Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council

On August 9, IAESC recognizes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, cultures, languages, knowledge and contributions of Indigenous Peoples around the world. We remain committed to supporting Indigenous-led education and advancing opportunities that place Indigenous learners, communities and ways of knowing at the center.

A year ago today, IAESC and the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) announced a joint program approval pathway for Indigenous Institutes looking to offer Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma programs.

When Indigenous Institutes submit a program review application to IAESC to offer an ECE program, the application will be reviewed against standards that meet both IAESC and the CECE's program requirements. This helps to reduce administrative barriers and allows for graduates of the programs to be recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators.

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One Year Anniversary - CECE Joint Program Pathway - Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council Last year, on August 5th, 2025, the joint program approval pathway with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) was announced. This joint pathway was designed for Indigenous Institutes seeking approval of Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma programs. We are grateful for our relationship....

At our most recent Indigenous Institutes Quality Assessment Board (IIQAB) meeting, Teg received approval for their program review application for the Biidwewdamowaad Nimkiig Niidaabang Certificate program. A hybrid Anishinaabemowin language program offered in partnership with Learning. The program has a general stream and a teaching stream.

Classes start this fall and the deadline to apply is September 2, 2026. Learn more by visiting the Kenjgewin Teg website: https://www.kenjgewinteg.ca/blog/programs/anishinaabe-studies/biidwewdamowaad-nimkiig-biidaabang-certificate/

Biidwewdamowaad Nimkiig Biidaabang Certificate - Kenjgewin Teg The Biidwewdamowaad Nimkiig Biidaabang Certificate (BNB) is a hybrid Anishinaabemowin language program focused on developing fluent speakers and supporting language revitalization. Through full-time immersive learning, conversation practice, and culturally grounded teaching guided by Ninaatig Staats...

IAESC is pleased to announce that Kastoslote Elijah is the successful winner of our orange shirt t-shirt design contest. Kastoslote is an artist from Oneida of the Thames, and turtle clan. Checkout their work by visiting: https://kastoslote.wixsite.com/my-site

We thank all artists who submitted a design!

Today, FNTI with support from staff, community, and a number of organizations, sent 22 (!!) skids of donations and supplies up north to Thunder Bay for the communities affected by the wild fires.

APTN National News featured this story today, watch it here:

Indigenous post-secondary institution steps up to help wildfire evacuees - APTN News As wildfires continue across northern Ontario, an Indigenous post-secondary institution in Tyendinaga has stepped up with volunteers and donations to help evacuees. As APTN’s Annette Francis tells us, the support has been overwhelming.

FNTI ✨💜

FNTI 💜✨ with support from community, staff, and many organizations sent 22 (!!) skids up north to Thunder Bay for the communities affected by the wildfires.

APTN National News also featured this story today, watch it here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/indigenous-post-secondary-institution-steps-up-to-help-wildfire-evacuees/

FNTI ✨💜 with support from community and a number of organizations, sent 22 (!) skids up north to Thunder Bay for the communities affected by the wildfires.

APTN National News also featured a news story on their generosity and selflessness today.

Story linked here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/indigenous-post-secondary-institution-steps-up-to-help-wildfire-evacuees/

IAESC is at CreeFest this week in Timmins, Ontario! CreeFest is an annual cultural celebration hosted by Mushkegowuk Council. Stop by to say hi if you're at CreeFest!

Looking for your next career opportunity? 🌱

The Indigenous Institutes are hiring for a variety of roles in teaching, student support, community services, research, program coordination, curriculum development and more. These opportunities offer the chance to contribute your skills in culturally grounded learning environments that strengthen Indigenous education, communities and student success.

Explore the available positions and visit each Institute’s website for full job descriptions, application details and deadlines.