Assiniboine recognized as leader in Indigenous education – Brandon Sun

May. 8, 2024

Assiniboine Community College has been named a finalist for the Indigenous Education Award by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics for its exemplary community-based program delivery.

ACC spokesperson Anya McNabb said the recognition highlights the college’s commitment to fostering Indigenous education and supporting community development.

“Assiniboine is the national leader in community-based education,” McNabb told the Sun in an email. “This year alone, we conducted programs in 34 communities and 25 First Nations across Manitoba.”

The array of programs, she said, encompassed a wide range of fields, including nursing, comprehensive health-care worker, safety officer, child development worker, heavy equipment operator, applied plumbing and building, early childhood education and micro-trades, among others.