STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Want to know what our past students have said about us? Look no further!
These student testimonials will give you a glimpse into life at FNTI.
“The morning circle ceremony is something I look forward to every day in class. It is a meaningful way to start the day. Smudging and prayer start the day in such a positive comforting way. Classmates are more of family than just classmates. I find it so important and rewarding to learn of the Indigenous culture. I share the knowledge I learn in this course, which I think many people need to know about, Canadian history.”
- Samantha Halstead, MHA
“Viewing individuals capture their voices through songs, stories, prayers, etc. Warms my heart when individuals who don’t normally engage in these aloud, when they finally do – it makes me proud for them. Gaining positive friendships.”
- Anonymous, MHA
“Throughout my time as a student at FNTI, I learned about how addiction and mental health issues affect our communities, as well as ways to begin to help our communities heal. This knowledge combined with my lived experience will help me work within my community to help others begin to walk the Red Road. I aim to work in a land-based treatment facility in the future so that I may help others with their recovery.”
- Samantha De Dieu, MHA
Through my educational journey and learning opportunities at FNTI in the Social Service Worker program, I was reminded of our spiritual connection to Mother Earth, Creator and our spirit guides. I was reminded of how to be mindful of including our connection and culture in everything we do and how we do our work as helpers in this line of work. The instructors, Cultural Advisors, Student Success Facilitators all wanted us to succeed and achieve as students in our respective programs. I am absolutely thankful to FNTI for the sacred and safe space they create for their students and how we are empowered and uplifted all along this beautiful educational journey. Pidamiya, thank you FNTI.
- Bradley Stone, SSW
“The teachings were amazing. Very easy to understand. I felt very comfortable in my group.
It really feels like I am home. Miigwetch.”- Tamara Sutherland, SSW
"This whole week has been transformational and healing. I feel like I have learned so much this week, and in a unique way that will allow me to hold on to that knowledge. This way of teaching was so compelling.
I really loved how we incorporated smudge and ceremony, it was so healing! The demonstration of
inter-generational trauma blew me away."- Jenny Redman, SSW
"I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience within this course. I love how the culture was a big part of the learning environment. I felt very special and safe within the classroom which made learning a lot more enjoyable. Forever thankful. Miigwetch."
- Justin Francis, MHA