Seven Generations Education Institute

Educational Assistant Training
2026-01-12 - 2026-04-23 | Ontario
Hybrid – Rainy Lake Campus
This program will offer training to allow participants to enter into the education field as support workers. Participants will focus on safe care, educational foundations, roles and responsibilities, and an introduction to exceptionalities. The training includes placement hours at a school or daycare, plus two weeks of in-person learning at SGEI’s Rainy Lake Campus.
Program structure
3 hours of self-led learning online on Thursday evenings
3 hours of online classroom learning on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.
School/daycare placement hours
In-person learning from April 13-23, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Program cost
$4,840 or FREE for eligible applicants. Reach out to the contact below to determine if you qualify for funding.
Eligibility
Open to everyone.
Apply
Apply online by December 29 at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/pcFG7iYz48
Contact
Reach out to Training Coordinator Katelyn McCaig with any questions at katelynm@7generations.org

Sewing and Craft Club (Rainy Lake and Kenora Campus)
2026-01-21 11:30 - 18:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Rainy Lake & Kenora Campus Makerspaces, Ontario, Canada
Join us Wednesdays at the Rainy Lake and Kenora Campus Makerspaces for our weekly Sewing and Craft Club! Learn how to sew, work on an independent project, or follow along with this month’s project idea. All materials, including sewing machines, are provided by SGEI.

This week’s sewing challenge (January 14 & 21): Create a pair of mittens or make a snowflake quilt block for a table runner or placemat!
Who can join? This event is free and open to everyone.
How to participate: No registration is required, just drop in. Please note that spots and supplies are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information, contact our Makerspace Assistants.
