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What we do

SGEI provides culturally enriched educational programming for individuals across the lifespan, from early childhood educational supports to adult education and vocational training.

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Mission

The Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is dedicated to excellence in lifelong learning and empowerment through Language and Culture, by providing community-based and student-centered learning opportunities for everyone.

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Vision

SGEI is the leader in providing sustainable, high quality education and training programs, which respect our Anishinaabe Language and Culture, support present needs, and embrace our future of life-long learning.

Philosophy

Seven Generations Education Institute is cognizant of the strengths, values and traditions passed down through the generations of the Anishinaabe. Seven Generations Education Institute honours those who have walked ahead of us, respects those who walk with us and considers those yet to come.

Seven Generations Education Institute encompasses the traditional education process by blending culture, tradition, information and technology. This philosophy provides opportunities to demonstrate our commitment to the values, needs, and learning styles of our communities.

Our goal is to continue developing and implementing an education system that always takes into account the next Seven Generations. We will meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations and educate our people so they will succeed in the modern world.

Strategic Plan

Seven Generations Education Institute’s strategic plan for 2019-2024.

Annual Report

View Seven Generations Education Institute’s Annual Reports by clicking on a school year below:

2022-2023 Annual Report

2021-2022 Annual Report

2020-2021 Annual Report

2019-2020 Annual Report

2018-2019 Annual Report

Audited Financial Statement

View Seven Generations Education Institute’s Audited Financial Statements:

2021-2022 Financial Statements

2020-2021 Financial Statements

2019-2020 Financial Statements

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

View Seven Generations Institute’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for the 2022-2025 period:

2022-2025 Accessibility Plan