EDUCATION INSTITUTE
Culturally enriched quality education for all
High School
Using a blend of independent study and in-class instruction, we provide people in the Treaty 3 territory with self-paced high school programming.
College & University
We deliver accredited college and university programs online and at our Rainy Lake (Agency One), Kenora, and Sioux Lookout campuses. All SGEI programs are for everyone.
Continuing Education
Enjoy flexible, online courses designed to enhance your resume. Perfect for adults looking to sharpen their skills in a variety of fields.
Training for Employment
We offer training programs and micro-credentials for those in need of work. We work with individuals, businesses looking to train new employees, and First Nations communities securing training for their members.
Driving School
SGEI is an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education course provider. We offer several programs that combine classroom instruction, driving simulation, and in-car lessons.
Azhemiinigoziwin
This full-time women’s empowerment program helps Anishinaabekweg revitalize their inherent strength through education, language, culture and other learning opportunities.
Anishinaabemowin of the week (Phrase of the Week)
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Niminwendaan eyaawaan omaa noongom. I am happy to be here today.
Blog
Follow our blog for cultural how-tos and valuable information on education, employment and more.
Honouring the Past: Reflecting on SGEI’s 40 Years
January 30, 2026
We at Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) celebrated our 40th year of operation in 2025! Originally known as the Rainy Lake Ojibway Education Authority (RLOEA), the organization was formed through a series of Band Council Resolutions (BCRs). ...
... read moreWellness over willpower: ditching resolutions and choosing balance this January
January 05, 2026
By mid-January, many of us are already quietly renegotiating the promises we made to ourselves just two weeks earlier. The gym schedule is feeling overly ambitious, the food plan has ...
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See our full calendar for all of our upcoming events—workshops, information sessions, special events, and more.
SafeStart New Driver Training Program (Kenora)
February 21, 2026
This course runs weekends on February 21-22 and February 28 to March 1, 2026. This program costs only $200 for Indigenous youth aged 16-30. Learn to drive with SGEI’s SafeStart ...
... read moreCupcake Bake Sale Fundraiser
February 23, 2026
On February 23, 2026, come to SGEI’s Rainy Lake Campus for our annual Cupcake Bake Sale fundraiser. All proceeds raised will be donated to Best for Kitty, a local non-profit ...
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