We strive to bring our Special Mission to the community through programs for Professional and Continuing Education. Sitting on the land of the Anishinaabe Nation, the Professional and Continuing Education at Algoma U is committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning environment to share and learn in a respectful way.
The mission of the Centre for Continuing Education at Algoma is congruent with the mission of the University. By expanding Algoma's special mission, we aim to achieve our vision for continuing education aligned with our guiding values and teaching and cultural tradition of the Anishinaabe Nation.
Our mission is to provide cutting-edge, globally relevant professional programs that cater to the professional needs of individuals and organizations worldwide. By cultivating interdisciplinary thought leadership, embracing innovative pedagogy, and offering globally competitive learning solutions, we aim to prepare the 21st century global workforce to meet the ever-evolving requirements of the knowledge economy.
To become a leader in lifelong learning by enriching and transforming lives and careers through accessible, innovative and industry focused professional education programs, in partnership with community organizations and industry.
In the Ojibwe and Anishinaabe tradition, Seven Grandfathers were given the responsibility by the Creator to watch over the people living on earth. They gave the people seven teachings that would show them the way to live in harmony and spirituality with Mother Earth.
According to the Anishinaabe tradition, each of the seven principles must be observed together because one cannot have Wisdom without Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.
Following these teachings, PACE at Algoma University is committed to pursuing reconciliation and healing in Canada by learning from each other in line with the vision of Chief Shingwaukonse and the Teaching Wigwam concept.
These teachings epitomize the Anishinaabe character and have ensured the survival of the Nation. Today, these principles are the pillars of PACE at Algoma for sharing knowledge across cultures and generations:
