WE SUPPORT INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY EDUCATION
FNTI is an Indigenous-owned and governed post-secondary institute founded in programming rooted in culture and Indigenous ways of knowing.
FNTI is a registered charitable organization, accredited by the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC) and World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC). We are also proud members of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
We believe in and support the education of indigenous communities! Our programs are culturally-driven and intensively delivered, which provides learners with the ability to study quality programming while maintaining family, community and career commitments.
Our Students
FNTI has over 4,000 graduates with 
certificate, diploma and degree credentials issued in partnership with recognized Ontario colleges and universities. With responsive education that suits our students’ needs, we will begin the delivery standalone bachelor’s degrees in 2021 in accordance with the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017.
FNTI serves 176 of 619 First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities across Canada, and 111 of 140 in Ontario. The institute welcomes approximately 300 students annually, most of whom are the recipients of band sponsorship for post-secondary education. These band sponsorships for community members often include tuition support, living allowance for full-time learners and book/supplies allowance.
Program Examples
Examples of programs delivered in community, to meet community needs include:
Social Service Worker
Child and Youth Care
Early Childhood Education
Indigenous Wellness and Addictions Prevention
Mental Health and Addictions
Personal Support Worker
FNTI’s very own standalone degree – Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work
Contact Us
We can tailor an education plan for your community and/or organization in the location of your choice. We would love to come meet with you and your team to consider partnership potentials moving forward. Please contact Jessica Charette, director of community partnerships at 613.813.6893 or jessicac@fnti.net for more information.
