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.
Teachers participate in a hybrid Summer Enrichment Program that begins with 15 hours of asynchronous online learning modules. They then come together with Gakino’amaage staff, Indigenous leaders, northern educators, and education experts for a week of in-person learning that prepares them to live and work in northern First Nations.
See the Summer Enrichment Program Agenda and Presenter Biographies from the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program for more details.
A Preparation Program
July 2026 – Dates TBA
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
