IIC News

The past three months have been a fulfilling period of planning and celebrating reconciliation in action. Our Indigenous Institutes have been sharing Indigenous knowledge, traditions and supporting lifelong learning goals.   ‘Academia became a reality’:…

As we fully embrace the fall season, there are lots of accomplishments and stories within Indigenous education in Ontario to celebrate. The past few months have proved that anything is possible, with IIC’s inaugural National…

The past few months have been ripe with opportunities for Ontario’s Indigenous learners. Many investments in Indigenous education through our partner, Indspire, have paved the way for future generations to access their full potential. Throughout…

This spring, the IIC’s members and partners have received several significant investments and scholarships which will empower Indigenous learners. These ongoing investments from the government into culturally-responsive education and healthcare will create a better future…

April 28, 2022 The Indigenous Institutes Consortium, which represents seven First Nations-led post-secondary institutions in Ontario, is proud to continue to build on its partnership with the Provincial Government to deliver high quality Indigenous post-secondary…

A new year signals new beginnings, and Ontario’s Indigenous Institutes have continued to contribute to some exciting milestones in Indigenous education. From achievements in accreditation to the wider-accessibility of Indigenous knowledge, the past few months…

It’s been an exciting fall for our member Indigenous Institutes. In addition to each institutes’ journey towards accreditation, historic firsts in course development, holistic learning and new degree programs have been keeping the Institutes busy…

Following the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the IIC is recognizing an authentic partnership alliance with eCampusOntario. Building meaningful partnerships based on an understanding of our Indigenous communities’ needs is action. We work…

Orange Shirt Day originated from the experience of Phyllis Webstad from Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in British Columbia on her first day at St. Joseph’s Mission residential school in 1973, where she arrived with a…

The end of summer has come and gone, and our Indigenous Institutes have been busy celebrating their graduates, scholarship recipients and the life and legacy of Garden River First Nation Elder Shirley Roach. Prime Minister…