Education Information and Documents
If you are a current student or looking will be a future student here are some documents and links that may be of interest to you.
New or updated documents will be added when available.
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If an updated application is not received for continuing students (returning in September 2025) your application will not be included in the renewal process and you lose your priority standing for selection. Deadline is May 15th.
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Please inform me when you know your course is ending, the last day of school for you. There are a couple of registrants whose courses were short term.
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If you are graduating, and you want to be recognized, I need this information.
If you have not met the requirements of grades, please inform me, I do see the transcripts. The policy states in order to continue to be funded, your grades must maintain a minimum average of your program. If needed, please consult with college/university personnel to discuss your progress.
looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Gloria Harris
A Message from Education - Gloria Harris
IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: EDUCATION APPLICATION FOR NEW APPLICANTS
Note that the fiscal years for funding new applications for the SEPTEMBER start date is due MAY 15, 2025, When filling out the online application, be sure to save it first before sending.
First time applicants must include with their applications the following documents:
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Transcripts from last school attended
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Void cheque or direct deposit form your bank
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Letter of acceptance from your college or university
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Front and back copy of your “Indian Status Card”
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Cover letter outlining your educational goals
Your new application cannot be approved without sending the information listed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RETURNING STUDENTS
You must complete the funding application for new fiscal year 2023/2024 and ensure to highlight if there is new information such as change of address or banking.
Gloria J Harris
Post Secondary Education Officer/Cultural Facilitator
Missanabie Cree First Nation
Cell 705-297-4250
Home 705-450-0618
A Message from Education - Gloria Harris
A Message from Education - Gloria Harris
From the desk of …Education/Cultural Office
ONECA is the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association and they have produced a 2022 calendar featuring significant Indigenous events, accomplishments and more monthly.
SHANNEN’S DREAM was featured for the month of January 2022.
Shannen Koostachin, of Attawapiskat First Nation, lead a movement for “safe and comfy” schools in response to the dilapidated, makeshift school on her reserve. Her remarkable leadership prompted Shannen’s nomination for the International Children’s Peace Prize.
Tragically, on June 1, 2010, at the age of 16, Shannen died as a result of a car accident. Her legacy lives on through Shannen’s Dream, a youth driven movement advocating for equitable funding for First Nation schools.
On June 22, 2012, the day that Shannen would have graduated, construction started on a new school in Attawapiskat – the Kattawapiskak Elementary School
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For the month of February, ONECA featured PINK SHIRT DAY
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Pink Shirt Day began when two Nova Scotia teens saw a classmate being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. They bought pink shirts and handed them out. Soon, nearly the whole school was wearing pink shirts to show support for the student being bullied. On February 23rd, wear your pink shirt to show you will not tolerate bullying.
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2025/2026
Documents
DEADLINE for 2025
May 15th, 2025
Instructions
- Download Adobe here and use the fill and sign feature to fill this document out.
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- Next, download the application package and save this form before filling out.
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- When saving the document use SAVE AS
and save using your name.
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- If printing and filling out, please do not fold the document before scanning and sending in.
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- Email to education@missanabiecree.com
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2025/2026 Post-Secondary Application Package
Click Here to download the document
Direct Deposit Form Example
Click Here to view or download
Post-Secondary Policies and Guidelines Including Funding Information
Click Here to view the full document
Post-Secondary Student Support Program and University and College Entrance Preparation Program - National Program Guidelines
Click Here:
CLICK HERE to view opportunities for Post-Secondary Education.
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Those who wish to apply will need band letter stating what was funded, or not funded.
Scholarship Opportunities
These scholarships will be ending shortly and may be of interest to you:
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https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/kin-canada-bursaries/aQN-Rep_V
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https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/weston-youth-innovation-award/yuOXGMal3
One award worth highlighting is Algoma’s free tuition contest. Students going into first year can enter for a chance to win free tuition for 1 year. Algoma University, offers high-quality education, with in-demand programs, in a location that's right for students' unique journey; Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton, and Timmins. If any students are interested in going to Algoma, apply to the contest here:
https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/algoma-university-scholarship/NBrMPGqJc54
Click the images below for more information.
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