Post-Secondary Education

Post Secondary & Advanced Education Coordinator

SONYA FINEDAY

• Location: Band Office
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM / Monday - Friday
• Contact 306-937-2990

As the Post Secondary & Advanced Education Coordinator, Sonya works with Sweetgrass members who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, those preparing to attend, and she also works closely with the post secondary institutions. Her work ensures that Sweetgrass members are given a fair opportunity to receive funding. Sonya's regular work day involves:

• Handling inquiries on all aspects of post secondary and advanced education
• Receiving & processing applications for various universities, colleges, technical institutions, and all post-graduate education
• Processing tuition invoices for accepted students
• Setting up bookstore accounts for required textbooks/supplies.
• Visiting the grade 12 graduates to discuss any questions they may have on applying for post secondary
• Applying annually for Summer Student and Skills Link workers through the First Nation & Inuit Youth Employment Strategy(FNIYES) Program

Post Secondary Funding

• Sweetgrass First Nation Post-Secondary Policy Manual
• Application Form for Post-Secondary Educational Assistance - Word Document
• Application Form for Post-Secondary Educational Assistance - PDF File

Convocation & Post Secondary Graduation

• All graduates who are convocating will receive an honourarium to offset costs and will receive an invitation to attend a celebration that honouring all graduates from Sweetgrass First Nation

SITAG

Please click link to find more information on employment & training funding

NORTH WEST COLLEGE - ABE 10 & 12 in CUT KNIFE 

SWEETGRASS EDUCATION COMMITTEE

• Kim Night
• Max Fineday
• Quentin Weenie

• Education Portfolio: Councillors Rod Atcheynum & Isaac Thomas