Learning Institutions
Rainy River First Nations Elementary and High Schools
Public and Catholic English French
Elementary Schools 2 0
High Schools 3 0
Port Secondary Institutions in North Western Ontario
Institution Name City Major Programs
Universities
Seven Generations Education Institute Rainy River First Nations, Fort Frances, Kenora Bachelors of Arts, Anishaabemowin, Social Work, Bachelor of Education.
Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON Business, Engineering, Medicine, Science
Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Business, Nursing, Education, Science
University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Nursing, Engineering, Science
University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, MB Arts, Business, Education, Science
University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN Business, Science, Engineering, Education
University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Engineering, Science, Law, Nursing
Colleges
Seven Generations Education Institute Rainy River First Nations, Fort Frances, Kenora Police Foundations, Community Diabetes Support Worker, Aboriginal Teacher Education Program, Community & Justice Service Program
Confederation College Fort Frances, Thunder Bay. Automotive/Mechanical, Business, Forestry, Health, Hospitality/Tourism, Information Technology
Rainy River Community College International Falls, MN Nursing, Science
Career Colleges
Seven Generations Education Institute Rainy River First Nations, Fort Frances, Kenora Culinary/Hospitality Arts Foundation, Culinary Skills – Chef, Anishinaabemowin – Immersion
Academy of Learning Career and Business College Thunder Bay, ON Business, Health, Information Technology, Services
Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care Thunder Bay, ON Business, Health, Information Technology
Northwestern Transport Training and Heavy Equipment Training Ltd Thunder Bay, ON Automotive/Mechanical

Nearest Health Care Services:

Riverside Health Care clinic in Emo – 5km

La Verendrye Hospital – Fort Frances 35 km.

Languages:

English – 100%

Ojibwe: 15%

The main community site for Rainy River First Nations is located along Rainy River adjacent to Highway 11, offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities, especially for those interested in the outdoors. The area is well known for its outdoor sports opportunities. The Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre offers cross country skiing, and snowshoe trails during the winter months.

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