Nearly $678,000 in provincial funding is going to the Anishinabek Educational Institute for 2026-27.
Vic Fedeli, Nipissing MPP, says the money comes from a new funding model and will protect students’ access to the education they need to launch successful careers.
“The Ontario government is ensuring Indigenous youth continue to have access to a high calibre, Indigenous-led education that prepares them for rewarding careers while also building the skilled workforce driving our economy,” he says. “This support will protect student access to the education they need to land rewarding, in-demand careers and ensure the province’s world-class institutions can continue producing one of the most competitive workforces in the G7 for generations to come.”
Mindy Taylor, Director of Education with Anishinabek Educational Institute says the funding ensures students can pursue education close to home, remain connected to their communities, and build the skills needed to support local economic development and community well-being.
“At Anishinabek Educational Institute, this funding allows us to expand access and continue building programs that reflect the priorities of the Anishinabek Nation,” says Taylor.
This funding is part of the government broader investment that will expand seats for in-demand programs at Indigenous Institutes across the province, including Anishinabek Educational Institute.
