SASKATOON – On Friday, July 13, the University of Saskatchewan’s (U of S) College of Education, Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) and Kahkewistahaw First Nation will sign a MOU at the Kahkewistahaw Powwow celebrations.
With this new agreement, ITEP will offer a four-year Bachelor of Education degree program in the community. This will provide post-secondary training for Kahkewistahaw members and members of surrounding communities.
The U of S has been offering ITEP community-based programs since 1974. With over 40 years of community experience, the program has been a trailblazer in the field of First Nation community-based teacher education.
For more information, contact:
Mika Lafond
Indian Teacher Education Program
College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-7686
itep@usask.ca