Teacher Preparation
Gakino’amaage’s Summer Enrichment Program
The Summer Enrichment Program is the cornerstone of Gakino’amaage’s community-focused preparation program. It is led by Indigenous leaders, northern teachers, and education experts. It helps teachers to learn about the histories and cultures of northern First Nations, to adopt culturally-relevant pedagogies, and to establish effective self-care practices.
In 2025, teachers will continue to participate in a hybrid Summer Enrichment Program. They will begin their learning journey by completing 15 hours of asynchronous online learning modules. They will then join the 2025 Cohort and Gakino’amaage staff for one week of in-person learning from Indigenous leaders, northern teachers, and education experts.
See an example of the Summer Enrichment Program Agenda and Presenter Biographies for the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program for more details.
A Preparation Program
Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay
Prepare you for teaching and living in the North
Gakino’amaage will braid tradition, history, and pedagogy to create an exciting and memorable learning experience
- All new Gakino’amaage teachers must attend
- Indigenous leaders, northern teachers, and education experts will
lead sessions - Education directors and principals from community partners will
join - Other Gakino’amaage educators and staff will join
