Paswe'aatigook Anishinaabemowin Language Immersion

Paswe’aatigook means “echoing amongst the trees” in Anishinaabemowin. This name was gifted to the program by Richard Assinewai, Anishnaabe from Wikwemikong First Nation. The Paswe’aatigook Anishinaabemowin Language Immersion two-year accelerated program is for students interested in learning their language and culture are immersed in a learning environment that is located in-community at the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN), southwest of London,Ontario.

The program’s structure will follow the typical semester structure offered at Fanshawe and will support the scaffolding of language skills while enabling the immersive and cultural integration qualities of the program to be the strongest part of the program. 

This program will also include some courses related to skills involved in sharing the language with others, teaching children and adult education theory, which will provide a pathway to further studies in complementary careers such as those in community Services.

Students will also complete an unpaid 60-hour practicum as part of their capstone course at the end of the program, during which they will apply their skills to sharing the Anishinaabemowin language with others in a variety of settings. An integration seminar to support the integration of theory and practice will be offered while the students are completing their placement. Students will be able to work with a variety of age groups, young and old, as they learn skills to share their language. The practicum will take place in a variety of settings depending on the student’s area of interest and the availability of those settings. 

This program will be delivered in a blended format with an emphasis on experiential learning. Students will participate in experiential learning activities such as ceremony, land-based teachings, and community engagement opportunities such as youth and children-focused events connected to the child care center and youth drop-in program.

Fanshawe College honours the Jay Treaty by offering domestic tuition rates to Native American students from the United States. Please contact admissions@fanshawec.ca for more information about how to apply.