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Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is pleased to announce another historic milestone for SNP with the accreditation of the advanced diploma in Ǫgwehǫweh Language (ADOL) through the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC). This milestone marks the first time a standalone advanced diploma in Ǫgwehǫweh language has been granted by an Indigenous institution. “Language acquisition remains a goal within the Six Nations of the Grand River community,” Six Nations Polytechnic said in a press release. “To revitalize these languages, many institutes within the community, including Six Nations Polytechnic, are currently offering programs that immerse learners in the culture and knowledge carried through our languages. This program’s existence is in response to the
Six Nations Polytechnic has a vision to achieve international distinction for excellence in Indigenous FILE education, language revitalization and knowledge.
community’s need and demand for opportunities to continue language learning at a more advanced level.” The Advanced Diploma in Ǫgwehǫweh Language Program offers learners two years of study and over 2400 hours of immersion language instruction. The program is offered at the Six Nations Campus, in a cohort delivery
that focuses on one of the Ǫgwehǫweh languages in each cohort program cycle. Upon successful completion of the program, students will obtain an advanced diploma in an Ǫgwehǫweh Language, in one of the following streams: -Cayuga Language – Gayogo̱ hǫ́ :nǫ’ Gawęnǫdahgǫh -Onondaga Language – Onoda’gega’
-Mohawk Language – Kanienke:ha -Oneida Language – On^yota’a:ka -Seneca Language – Onödowa’ga: Gawë:no’ -Tuscarora Language – Skarò˙rə̨ ˀ “SNP’s vision is to achieve international distinction for excellence in Indigenous education, Indigenous language revitalization, and continuance of Indigenous
knowledge,” said Robin Staats, Dean of Language, Culture and Lifelong Learning. “The Advanced Diploma in Ǫgwehǫweh Language is one more step that SNP is taking towards the critical development of quality assured Ǫgwehǫweh language programs and language revitalization.” Rebecca Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic, said, “The Advanced Diploma in Ǫgwehǫweh Language adds to the growing suite of language programs at SNP and has been intentionally designed to support advanced language proficiency. Many community members have contributed to the development and accreditation of the ADOL, so on behalf of SNP, I extend our sincere gratitude.” In the fall of 2026, the Gayogo̱ hǫ́ :nǫ’ Gawęnǫdahgǫh (Cayuga language stream) will be offered full-time, incorporating suggestions from the community, students, and instructors.
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