Courage to Soar

The Courage to Soar program is one of three employment programs at Minwaashin. It is a specialized, smaller class size program, allowing for direct support. It operates September to March, annually in partnership with Algonquin College.

Graduates will build their confidence, learn administrative and employment based skills, and earn a certificate from Algonquin College.

The Courage to Soar program is for

First Nation, Inuit, or Métis woman
over 18 years of age
at risk of or ever experienced domestic violence
seeking to build economic security and confidence

have some basic computer skills and have taken the Employment Readiness program
can commit to a 7 month school program (including in-person lessons, workshops, guest lectures, as well as school work to be completed independently).

Please note that the application process for Fall 2026 is now closed. We thank all who applied.