Aboriginal Community Campus

Aboriginal Community Campus is a stand-alone, Adult Learning Centre, with a focus on Indigenous learners, which provides a holistic learning environment with year-round quality educational programming. Accredited through The Province of Manitoba, programming at ACC ranges from academic preparation to assisting adult students to achieve their mature student diploma, accomplished through the Upgrading and Academic programs.

Our Vision

The Aboriginal Community Campus, built on the strengths of the community, will balance self-reliance and community service programming to meet the needs of the individual and global needs of the community. Everyone who attends the Aboriginal Community Campus can obtain self-sufficiency through education, training, and employment. The environment that surrounds our students will include the traditional seven teachings of love, respect, honesty, humility, wisdom, truth and bravery.

Academic Program

The Academic program provides accredited courses from a wide range of subject areas and include both general (G) courses and University/ College entrance level (S) courses. Courses are offered in two month terms, allowing students to focus on two credits every two months. Eight credits are required to achieve a Mature grade 12 diploma, thus an individual may obtain their requirements for graduation in 8–10 months.

Once students have completed their required coursework they are assisted and prepared for entry into post-secondary programming or employment.

Upgrading Program

The Upgrading program provides individuals with the opportunity to advance their skills and prepare for entry into our Academic training program or employment, depending on their personal plan.

Students are assisted with studies in language arts, mathematics, humanities, sciences as well as computer applications and career exploration. The program also promotes the study of current events and community development through field trips and volunteerism. Upon completion of the Upgrading Program students are prepared for direct entry to our Academic program.

Program Supports

CAHRD offers the following supports and services for all students attending our education and training programs:

Experienced, respectful, and certified teachers
Access to employment, academic and personal counselling
Library facilities
Computer lab and internet access
Tutoring available every Tuesday and Thursday
Guest speakers & workshops
Advocacy with external agencies
Application assistance to post-secondary institutions
Medical and counselling referrals

In addition to these resources, CAHRD ensures a holistic learning environment for students by offering on-site daycare, housing services, and personal health and fitness programs. To learn more about these programs and services, visit our Support Services section.