Kenanow Bachelor of Education
HERE YOU CAN.
The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Indigenous focused teacher education program. The program melds the wisdom and guidance provided by Elders in northern Manitoba with the certification standards and academic expectations of Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning.
Program Overview
During the development of the program, extensive consultation occurred with a variety of regional stakeholders. The suggestions, opinions, and knowledge shared by the stakeholders are reflected in the program content. The Kenanow program philosophy reflects the mission statement of UCN. The Seven Sacred Teachings – wisdom, respect, truth, humility, honesty, bravery and love – are embedded in the design and delivery of the program. Please see the Kenanow Model.
The program has a Middle Years focus but prepares graduates to teach students at all grade levels. The program aims to graduate teachers who are aware of and responsive to the needs of their students. When implementing curricula, graduates of the program will have the skills to link provincial curricula in a culturally meaningful way to the life experiences of their students. Graduates of the program will not only be proficient enough as teachers to effectively meet the needs of children and youth in the north, but capable of teaching effectively with a land-based component anywhere in Manitoba. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for professional certification through Manitoba Education.
Certification Options
Students may fulfill the requirements for the breadth courses and the teachable subjects while enrolled in the integrated Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education program. Students must fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Education.
Why Study Kenanow Bachelor of Education at UCN?
The Kenanow Bachelor of Education program is unique in its approach to teacher education. Kenanow is a traditional Cree Indigenous learning model. The word Kenanow means “all of us” or “all of us who are here” and emphasizes the relationships between and among people. The Kenanow Learning Model was adopted by the Elders as the framework for the UCN teacher education program. As a learning model, Kenanow has served Indigenous people for generations. Kenanow connects identity, place, community history, roles and responsibilities, and the process of handing down knowledge. The Elders believe that the Kenanow model provides a foundation that encompasses the past, the present and the future in education for northern and Indigenous students. The model and the program seek to:
- Reclaim and rekindle the connectedness of students to the community.
- To enhance the students’ sense of identity as learners, family, and community members.
Career Outcomes and Community
Career Pathways
The Kenanow Bachelor of Education Program is intended to address the need for Indigenous and northern teachers in Manitoba. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to apply for their Manitoba Teacher Certificate.
Students graduating from the Kenanow Bachelor of Education Program are eligible to teach anywhere in Manitoba and Canada.
Alumni & Student Spotlights and Related Stories
Sydney Bjorndalen
Read about Sydney's experience completing the Kenanow Bachelor of Education program.
Program Schedule
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABS.1001 | Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina | 1 |
| EDU.3000 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| EDU.3010 | Educating Children and Youth | 3 |
| EDU.3015 | Teaching Practicum 1 | 3 |
| EDU.3016 | Teaching Practicum 2 | 3 |
| EDU.3020 | English Language Arts Methods | 3 |
| EDU.3030 | Mathematics Methods | 3 |
| EDU.3035 | Social Studies Methods | 3 |
| EDU.3040 | Science Methods | 3 |
| EDU.3045 | Aboriginal Perspective for Teachers | 3 |
| EDU.3050 | School Relationships | 3 |
| EDU.4010 | Assessment Practices | 3 |
| EDU.4015 | Teaching Practicum 3 | 3 |
| EDU.4016 | Teaching Practicum 4 | 3 |
| EDU.4020 | Teaching Students with Diverse Learning Needs | 3 |
| EDU.4021 | Reading Instruction and Literacy Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU.4025 | The Multilevel Learning Community | 3 |
| EDU.4030 | Learning Technologies | 3 |
| EDU.4035 | Principles of Learning and Development | 3 |
| EDU.4055 | Teaching Sport | 3 |
Admissions
Requirements
-
Grade 12 with a regular or mature high school diploma, with
-
Language Arts (English) 40S, one credit
-
Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S or Essential mathematics 40S
-
Or equivalencies of above
-
Letter of Recommendation – A letter of recommendation from at least one certified, experienced teacher with be required
-
Interview – The applicant must be interviewed by a selection committee and recommended by the committee for entrance to the Kenanow Bachelor of Education program
For more info on Mature Student and other Bachelor of Arts Admission Requirements (see page 30 of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar) - Apply Now
Application Fee
- Domestic Student Application Fee: $50 plus GST ($52.50)
- International Student Application Fee: $158 plus GST ($165.9)
Important Dates and Deadlines
-
Semester Start DateSeptember 8, 2026
-
Semester End DateApril 16, 2027
Faculty Profiles
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
