First Nations Technical Institute

First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is an Indigenous-owned and -governed post-secondary institute with nearly 35 years of rich history of delivering programming rooted in Indigegogy and Indigenous ways of knowing.

First Nations Technical Institute
TypeIndigenous-owned and -governed post-secondary institute
Established1985
PresidentSuzanne Katsi'tsiarihshion Brant
Address
3 Old York Road
,
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
,
Ontario
,
Canada

44.193728°N 77.113037°W / 44.193728; -77.113037
Websitefnti.net

The institute's community-driven approach coupled with an intense program delivery method allows Indigenous learners to maintain connections to family and community while they study and prepare for their future careers.

FNTI is a not for profit, registered charitable organization, accredited by the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC), a member of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), and is undergoing the process of an organizational review with the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council.

FNTI has over 4,000 graduates with certificate, diploma and degree credentials issued in partnership with recognized Ontario colleges and universities. The Institute will begin the delivery of standalone bachelor's degrees in 2020 in accordance with the Indigenous Institute’s Act, 2017.

FNTI celebrates an overall graduation rate of 93% and its graduates have a 98% employment rate.

History

The historical importance of the establishment of FNTI can be traced back over 100 years. In 1917, the Canadian Royal Flying Corps survey operation identified the flatlands of Tyendinaga as an excellent location for a flight training facility, Camp Mohawk. In 1985, FNTI federally incorporated to create educational pathways for Indigenous Peoples.

FNTI started their First Peoples’ Aviation Technology – Flight program in 1989 to train First Nations, Métis and Inuit pilots on the former Camp Mohawk site.

Mission

To share unique educational experiences, rooted in Indigenous Knowledge, thereby enhancing the strength of learners and communities.

Partnerships
Indigenous peoples
in Canada

FNTI provides culturally-responsive post-secondary education that supports the self-empowerment, healing, identity formation, and capacity of Indigenous Peoples and communities across Canada.

Since its inception, the Institute has delivered certificate, diploma and degree credentials issued in partnership with recognized Ontario colleges and universities. In 2020, FNTI will begin delivering its own standalone bachelor's degrees in accordance with the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017.

2019-2020 College and University Partners:

Accreditation and Associations:

  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
  • Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC)
  • World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC)

Programs offered

Post-Secondary Programs at FNTI in Partnership with Ontario Colleges and Universities

Diploma Level

  • Early Childhood Education (Canadore College)
  • Mental Health and Addiction Worker (Canadore College)
  • Social Service Worker (Canadore College)

Advanced Diploma Level

  • First Peoples' Aviation Technology—Flight (Canadore College)

Degree Level

  • Bachelor of Arts Public Administration and Governance (Ryerson University)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (Ryerson University)

Graduate Level

  • Master of Social Work (Wilfrid Laurier University)
  • Master of Public Administration (Queens University)

Programs under development
  • FNTI Standalone bachelor's degrees for delivery in 2020:
  • Bachelor of Arts and Science Indigenous Sustainable Food Systems
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences Indigenous Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work

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