Indigenous Language Instructor's Program

The Indigenous Language Instructor’s Program is designed to provide persons with a recognized* means of teaching their native language in their communities. Courses are also available for students who desire to become fluent in a particular language.

The only program in Ontario with a mandate from the Ontario College of Teachers to provide teacher certification in Algonquian languages, Lakehead’s NLIP is dedicated to increasing the number of Native language teachers. Our students not only have the unique opportunity to gain the credentials to teach their language but also the means to emerge as leaders devoted to the survival of Native language and culture.

As a student, you will learn Native language structure, pedagogical principles, and teaching techniques in an environment that respects, encompasses, and promotes traditional teaching practices and beliefs.

You will also gain knowledge of the traditional teachings and values inherent in Indigenous culture. Outside of your courses, you are welcome to participate in any of the cultural activities that take place in Thunder Bay and the surrounding area for the month of July which include:

  • Monday Night Potlucks
  • Wednesday Arts and Crafts Night
  • Sweat Lodge Ceremonies
  • Sunrise Ceremonies
  • Pow-Wow
  • Sweet Grass Ceremonies
  • …and more
*in accordance with the Ministry of Education
 

Transfer Options

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both. 

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.

Program Specific Requirements






More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information



All fees are displayed in Canadian Dollars ($CAD)

Arts (Includes, but is not limited to: ISTEM, ILIP, HB Mus, HBFA, Palliative Care, Dementia Studies, etc.)
Thunder Bay
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$5,984.51
$1,408.45
$7,392.96
$3,696.48
$3,696.48
$1,196.90
$1,328.05
$598.45
$664.03
2
$5,955.86
$1,325.73
$7,281.59
$3,640.80
$3,640.79
$1,191.17
$1,322.32
$595.59
$661.16
3
$5,915.30
$1,325.73
$7,241.03
$3,620.52
$3,620.51
$1,183.06
$1,314.21
$591.53
$657.11
4
$5,398.29
$1,325.73
$6,724.02
$3,362.01
$3,362.01
$1,079.66
$1,210.81
$539.83
$605.40
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$6,283.74
$1,408.45
$7,692.19
$3,846.10
$3,846.09
$1,256.75
$1,387.90
$628.37
$693.95
2
$5,955.86
$1,325.73
$7,281.59
$3,640.80
$3,640.79
$1,191.17
$1,322.32
$595.59
$661.16
3
$5,915.30
$1,325.73
$7,241.03
$3,620.52
$3,620.51
$1,183.06
$1,314.21
$591.53
$657.11
4
$5,398.29
$1,325.73
$6,724.02
$3,362.01
$3,362.01
$1,079.66
$1,210.81
$539.83
$605.40
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal1st Installment2nd Installment1.0 FCE Tuition1.0 FCE Total0.5 FCE Tuition0.5 FCE Total
1
$29,355.00
$1,408.45
$30,763.45
$15,381.73
$15,381.72
$5,871.00
$6,002.15
$2,935.50
$3,001.08
2
$29,355.00
$1,325.73
$30,680.73
$15,340.37
$15,340.36
$5,871.00
$6,002.15
$2,935.50
$3,001.08
3
$28,957.27
$1,325.73
$30,283.00
$15,141.50
$15,141.50
$5,791.45
$5,922.60
$2,895.73
$2,961.30
4
$28,957.27
$1,325.73
$30,283.00
$15,141.50
$15,141.50
$5,791.45
$5,922.60
$2,895.73
$2,961.30
In addition to the above, International Students must pay the mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) which is payable in full with your first installment. Please click here for more information about UHIP

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) SABWF  99.00
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHF139.43
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF95.14
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF30.00
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 388.57
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF59.00
LUSU Medical/DentalSMEDF *418.00
LUSU Bus PassSLBUS **252.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF156.00
Aboriginal Programming FeeSLRAB2.00
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF 0.50
Nanabijou FeeSLRNA5.00
Social Action FeeSLRSA2.00
SustainabilitySLRSU5.50
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SLRWU7.00
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) FeeSLCFS20.16
LU Radio FeeSRADF10.00
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 937.16
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay)  1325.73

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op, Part-Time, Senior, and Graduate students are not covered, but may purchase the Plan.

**
The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year
- Undergraduate Full-Time  Students (Thunder Bay)
 Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee SORIE82.72
Total Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): 1325.73
 TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Students - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay):
  1408.45
2024-25 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay)CodeAmount (1.0FCE)
Amount (0.5FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den)SABWF19.80 9.90
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHF27.8913.94
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMF5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAF19.039.51
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders BuildingSCISF6.003.00
Lakehead University Services Subtotal: 77.7238.85
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDF11.805.90
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSF 31.2015.60
Aboriginal Programming Fee SLRAB0.400.20
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association FeeSLRAF0.100.05
 Nanabijou Fee SLRNA1.00  0.50
Social Action FeeSLRSA0.400.20
Sustainability FeeSLRSU1.100.55
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) FeeSLRWU1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSLCFS4.032.02
LU Radio FeeSRADF2.001.00
LUSU fees Subtotal: 53.4326.72
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): 131.1565.57
    
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees For Part-Time Undergraduate First Year Students: Amount (1.0FCE)Amount (0.5FCE)
Orientation and First Year Experience Fee (Flat Fee - not per course)SORIE82.7282.72
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): 131.1565.57
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate First Year/First Course (Thunder Bay): 213.87148.28
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) Code Amount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHO111.56
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO95.14
Lakehead Services Subtotal 231.70
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees  
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO59.00
LUSU U-Pass Fee SLBUO152.25
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *SMEDO418.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO156.00
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSO7.00
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSO20.16
LUSU Fees (Orillia) Subtotal 812.41
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) 1044.11

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op, Part-Time, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


 First Year Students

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience FeeSORIO82.72
LUSU and LU Services Fees Total 1044.11
Total 1126.83
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia)CodeAmount Per Course (1.0FCE)Amount Per Half Course (0.5FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees
   
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHO22.3111.16
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMO5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAO19.039.51
Lakehead Services Fees Subtotal: 46.3423.17
Lakehead University Student Union Fees   
LUSU Capital FundSBLDO11.805.90
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSO31.2015.60
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSO1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) FeeSCFSO4.032.02
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 48.4324.22
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): 94.7747.39
    
First Year Part-Time Orillia Students:   
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee (Flat fee - Not per course)SORIO82.7282.72
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia) 94.7747.39
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course/First Course, First Year (Orillia) 177.49130.11
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering
 Code Amount
Lakehead University Services Fees  
Student Recreation and WellnessSATHG107.89
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMG25.00
Health Services Support FeeSHEAG95.14
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 231.70
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees  
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance *SMEDG418.00
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSG156.00
LUSU Capital FundSBLDG59.00
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSG7.00
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSG20.16
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 660.16
Georgian/Barrie U-Pass Fee **SLBUB199.04
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering:
 1090.90

* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDG) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259

 Co-op students, Part-Time Students, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.

** The Georgian/Barrie Bus Pass Fee (SLBUB):  All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.


 

2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Lakehead-Georgian (Barrie) - Non-Engineering
 Code Amount
Orientation & First Year Experience FeeSORIB82.72
LUSU and LU Services and Bus Pass Subtotal 1090.90
Total 1173.62

 

2024-25  Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) All Programs
 Code Amount Per Course (1.0 FCE)
Amount Per Half Course (0.5 FCE)
Lakehead University Services Fees   
Student Recreation and Wellness 
SATHG22.3111.16
Computer Enhancement (Technology) FeeSCOMG5.002.50
Health Services Support FeeSHEAG19.039.51
Lakehead Services Subtotal: 46.3423.17
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees   
LUSU Activity FeeSLUSG31.2015.60
LUSU Capital FundSBLDG11.805.90
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students)SWUSG1.400.70
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) FeeSCFSG4.032.02
LUSU Fees Subtotal: 48.4324.22
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time (Per Course) Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs:
 94.7747.39