Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Seminar Courses

Notes

The Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program is offered to eligible Indigenous students, specifically First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples whose communities are located in Canada, who do not meet the normal admission requirements. Students will acquire the prerequisite courses and skills in order to access and transition into the undergraduate program of their choice at Concordia University. The required seminar courses are listed below.

For the admissions criteria, please see the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program under Section 14 Alternative Entry. Please refer to the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program website for more information: concordia.ca/students/success/learning-support/indigenous-bridging-program.html

KNBP 200 Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Seminar I (1.5 credits)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: Enrolment in the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program is required.

Description:

This seminar course provides a safe space and fosters a sense of community amongst students in the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program. Students’ needs are addressed by exploring themes that focus on their academic, cultural, and holistic well-being, such as school-life balance, meditation, and financial literacy. Students gain access to resources and develop the skills for long-term success during their time at Concordia University. The seminar offers experiential learning opportunities through various centres, including the Otsenhákta Student Centre. An Indigenous facilitator leads the seminar and mentors students.

Component(s): Seminar

Notes:

This course is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
This course does not count for credit in any University program.

KNBP 201 Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Seminar II (1.5 credits)

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

Enrolment in the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program is required. The following course must be completed previously: KNBP 200. If prerequisites are not satisfied, permission of the Program Coordinator is required.

Description:

This seminar course continues to build community amongst students in the bridging program. The seminar addresses students’ needs by further exploring themes introduced in KNBP 200 focused on students’ academic, cultural, and holistic well-being, such as self-care strategies, growth mindset, and connections to community. The seminar provides both in-class and experiential learning opportunities for students to continue developing skills for long-term success. An Indigenous facilitator leads the seminar and mentors students.

Component(s): Seminar

Notes:

This course is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
This course does not count for credit in any University program.