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IATECStudents are able to get a great start to post-secondary through the IATEC (Indigenous Access Transition Education Certificate)!
#CumberlandCaresOver 300 people participated in a Circle Dance for Orange Shirt Day.
Experience University!Be a U of S or U of R student at Cumberland College.
Meet with an AdvisorOur local advisors will help you with career and academic planning.
Welcoming EnvironmentStudents are our priority so we do everything possible to make the learning environment comfortable for everyone.
Make Connections!Make friendships and connections that will last a lifetime!
University LabsGet practical experience in university labs.
Adult Basic EducationPrepare for your future by enrolling in the ABE program!
First Nations & Métis Advisory CouncilThe Cumberland College First Nations and Métis Advisory Council and the Elders-In-Residence support all College programming.
University ClassesChoose from several USask or U of R courses to start your university career right here at home!
Safety TrainingSafety training is included in several trades programs to help better prepare students for employment.
Move Your Career Plan Forward!Enroll in an Adult Basic Education program to improve your employment and career possibilities!
Trades TrainingGet hands-on training in trades such as Carpentry, Electrical and Industrial Mechanics!
Apply for Scholarships!Cumberland College awards over $110 000 annually in scholarships and bursaries!
Business ProgramsHave a head for business? Take Office Administration or Business certificates full-time or by distance ed.
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Health Services CareersInterested in a health career? Cumberland College offers several programs to prepare you for in-demand jobs.
Welcome to Cumberland College!Cumberland College is your pathway to success!
Featured Programs
Health Care Cook Certificate
Cooks in health care are in demand. The Health Care Cook program is designed to prepare cooks for work in health care settings, such as hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes, and privat...
Advanced Leadership Certificate
Take your leadership skills to the next level with the Advanced Leadership Certificate. In this University of Regina and Cumberland College cohort-based program, you will maximize your leadership s...
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News and Events
Cumberland College adds more certification programs for local learners
Opportunities to gain certification close to home continue to grow. Cumberland College has added the Occupational Health and ...
Free Tutoring at the Student Support Centre
Cumberland College is offering free tutoring services for students taking Adult Basic Education University Post-sec...
Senior Volunteers Needed to Share Their Stories
Employment and Social Development Canada has awarded Cumberland College an exciting opportunity! The College is pleased...
Celebrating the Cumberland College Class of 2021
Cumberland College will be celebrating students this year through virtual graduation ceremonies. Please join us in celebra...
Cumberland, Great Plains and Parkland Colleges announce International Recruitment partnership
Cumberland, Great Plains and Parkland Colleges have established an International Recruitment and Admissions partner...Upcoming Events
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Meet our Students and Alumni!
"Don't write yourself off if there is something you want to try. Hard work in post-secondary education pays off.
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Raised in Dauphin, MB but now living in northeast Saskatchewan, Katherine chose the Practical Nurse program at Cumberland College because it was close to home. After graduating in...
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Click to read Katherine 's story...
Katherine Gramlich
Practical Nursing
"I started in the Bachelor of Education at Cumberland College in 2017. I have loved my experience.
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Adopted when she was 10 years old, Shawna has used her experiences growing up in a blended family and her travels after high school to help her grow and embrace who she is an individual...
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Click to read Shawna's story...
Shawna Schellenberg
Bachelor of Education cohort
"In my first day of school, I felt awkward because I was the only student that came from foreign country. This did not last long because of the friendly environment.
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In my first day of school, I felt awkward because I was the only student that came from foreign country. This did not last long because of the friendly environment.”
Jennifer c...
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Click to read Jennifer's story...
Jennifer Carlos Dela Pena
Office Administration
"Cumberland College was the perfect stepping stone for me.
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Chandler graduated from Tisdale Middle and Secondary School in 2011. She knew she wanted a degree in Agriculture but wasn’t ready to leave home. Having the ability to take her fir...
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Click to read Chandler's story...
Chandler Hedman
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
"Nursing has given me the strength and confidence that I didn’t see in myself. I excelled in my studies way beyond what I ever imagined.
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Angie, a graduate of Porcupine High School, now lives and farms in Northeast Saskatchewan. As a wife and mother of two, Angie chose Cumberland College for her Practical Nurse training b...
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Click to read Angela's story...
Angela Black
Practical Nursing
"If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely still choose Cumberland College!
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Patty graduated from the Practical Nursing Program at Cumberland College in Melfort in 2012. Patty chose to take her training at Cumberland because it was only one hour away from her ho...
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Click to read Patty's story...
Patty Chatfield
Practical Nursing
"My favorite memory was seeing microscopic life in action for the first time. The experience was utterly fascinating, profound, and humbling.
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Congratulations to Joe for recently receiving the Pre-Medicine Award for Aboriginal Students from the University of Saskatchewan. This award is valued at $3500 and is based on pos...
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Click to read Joseph's story...
Joseph Neapetung
Adult Basic Education
"When life offers opportunities seize them. You will only get out of life what you put into it.
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Travis graduated in May 2015 from the SK Polytechnic Business Program offered by Cumberland College in Tisdale. A former MUCC high school graduate, Travis chose Cumberland College becau...
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Click to read Travis's story...
Travis Loblaw
Business Certificate
"I will be forever grateful for the learning opportunities I received. The rewards were so unimaginable!
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Deon graduated from Porcupine Plain High School in 1988 and always aspired to be a nurse. Unfortunately, as her marks were not high enough, she did not qualify for admission into ...
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Click to read Deon's story...
Deon Black
Practical Nursing
"I am so glad and proud to be a student of Cumberland. The College gave me excellent training along with world class standard practical experience
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Mathew is an international student from Vazhakulam, Kerala, which is the Pineapple City of India. He graduated high school in India in 2006 and then went on to become a Registered Nurse...
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Click to read Mathew Jose 's story...
Mathew Jose Kelamkunnel
Continuing Care Assistant
"Commitment is the best quality to build a foundation for success
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Charity is originally from Shoal Lake Cree Nation. She credits Cumberland College for helping launch her future. “I chose Cumberland College because it was the first place I achie...
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Click to read Charity's story...
Charity Whitehead
Office Administration
"I enjoy being in a classroom setting.
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Jocelynne is a member of Yellow Quill First Nation and is a mother of three.
For the past 7 ½ years, Jocelynne has been employed as an Educational Assistant at the Yellow Quil...
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Click to read Jocelynne's story...
Jocelynne Neapetung
Bachelor of Science
"Choosing Cumberland College for my education was an easy choice.
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Alannah convocated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan in 2016.
Alannah is a 2010 graduate of Tisdale Middle and Secondary School. She sai...
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Click to read Alannah's story...
Alannah Webster
Bachelor of Nursing
"I chose Cumberland because I heard great things about the program
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Matthew attended Cumberland College Adult Basic Education program in 2005-06. Originally from Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, Matthew now lives in Saskatoon with his young son and is a...
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Click to read Matthew's story...
Matthew Schnieder
Adult Basic Education
"If I could talk to someone thinking about education, I would say that if it is something they want to do or if it is a dream they have, Cumberland College can help you get there.
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After her father passed away at a young age, Ashley knew she eventually wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. However, after graduating from Rosthern High School in 2...
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Click to read Ashley's story...
Ashley L'Henaff
Practical Nursing
"The scariest decision of my life was to quit my job and return to school but it's one of the best decisions I've made.
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Paige graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina in December, 2020. Her entire 4 year program was taken through Cumberland College. In fact, the ...
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Click to read Paige's story...
Paige Powell
Bachelor of Social Work
"Staying at home to take my first year of university meant keeping my part-time job and not having to take out a student loan.
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Brittany is a 2011 graduate of Tisdale Middle and Secondary School. In her grade 11 year, Brittany said she began to seriously explore post-secondary options and decided that staying at...
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Click to read Brittany's story...
Brittany Lam Ma
Bachleor of Education
"Cumberland College bridged me to my educational goals
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Vickie is a graduate of Tisdale Unit Composite School. She has lived and worked in the Northeast area of Saskatchewan for most of her life. A few years ago Vickie knew she wanted to mak...
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Click to read Vickie's story...
Vickie Lake
University of Regina
"The primary reason I choose Cumberland College for my education because it was close to my home. I was able to live at home the first year, save money, and not be homesick. It made for an easier adjustment for me to start post –secondary.
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Sheldon graduated from Star City School in June 2017. In the fall of the same year, he enrolled in the Recreation and Community Development program at Cumberland College in Tisdal...
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Click to read Sheldon's story...
Sheldon Moore
Recreation and Community Development
"The Support Staff at Cumberland College are amazing! The Scholarship Program is a huge help!
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Cumberland College has had the pleasure of having Angela in two of our programs. Angela graduated from the Adult Basic Education Program in 2013 and then took the Continuing Care ...
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Click to read Angela's story...
Angela Stuart
Continuing Care Assistant
"Education is important. It is never too late to go to school. Keep going until you reach your dreams.
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Angelique, who is from Red Earth Cree Nation and a mother of 5, values education for everyone regardless of their age or background. As a long-term protection worker for Nechapanu...
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Click to read Angelique's story...
Angelique Nawakayas
Youth Care Worker
"I am really glad to say that I was able to be part of Cumberland College and their education system!
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Originally from Kayamkulam, India, Joji travelled many miles to study in Canada and to take his training at Cumberland College in Melfort. He came to Cumberland quite by accident but it...
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Click to read Joji Sam's story...
Joji Sam Philip
Continuing Care Assistant
"Being an older student has taught me a lot and showed me a side of myself I never knew was there.
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As the mother of 4 children, Leona promised herself that when her children were all in school full-time, it would be her turn at education. As she says, it is never too late to fo...
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Click to read Leona's story...
Leona Sanderson
University
"My time at Cumberland College has helped me become a better version of myself and has helped me to become a more confident woman.
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Dana graduated from Lamont Senior High School in June 2000. In 2017 Dana was living in Nipawin, SK, and saw that Cumberland College was offering a course in Office Administration course...
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Click to read Dana's story...
Dana Lee
Office Administration
"No matter how hard things may get, seek help and you shall receive. Don't give up because there is a rainbow after every rainstorm
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As a single parent, Danica Severight always knew it was important to complete her high school education and eventually further her training. In 2014, after giving birth to her dau...
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Click to read Danica's story...
Danica Severight
Adult Basic Education
"I have never before seen instructors who care so much about their students succeeding in school and in life.
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Stephanie Weibe was born and raised in Bolivia, South America. Prior to coming to Carrot River, Saskatchewan, she had next to no experience in a Canadian classroom. When Stephanie decid...
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Click to read Stephanie's story...
Stephanie Wiebe
Adult Basic Education
"Cumberland College was just the first step in my journey to becoming the new and improved version of myself.
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As a child, I was not a big fan of school. Needless to say, once I was done, I was d-o-n-e and set out to begin my life as a self-made man. Over the years, I enjoyed some gr...
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Click to read Brent's story...
Brent Digness
Adult Basic Education
"Taking part in this program made me a more active learner, paying closer attention and learning.
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Kashtin Moostoos recently participated in a short-term work essential and digital literacy training program at Cumberland College. The program, “Preparing for Work in a Pand...
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Click to read Kashtin's story...
Kashtin Moostoos
Preparing for Work in a Pandemic World
"Cumberland College started my journey into learning
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Alison is a first generation high school graduate and university degree holder. She is a twin and oldest of four siblings raised in the small town of Star City Saskatchewan where she ha...
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Click to read Alison's story...
Alison Elsner
Adult Basic Education
"I like Cumberland College because I felt heard, seen, and kindly respected as an Indigenous woman. I commend the College staff for creating cultural awareness within the campus.
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Jenine Burns considers Red Earth Cree Nation, located within Treaty 5 Territory, as her home town but she graduated from Oskayak High School in Saskatoon in 2014 and is currently living...
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Click to read Jenine's story...
Jenine Burns
Youth Care Worker
"When I applied to Cumberland College I had no idea I would make it this far. I had given up a lot and lost hope of returning to school.
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Danielle is a mother of three children who is originally from Lac La Ronge First Nation. Like many adult learners, Danielle faced several barriers that were preventing her return to s...
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Click to read Danielle Ray-Lynn's story...
Danielle Ray-Lynn Dobersheck
Adult Basic Education
"Stay confident. Have faith in yourself and stay consistent even when you worry you are failing. Keep your chin up. You can do this.
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Her work as an Educational Assistant for the North East School Division and Star City Colony inspired Myriam Fortier and instilled in her a love of learning. She knew she wanted t...
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Click to read Myriam's story...
Myriam Fortier
Bachelor of Education cohort
"Cumberland College helped to boost my self-confidence and learn to accept changes in my life.
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Armie is originally from the Philippines graduating from high school in 2006. Armie has always been interested in helping others so decided to enroll in the Continuing Care Assist...
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Click to read Armie's story...
Armie Hara
Continuing Care Assistant
"The staff were very understanding and encouraged me whenever I doubted myself or needed a push to keep going.
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Feeling too mature to return to high school but knowing she needed to complete her Grade 12, Jennifer, a member of the Cote First Nation, chose to attend Adult Basic Education at the Hu...
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Click to read Jennifer's story...
Jennifer Delowski
Adult Basic Education
