Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program
Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke (Gaa-Yay-Ree Knee-Gaa-Way-Raa-Geh)
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The Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program provides a pathway for eligible First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples to attain a university degree without meeting Concordia’s traditional admission requirements.
Currently the program prepares students to enter the following degree programs:
NOTE: Admission to the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program is available for the Fall Term only.
About the program
- Build community in an all-ages cohort
- Attend weekly seminars for personal growth
- Access resources via the Otsenhákta Student Centre and the Student Success Centre
- Have access to sources of funding
Paths after the program
Upon successful completion of the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program, you will transition into the undergraduate program you selected without the need to reapply for admission.
Eligibility
NOTE: Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis. Meeting the admission requirements may not guarantee admission into the bridging program. Any applicant whose academic background qualifies them for regular admission is not eligible for the bridging program.
With your application to the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program, you will need to provide the following documents:
- A letter of intent outlining:
- Why you have chosen to study at university through the bridging program
- The reasons for your choice of program, including your goals and aspirations
- Descriptions of experience, knowledge or skills which you have acquired that would assist you in your studies
- A birth certificate or other accepted proof of age
- Transcripts
- Proof of Indigenous identity
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé (optional)
Learn what you need to apply,
program details and more.
Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke, a Kanien’kéha term, translates to “the four winds” or “the four directions”. These vital winds coming from different directions work in harmony with other elements to promote the growth of plant life, signaling change in the natural world. The Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program was named in the Kanien’kéha language to honour and respect the local Indigenous peoples whose territories Concordia was built upon.
Concordia would like to thank Katsistohkwí:io Jacco, who is Kanien’kehá:ka and part of the Bear Clan, for naming the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program and providing the pronunciation sound clip.
Questions?
Contact us:
kaieri.nikawerake@concordia.ca