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College Diploma Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Canadore College College Drive

Program Overview

The curriculum is based on the holistic teachings of the Medicine Wheel, with a focus on the root causes of addiction within Indigenous communities. You will learn both cultural and mainstream approaches to addictions counselling. Training ranges from pharmacology to traditional methods including Sacred Circles, Teaching/Learning Circles, and the use of the four sacred medicines tobacco, cedar, sage and sweet grass.

Program Key Stats

$13500 (Annual cost)



70 %

Eligibility Criteria


80
560
5.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, IELTS 5.5, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based)

Career Options

  • Alcohol and drug treatment units
  • Family resource centres
  • Young offender residential centres
  • Substance abuse prevention counselling and treatment centres

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