Four Directions to Mobility Access Pathway (MAP) Programming
This wholistic ‘four directions’ project reflects Mi’kmaq tradition to directly strengthen academic programming for indigenous, low-income, and students requiring greater accommodations or accessibility as part of an innovative global Mobility & Access Pathway (MAP) Program. The first direction focuses on innovative wrap around supports improving accessibility, the second direction provides for virtual mobility experience through […]
Skills for Global Innovators
The ‘Skills for Global Innovators’ project uses an endogenous concept of collaboration that connects the Agricultural Campus to its environs through credit, certificate and microcredit course offerings inclusive of an International Learning Experience (ILE) for two historically marginalized communities in Nova Scotia – Mi’kmaq and Black/African Nova Scotians (ANS). It engages internal and external partners, […]
Global Learning and Leadership Skills Development Program(GLLSDP)
Algoma University is developing a Global Learning Leadership Skills Development Program (GLLSDP) with international partners. The project includes three components. 1) International study/work experience 2) completion of a cultural safety learning program 3) E-portfolio. Students receive a co-curricular cr., digital badge and transcript notation upon meeting the three requirements of this program. For International experience, […]
International Field Courses for Indigenous and Black Student Global Leaders
Dalhousie University provides international field courses in non-traditional destinations (Colombia, New Zealand), focusing on delivering culturally appropriate mobility experiences for Indigenous, Black and African Nova Scotian students. Our partner institutions are the Universidad Catolica de Manizale, Colombia and Te Herenga Wake-Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. The project creates online and in-person international learning experiences, […]
Communicating Across Cultures: Building Intercultural Competencies and Lasting Partnerships in Japan Using an Indigenous Wholistic Framework.
This project uses a Wholistic Indigenous Framework to design and delivers a 20-day Study Program in Japan. Our partners are Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, Sagano High School in Kyoto, and the Hokkaido University Centre for Ainu and Indigenous Studies. Our objective is to offer a safe, enriching experience that facilitates intercultural communication and adaptability by […]
International Field Courses for African Nova Scotian Global Leaders
Dalhousie University will provide international field courses in Ghana — a non-traditional destination — and the USA, focusing on delivering culturally appropriate mobility experiences for African Nova Scotian students. In partnership with the University of Ghana, Youth Bridge Foundation (a Ghanaian foundation committed to bridging gaps for positive youth development) and selected Historically Black Colleges […]
Brock Global Learning Communities
The objective of the Global Learning Community proposal is to amplify Brock University’s commitment to offer a decolonized, diverse and inclusive education. It also increases the participation of target-group students in virtual and in-country international experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities that embrace and integrate the UN sustainable development goals and develop career-aligned intercultural competencies. Working […]
Access to Global Learning
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will expand the pursuit of learning and working abroad experiences among students by addressing financial barriers, fostering broader access to study abroad programs, and creating a culture shift to shape tomorrow’s leaders. Participation in a national project will place KPU among leading institutions championing international education to prepare students for the […]
GSB Global Business Education Program
The Global Business Education program sends students to study at a selection of 50 globally accredited business schools in 22 countries on four continents to participate in an immersive global experience through semester-long or year-long exchanges, or short duration programming. Students have the opportunity to enhance their intercultural competency and professional networking by completing coursework […]
New Horizons: Global skills, Indigenous Knowledge, and Student Mobility Program
The New Horizons program provides opportunities for Indigenous students and low-income students to develop cultural intelligence and global awareness, expand their knowledge of issues relevant to Indigenous Peoples globally, and to provide students access to the innovative and culturally relevant supports, resources, training and financial backing needed to participate in international mobility opportunities. Through the […]