early 20th century began to force English assimilation in the agrarian economies of Cape Breton Island and Nova Scotia. Today, the organization has a broader mandate to preserve the culture of the Scottish Highlanders, who settled in the area. Thousands of students from all over North America and around the world attend both summer sessions and courses held throughout the year. The college is also home base for organizations like the Cape Breton Fiddlers' Association and the annual Celtic Colours International Festival. Program The college's curriculum covers the following: Gaelic language Gaelic song Gaelic history Gaelic storytelling Gaelic drama Highland bagpiping Cape Breton fiddling Cape Breton piano accompaniment Guitar accompaniment Cape Breton step dance Scottish highland dance Bodhrán Celtic harp Tin Whistle Celtic weaving and textiles See also Higher education in Nova Scotia Education in Canada List of Canadian organizations with royal prefix References External links Colaisde na Gàidhlig/The Gaelic College Colleges in Nova Scotia Education in Victoria County, Nova Scotia Canadian Gaelic Buildings and structures in Victoria County, Nova Scotia Educational institutions established in 1938 1938 establishments in Nova Scotia