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Aboriginal Bible Academy - Contextualizing Theological Education for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
As of the 2021 Census of Population, Indigenous people in Canada are not only the least likely to pursue post-secondary education (approximately 49 per cent of Indigenous students completed a post-secondary program compared to 68 per cent of non-Indigenous people), but they are also the least likely demographic to complete high school (approximately 67 per cent of Indigenous people hold a high school diploma or equivalent, compared to 83 per cent of non-Indigenous people). These discrepancies become even more pronounced when geographical factors, such as urban versus remote living, are considered. Although recent data shows improvement—with Indigenous adults obtaining higher education qualifications more frequently between 2016 and 2021—they still face unique obstacles, particularly those living in remote communities.
Created by Dan Collado for testimony/Enrich. Spring 2025.Seven Questions For Reggie Neeposh - Life Lessons From The Former Chief Of The Oujé-bougoumou Cree Nation
Reggie David Neeposh is a husband, father, grandfather, Chief of the Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Nation in Northern Quebec for one term during 2011 to 2015, Chief Executive Officer for Ouje-Bougoumou Enterprises Inc. since Fall 2016, and presently the senior lead pastor of the Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Pentecostal Church (Jishemundo Mijwap). The Oujé-Bougoumou people have overcome incredible obstacles to be recognized as their own unique Indigenous community. Reggie has been part of a team that has built an award-winning community including: the United Nations “We the Peoples” Award; Habitat II: Best Practices Award; Expo 2000; Canada Mortgage and Housing Award; and Global Citizen Award.
Created by Jordan Hageman for testimony/Enrich. May 2021.Aboriginal Bible Academy—Equipping, Educating, Establishing
The roots of Aboriginal Bible Academy (ABA) can be traced way back to 1978. Then known as National Native Bible College, its original purpose was the training of First Nations Peoples to become effective communicators of the gospel. Fast-forward 40 years later, and that mandate has not only continued but expanded so the academy could better serve all Canadian Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) with the purpose of preparing them for effective Christian ministry.
Created by Dan Collado for testimony/Enrich. Summer 2019.