Indigenous learners
Information for First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners: studying online from your community, funding to ask about, and the support available while you study.
Funding organizations set their own rules — check with them before you count on funding.
Ask your Nation’s education or post-secondary coordinator whether a career-college program can be supported.
Indigenous organizations across Alberta deliver training and employment support.
Find your ISET →Métis learnersRupertsland Institute, an affiliate of the Métis Nation of Alberta, supports Métis education and training.
Rupertsland →Other optionsEmployer support, student aid for designated programs and more.
Funding finder →Study without moving away
Coursework is online and self-paced, so you can study from home — on reserve, in a Métis settlement or in town — without moving away from family, work or community responsibilities. You need a computer and a reliable internet connection.
Start early. Approval usually has to come before you enrol. Ucademy can provide program outlines, hours and enrolment letters that funders often ask for.
Support while you study
Frequently asked questions
Can my First Nation pay for a Ucademy program?
Many First Nations support post-secondary education for members, and each Nation sets its own rules about which programs and schools it supports. Ask your Nation’s education office before you apply.
Can I study without leaving my community?
The coursework is online and self-paced, so you can study from home with a computer and reliable internet. Programs that include a practicum need some in-person hours at a workplace, which can be in or near your community when a suitable host is available.
Who funds training for Métis learners in Alberta?
Rupertsland Institute, an affiliate of the Métis Nation of Alberta, supports Métis education and training, including funding for eligible learners. Contact them about your plans.
Can I start a program right now?
Not yet — enrolment is not open. Request Information to join the waitlist and be notified as soon as that changes.
Funding and support to ask about
Approval usually has to come before you enrol, so start these conversations early. Ucademy can provide program outlines, hours and enrolment letters that funders often ask for.
Email info@ucademy.ca, request a call back or book an information session. You can also try a free sample lesson to see how online study feels.
Questions?
Email info@ucademy.ca, request a call back or book an information session. You can also try a free sample lesson.