Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that we have been asked at the Aboriginal Education Directorate.

1. What do you do at the Aboriginal Education Directorate?
2. Can I apply for funding?
3. Can I apply for one of your courses?
4. How much does it cost to have the Aboriginal Awareness Consultant come visit my classroom?
5. Can you send me some Aboriginal Language materials for my classroom?
6. How do I go about applying for Aboriginal Language credits for high school graduation?

 

1. What do you do at the Aboriginal Education Directorate?
   The Aboriginal Education Directorate is a shared services branch of Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy and provides a policy and research focus on Aboriginal strategic initiatives.
2. Can I apply for funding?
   The Aboriginal Education Directorate does not provide funding for post-secondary education. If you are treaty status, all funding agencies will refer you back to your band for funding. You may also contact the Manitoba Regional Office of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) at 204-983-4928 in Winnipeg or Toll Free (in Canada) 1-800-567-9604. If you are not treaty, you will be referred to Student Aid where you can apply for a student loan or bursary program. You may also want to check the Aboriginal Canada Portal – Aboriginal Funding Tool which is an interactive tool to help Aboriginal students find different types of funding available specifically for Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
3. Can I apply for one of your courses?
   The Aboriginal Education Directorate does not offer courses. We provide support to teachers, administrators, parents and community agencies. Please view our links section to find post-secondary institutions in Manitoba.
4. How much does it cost to have the Aboriginal Awareness Consultant come visit my classroom?
   There is no charge for the Aboriginal Awareness Consultant to present to your class. We would like to discuss the topics you would like covered in the presentation. For bookings, email: aedinfo@gov.mb.ca.
5. Can you send me some Aboriginal Language materials for my classroom?
   Materials are available for purchase through the Manitoba Textbook Bureau , toll free 1-800-305-5515. Their Aboriginal language section has categories by grade level and language. Aboriginal language materials are also available on loan to Manitoba Kindergarten to Grade 12 educators through the Instructional Resources Library. Language materials can also be obtained from Aboriginal Languages of Manitoba.
6. How do I go about applying for Aboriginal Language credits for high school graduation?
   The Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branch administers the Special Language Credit Option. The contact person is Tony Tavares, phone number 945-6879, toll free 1-800-282-8069 Ext.6879. A publication containing information on how to apply, who to contact and what the time frames are, entitled Special Language Credit Option A Policy and Administrative Handbook for Senior 1-4, is available through the Manitoba Textbook Bureau - toll free at 1-800-305-5515.