Bachelor of Arts in Anishinaabemowin

Tuition is CAD 6,750 per year.

Students in the Anishinaabemowin program study the Ojibwe language and culture through hands-on instruction. They develop fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Anishinaabemowin. The curriculum includes grammar, oral storytelling, and written exercises. Students also explore Anishinaabe social structures, values, worldview, and philosophy. They examine regional differences in the language and culture across Canada.

The program is taught in a close-knit campus environment with support from Elders in Residence and cultural workshops. Students engage in cross-cultural awareness sessions and participate in events like the Shingwauk Gathering and the Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow. The Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre supports research and healing related to Indigenous history. Students work with faculty and community members on projects tied to cultural preservation.

Graduates pursue careers as educators, linguists, civil servants, and policy makers. The federal government hires 5,000 new bilingual employees each year. Bilingual workers earn 15 to 21 percent more than unilingual staff. The program prepares students to revitalize and sustain the Anishinaabe language for future generations.

Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, founded in 1967, is a close-knit campus with around 2,000 students that emphasizes undergraduate teaching and community engagement. Its regional setting provides a supportive environment for study and outdoor living, while academic programs focus on liberal arts, sciences, business and applied disciplines. The university is known for personalized learning, small class sizes and high faculty accessibility—qualities that suit students seeking direct mentorship and hands-on experience.

Curricula are designed to connect classroom learning with local and regional opportunities, including co-op experiences, internships and community-based projects. Faculty collaborate with local industry and Indigenous communities to provide experiential learning that builds employability and civic awareness. Student services support academic advising, career planning and research opportunities, helping learners translate study into practical outcomes.

International students are welcomed into a compact, friendly campus where support for arrival, housing and integration is prioritized. Campus clubs, volunteering and outdoor recreation make it easy to build connections beyond the classroom. For prospective students who value individualized attention, meaningful community ties and a learning environment that bridges theory with real-world application, Algoma offers a focused and supportive option in northern Ontario.