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Do you love working with preschool and kindergarten-aged children?
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma program provides the training you need to work with young children in a variety of settings.
Accepting
Applications
Fall 2026
2 years- 5 semesters
Online Only
On Campus
Oshki-Wenjack partnered with Canadore College to offer this unique program that combines both Indigenous and Western approaches to Early Childhood Education as you learn about child development. Oshki-Wenjack’s provides a unique appreciation for Indigenous cultural and worldviews. Students take courses in-person, online, and complete field placements.
Graduates of this program can apply to become a Registered ECE with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
Year 1: $4082.74 Year 2: $3920.74
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONGrade 12 Diploma including Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U) OR a Mature Student Test for applicants who are 19+
Note: Low enrollment may result in cancellation of this program.
• Two-step TB test (Year 1)
• One-step TB test (Year 2)
• Up-to-date immunization including minimum two vaccinations for COVID-19
Criminal record with vulnerable sector check
We're here to help!
Toll Free: 1-866-636-7454
Phone: 807-626-1897
E-mail: recruitment@oshki.ca
This program is accredited by Oshki-Wenjack, and thus only has one step:
APPLY NOWCODE COURSE HOURS
ECE111 Child Development I 42
ECE120 Introduction to Practice 28
ECE118 Health, Safety & Nutrition 42
ECE145 Emotional Intelligence & Guidance 42
ECE125 Observation 28
CMM125 College Communication I 42
GEDED General Education Elective: 42
GED135 Personal Success
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE113 Observation & Documentation 42
ECE114 Language and Literacy 42
ECE117 Preschool 42
ECE119 Creative Expression 30
ECE121 Infant & Toddler 42
SOC100 Foundations of Sociology 42
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE201 Outdoor Education 42
GENED General Education Elective:
GED110 Introduction to Personal Finance 42
ECE206 Kindergarten & School Age 42
ECE202 Placement Preparation 28
ECE203 Special Education 42
ECE200 Children’s Science and Math 42
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE208 Field Placement Seminar 28
ECE207 Field Placement I: 7 Week Field Placement (4 weeks in Thunder Bay and 3 weeks in community, 252 hours)
CODE COURSE HOURS
ECE207 Field Placement II: 7 Week Field Placement (5 weeks in Thunder Bay and 2 weeks in community, 252 hours)
CODE COURSE HOURS
CODE COURSE HOURS
All University & College programs require that you complete two applications.
There’s a lot of information in this section, but our recruitment team is happy to assist with any questions you might have, to help you find funding, or to guide you through this process. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
Phone: (807) 626-1880
Toll-free: 1 866-636-7454
Email: recruitment@oshki.ca
⚠︎ Before you start, please ensure that you meet the program requirements listed above. If you aren’t sure or if you have questions, contact us at recruitment@oshki.ca.
Applying to a course with an Accreditation Partner has multiple steps:
This Oshki-Wenjack application form will start the process and will ask for detailed information such as:
You will receive a confirmation within four business days.
Fill in a separate Canadore application and send it to recruitment@oshki.ca. (Do Not make an OCAS application for Canadore programs.)
Please keep in mind that books are not included in tuition and need to be purchased separately.
Getting funding for this program?
Contact your First Nation community funding agency to confirm deadlines for funding applications and apply for funding. Your application may only be considered if it is received on time.
Oshki-Wenjack is not responsible for submitting your funding applications, but staff can support you in completing them. You may also wish to apply to OSAP for loans and grants. In addition, Oshki-Wenjack’s Financial Aid Officer (financial-aid@oshki.ca) is available to assist you with OSAP applications and to help you research and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Students will need to request that their funder send a copy of their sponsorship letter for tuition to Algoma University directly to studentsponsorships@algomau.ca.
The Funder will need to send a copy of their sponsorship letter for book/supplies to the Follett Bookstore at Confederation College directly to Nick Tucci - 0930mgr@follett.com
Please also ensure that your confirmed sponsorship letter is sent to admissions@oshki.ca. You can register for your classes once the Sponsorship Letter is received.
Algoma University’s Financial Aid Office – fao@algomau.ca is available to assist with OSAP applications and help to research and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Self-funding your tuition fees?
If you are self-funding, you can pay your tuition by contacting our admissions officer for assistance at admissions@oshki.ca.
Students who are self-funded can visit this link for information on how to pay their balance owing - algomau.ca/payments
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