A stronger, more resilient community starts with you.
We worked with Loyalist College & other trainers to create a selection of new learning opportunities for our Members starting in January 2024.
Availability is limited. Space will be allotted based upon need & on a first come, first served basis. All costs are covered by Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini.
Available in early 2024
Get your Chainsaw Certification
This 2-day, Loyalist College course will provide successful participants with a lifetime Non-Loggers Chainsaw Certificate. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & a working chainsaw will be provided for the training sessions.
Workshops start in early 2024
Start on your tourism business journey!
Limited seats are available for Firecircle's online workshops guiding rural and Indigenous-led businesses to tourism success.
Available during harvest season
Learn wild game butchering from a professional.
The Harvest Team has arranged for KMM Community Members to learn more about meat processing by observing experienced butcher, Steve Ruddy, prepare fresh-harvested game.
Available in early 2024
Wild Edibles Foraging Course
This course will teach students how to identify 50-75 different species of plants, trees, shrubs, ferns, and lichens. The course involves an evening seminar at the Bancroft Campus of Loyalist College, followed by a 1-day field practical hike in Bancroft.
Available in fall 2024
Algonquin Consultation 101
This course provides an introduction to Duty to Consult with the Algonquin Nation. Participants will learn about the legal foundations rooted in Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, and relevant Supreme Court rulings. The course covers best practices for culturally sensitive engagement.
Available in early 2025
Algonquin Consultation 201
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Duty to Consult with the Algonquin Nation, tailored for government officials and private business representatives. Participants will learn about the legal foundations rooted in Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, and relevant Supreme Court rulings. The course covers best practices for identifying appropriate community representatives, culturally sensitive engagement, and effective documentation. Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will gain insights into meaningful consultation processes, ensuring their projects and decisions respect Algonquin rights and contribute to sustainable and collaborative development.
Available in early 2024
Get certification in Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
Comprehensive two-day Loyalist College course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home.
Available in early 2024
Learn GPS Map & Compass Navigation
Learn how to find your way in the wilderness using a handheld GPS. The course involves an evening seminar at the Bancroft Campus of Loyalist College, followed by a 1-day field experience within a forest in Bancroft.
Sessions start in early 2024
Accelerate your design & tech skills!
Our new Accelerator program will unlock your creativity & ingenuity. Learn how to design with Canva, collaborate on ZOOM, program basic HTML websites & more.
Available in early 2024
Sustainable Trail Building 101
Join Dave Naulls on some of the trails he designed & built at Eagles Nest Park in Bancroft. Learn the basics of sustainable trail building, managing erosion, compaction, environmental best practices & user safety.
Available in early 2024
Winter Camping & Survival Course
Learn how to camp and survive in cold winter conditions. Experience and learn how to construct an igloo and snow hut, how to setup a hot-tent and woodstove, use of arctic expedition tents, portable sleds, how to select and use snowshoes, plus winter fire and shelter building.
We're committed to improving the educational & economic outcomes of our Community Members.
We are focused on creating a more educated and engaged community, with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals who might otherwise face barriers to accessing high-quality educational opportunities. By fostering a culture of lifelong learning and providing support to those who need it most, the Community Education Portfolio seeks to create a stronger, more resilient community.