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Indigenous Institutes

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Indigenous Institutes
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Indigenous Institutes is a group of nine Indigenous-led post-secondary schools in Ontario.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • March 2024: These institutions maintain graduation rates between 75 and 85 per cent, which is up to 10 per cent higher than Ontario colleges. They provide culturally-grounded learning environments for students who may not attend traditional universities or colleges. Over 90 per cent of graduates from these institutes transition into good quality employment.[2]
  • March 2026: As of March 2026, the nine Indigenous Institutes in Ontario are receiving $57 million over three years to ensure long-term stability and growth. These institutes provide education grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and help build sovereign communities.[3]
  • March 2026: The province committed $57 million over three years to support these nine organizations in 2026. These institutes provide independent, accredited, and non-accredited programming rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing.[1]

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