University of New Brunswick

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The Mi'kmaq-Maliseet Institute (MMI) is the only centre for Aboriginal education studies in the Atlantic region. The Institute administers programs for First Nations students at the University of New Brunswick and helps First Nations students enter the undergraduate faculty of their choice. MMI also offers the BEd Degree Program and the Bridging Year for Aboriginal Students, and the First Nations Business Administration Certificate.

MMI works closely with First Nations to expand the professionalhorizons of young adults and mature students. The more than 150
graduates of the BEd program and a growing group of Business
Administration graduates are bringing their new expertise totheir home communities. The Institute designs and offers programswhich meet stated needs of the First Nations and contribute totheir educational and professional growth. Graduates have enteredcareers in education, administration, government, counselling,
and many other fields.

UNB Programs at MMI

The Bridging Year has been offered since 1991. Students follow anindividually designed program of studies that helps them enterthe undergraduate program they choose in Arts, Business
Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Forestry &
Environmental Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, or Science.
Students take grade 12 courses required for admission, along withfirst-year university credit courses. Upon completing the
Bridging Year successfully, they are automatically admitted totheir chosen degree, and their credit courses are advanced to thedegree program.

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) for Aboriginal Students began in
1977. The majority of licensed First Nations teachers in the
Maritimes are graduates of this UNB program, which offers aseparate admissions procedure and academic advice and support.

The First Nations Business Administration Certificate (FNBAC)
began in the Fall of 2002. The certificate is equivalent to thefirst two years of the Bachelor of Business Administration degreeoffered by UNB?s Faculty of Administration. The FNBAC offersspecialty courses on First Nations business topics, smaller classsize, tutoring, individual support, and a work placement (co-op)
term. Following the certificate, students may elect to completethe BBA with an additional two years of study.

Individual guidance, tutoring and mentoring are important partsof what makes MMI a special place. Personal contact withinstructors and advisers is a regular part of the university day,
and student and faculty events help create a community atmosphereon campus. First Nations elders and other experts speak tostudents about academic and cultural issues, adding deeperinsight to courses and assignments.

For more information about UNB programs at MMI, or to apply,
visit our website, or call us at 506-453-4840. We look forward toseeing you!

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