Oshki-Pimache-O-Win

Indigenous.
Accredited.
Original.

Delivering programs that are designed to meet individual and community needs, Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute is dedicated to the holistic educational needs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and others.

Oshki-Pimache-O-Win, which means “A New Beginning”, operates on the ideal that education can lead to a better life. The institute aims to educate its learners, primarily from Nishnawbe Aski Nation, in a meaningful way through partnerships with several post-secondary institutions. Oshki-Pimache-O-Win offers certificate, diploma, and community-based programs from Canadore College, Sault College, Lakehead University, among others. This combination of post-secondary lessons and workshops fulfills Oshki-Pimache-O-Win’s dedication to promote and support the traditions, beliefs, language, and values that make up the culture of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

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Key Programs

Oshki-Pimache-O-Win offers community-focused social and technical diploma programs that include police foundations, practical nursing, social work, business and early childhood education, among others.

Programs include:

Certificates

Personal Support Worker

Community Based Programs

Basic Radiological Technician

Diploma Programs

Bachelor of Education
Police Foundations
Indigenous Classroom Assistant
Practical Nursing
Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention
Business
Social Service Worker – Native Specialization
Early Childhood Education

Choose your path

My Choice. My Path.

“I chose police foundations because I’m looking for a career that I felt that I would enjoy doing. Here we’re able to leave our community and come back during the semesters. It’s better than relocating my whole family.”

Natalie, Police Foundations Student
Oshki-Wenjack Institute

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