FOUNDATION PROGRAM pimâcihisowin
PROGRAM DETAILS
pimâcihisowin means to create a life of independence. It is a journey of self-exploration where you gain independence and embrace a fierce determination to succeed.
The pimâcihisowin Foundation Program (PFP) is a study program designed to address the gap between a student’s current level of qualifications and knowledge and the level needed for admission into and success in post-secondary diploma or degree.
The PFP is geared primarily towards Indigenous students and offers culturally appropriate education.
Courses & Requirements
Check the academic calendar to find the courses you need to take and the requirements you must fulfill to complete your program.
Academic Calendar
Sample program format
The following is an example of two terms:
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring (6 hours) | Mentoring (6 hours) |
| pimâcihisowin 100 (home-room; 45 hours) undergraduate course | Indigenous 100 (home-room; 45 hours) undergraduate course |
| UP (1 course; 90 hours) | UP (1 course; 90 hours) |
| UP (1 course; 90 hours) | Undergraduate Open Studies course (1 course; 45 hours) |
| Two Indigenous seminars (2-4 hours) | Two Indigenous seminars (2-4 hours) |
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