Aboriginal programs and services directory
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University of Ottawa
General statistics
| Students who identify as Aboriginal | 2 to 5% |
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| Academic staff who identify as Aboriginal | 6 |
Aboriginal languages
| Courses offered | Cree |
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Financial support
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+ Scholarships
The Faculty of Law offers scholarships to Aboriginal law students. |
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+ Other
Bursaries |
Financial guidance
The University of Ottawa provides students with information about deadlines and assists with filling out applications.
Services
| • On-campus housing/student residences |
| • Academic counselling |
| • General counselling |
| • Peer-to-peer mentoring |
| • Employment/career counselling |
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+ Other
- Elder-in-Residence |
Activities
| • Social or cultural events |
| • Gathering space |
| • Elder visits |
| • Linkages to local Aboriginal communities |
General information
The University of Ottawa has reserved and discretionary admissions for Aboriginal candidates in three of its programs leading to professional degrees: Nursing, Medicine and Common Law
Contact information
Manon Tremblay
Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Initiatives
mtremb24@uottawa.ca
Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Initiatives
mtremb24@uottawa.ca
More information online
Aboriginal Resource Centre Campus Locations
550 Cumberland Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Telephone: 613-562-5700
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Telephone: 613-562-5700
Other programs
Programs for Aboriginal students
Undergraduate
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Community-Based Native Teacher Education Program
This certificate program, scheduled part-time over two-years, is offered in partnership with Aboriginal communities and consists of work in the classroom of a mentor teacher, courses, and practice teaching. Courses are delivered through distance education (radio or telephone) and by face-to-face classes during the summer months in the sponsoring communities.
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On-campus Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
The certificate program, scheduled part-time over two-years, is offered to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis. The program consists of work in a classroom, courses, and practice teaching. Courses are delivered in Ottawa or in First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities during the summer. Fall and winter courses are delivered by distance education. There are 60 days of practice teaching during the two-year program.
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Medicine Program
Seven seats reserved for Aboriginal students.
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Common Law and Civil Law Degree Program
Reserved seats for Aboriginal students and Aboriginal course content.
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First Nations Leadership Certificate
In partnership with Saint Paul University
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