FOUNDATION PROGRAM pimâcihisowin
Program Details
The pimâcihisowin Foundation Program (pFP) offers Indigenous students a supported, culturally grounded transition into university-level studies.
The Cree term pimâcihisowin translates to “create a life of independence” and the program addresses the requirements needed to be admitted into a diploma or degree program.
This program is a pathway to your chosen field of study and offers additional support to achieve your post-secondary goals through:
- Land-based learning
- Mentorship and writing Support
- Access to teachings by Indigenous instructors
- Cultural support
- Access to upgrading and university-level courses
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) |