About this program
Start Date
September 2026
Campus
Rainy Lake
Program Length
Two years
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
About the program
The Indigenous Community Advocacy: Naadaamaagewin program is a two-year transformative journey aimed at empowering individuals committed to championing Indigenous justice and self-determination. This program profoundly emphasizes Indigenous law and advocacy, fostering a deep understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and ethical frameworks. Through an immersive curriculum, students amplify voices within Indigenous communities to raise awareness and enhance their capacity for self-governance. Graduates emerge equipped with the tools to craft innovative solutions for community challenges.
Semester 1
Semester 1
| LV 113 | – | Indigenous Identity and Worldview | |
| LV 114 | – | Aboriginal Law I | |
| LV 204 | – | Introduction to Advocacy | |
| LV 213 | – | Community Development Processes | |
| CS 050 | – | College Writing | |
| – | Elective |
Semester 2
Semester 2
| LV 390 | – | Community Project | |
| LV 214 | – | Aboriginal Law II | |
| LV 210 | – | Indigenous Knowledge and Ethics | |
| LV 112 | – | Comparative Governance Systems | |
| – | Elective | ||
| – | Elective |
Semester 3
Semester 3
| LV 300 | – | Advanced Advocacy Seminar | |
| LV 310 | – | Indigenous Women: Issues & Advocacy | |
| LV 315 | – | Indigenous People: Land & Environment | |
| LV 340 | – | Mediation & Negotiation in Indigenous Communities | |
| LV 408 | – | Indigenous Justice and Alternatives | |
| – | Elective |
Semester 4
Semester 4
| LV 401 | – | Advocacy and Capacity | |
| LV 407 | – | Placement |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, ENG4C/ENG4U and MBF3C, equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
Tuition (Year 1): TBD
Tuition (Year 2): TBD
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Tim Windigo
Rainy Lake Campus (807) 274-2796 x 1218 timw@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
Graduates of the Indigenous Community Advocacy: Naadaamaagewin program are sought after for their unique set of skills and knowledge in the justice, policy and advisory, and community and social services sectors. Possible career paths include:
- Court and Bail Workers
- Restorative Justice Workers
- Community Release and Reintegration Workers
- Policy Analysts and Advisors
- Community Legal Workers
- Family Support Workers
- Mental Health and Addictions Systems Navigators
- Housing Coordinators