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Graduate with a Secondary School and College Diploma in 5-6 years. Industry-driven curriculum, co-op, and work placements. Incorporates Indigenous knowledge, culture, language, and art. Technology-enhanced learning with 3-D printers and virtual reality kits.
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Six Nations Polytechnic STEAM Academy Innovation in Education
What is STEAM? • Science • Technology • Engineering • Arts • Mathematics 01
What sets the STEAM Academy apart • Graduate with a Secondary School and a College Diploma in 5-6 years • industry driven curriculum • co-op and work placements • Aim is to graduate students with skills that lead directly to jobs • Technology used in the classroom includes 3-D printers, virtual reality kits, and more 02
The Importance of Language and Culture • Hodinohsó:ni ̚ Values of Ga ̚nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio • Mohawk or Cayuga language class offered each year • All courses incorporate an aspect of Indigenous knowledge, culture, language, history, or art • Experiential learning: students receive an education that goes beyond the classroom 02
In the news • Minister Jane Philpott acknowledges the STEAM Academy. “Six Nations Polytechnic’s STEAM Academy praised in its pilot year,” featured on CBC Indigenous • http://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/six-nations-polytechnic-steam-academy-1.4520336 02
In the news • The STEAM Academy is the first and only school in Canada to use the Brightspace for Parents feature from D2L • https://www.d2l.com/success-stories/how-the-steam-academy-is-transforming-the-way-students-access-education-and-careers-in-technology/ 02