The Wabanaki bachelor of education is a four‑year undergraduate degree in elementary education, specializing in Wabanaki languages, cultures and worldviews. The program is designed to prepare future educators through a strong emphasis on Wabanaki languages, cultures, worldviews and land‑based learning.
Wabanaki means “the first to greet the dawn” and is an inclusive term for all Indigenous peoples of the Atlantic region.
The fourth cohort begins in Fall 2027.
For inquires, contact Angi Figueroa at angi.figueroa@unb.ca.
Courses are delivered to Wabanaki communities using land‑based and place‑based pedagogies, supported by current online learning technologies. This flexible delivery model allows students to complete their entire degree from home, with the exception of land‑based gatherings.
Students learn in small classes of approximately 30, fostering a supportive learning environment and a close-knit community.
A Mi’kmaq or Wolastoqey Language Certificate is embedded within the degree, the certificate includes:
Graduates are qualified to pursue New Brunswick Teacher Certification Level IV. Additional courses are available for graduates to pursue a Level V certification upgrade.
Practical school experience is embedded every year of the program through select courses, providing ongoing opportunities to develop professional skills within school and community settings.
The program is offered across three academic terms each year:
Classes are primarily scheduled in the evenings, with some weekend and summer in-person sessions, making the program accessible for working students.
Applicants must have successfully completed high school or equivalent. Applicants who have completed other post‑secondary academic programs may be eligible to have the high school requirement waived. Preference will be given to Wabanaki applicants with relevant experience working with Indigenous youth, schools and communities.
Note: Admission to the Wabanaki bachelor of education program is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Applicants are required to submit:
Interviews may be conducted on a case‑by‑case basis
If you are interested in applying, begin your application by using UNB’s online application form.
