Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council

09/30/2026

Today, we honour the experiences of residential school survivors and we remember the children who never made it home. The cultural genocide inflicted by this system, has had devastating impacts on Indigenous people, families, and communities.

We encourage everyone to walk with truth, respect, and action. Let's continue to educate ourselves, listen, and commit to the important work of reconciliation. 🧡

09/25/2026

Seven Generations Education Institute offers a great empowerment program for Anishinaabekweg called the Azhemiinigoziwin Program.

Learn more about the program here:
https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/09/azhemiinigoziwin-program-empowers-anishinaabekwe-through-culture-education-and-land-based-learning/

09/24/2026

Seven Generations Education Institute offer an awesome empowering program for Anishinaabekwe called the Azhemiinigoziwin Program.

Learn more by visiting the story linked below.
https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/09/azhemiinigoziwin-program-empowers-anishinaabekwe-through-culture-education-and-land-based-learning/

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Congratulations to Seven Generations Education Institute!!

Historic announcement for our organization! – SGEI is pleased to announce $50 million in funding from the Mastercard Foundation to support us in providing Indigenous-led education for our learners and communities across Treaty 3.

This means that the communities and learners we serve will soon have access to MORE—more programs, increased support, enhanced technology, and benefit from increased opportunities to connect with language and culture.

We recognize the great responsibility that comes with this support, and we are dedicated to providing the best opportunities for our learners and communities for generations to come.

Learn more here: https://www.7generations.org/press-release-sgei-announces-50m-funding-commitment-from-mastercard-foundation-to-strengthen-indigenous-led-education/

09/21/2026

Truth and Reconciliation Week is a time to learn, reflect, and remember.

Honouring the experiences and stories of Indigenous peoples means acknowledging the truths of our shared history and recognizing the lasting impacts of colonialism and the residential school system.

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey rooted in truth, understanding, and respect. It calls on everyone to listen, learn, build meaningful relationships, and take action.

May this week be an opportunity to listen with openness, reflect with intention and carry the work of Reconciliation forward.

09/20/2026

📣 Did you know we have a quarterly newsletter?

Stay connected with the latest news, updates, highlights, and stories from IAESC. Our newsletter is a great way to stay informed and engaged with the work happening throughout the Indigenous postsecondary sector.

Each edition highlights the people, initiatives, and collaborations contributing to the continued growth and advancement of Indigenous postsecondary education. We’re grateful to everyone who shares their knowledge, contributes to this work, and helps move our collective efforts forward.

📬 Subscribe and stay connected. Sign up now at: iaesc.ca/stay-connected

09/18/2026

Before a standalone program can be approved, each Indigenous Institute is assessed through an Organization Review. All 9 Indigenous Institutes have now undergone the Organization Review process!

The Organization Review is the first step in the quality assurance process. It is a structured examination of five key areas:

1. Operations
2. Institutional character
3. Financial capacity
4. Student interest policies
5. Program delivery practices

Each area is measured against the standards and benchmarks outlined in the Organization Review Handbook.

An Organization Review approval is valid for ten years, with a required interim report at the five-year mark to maintain the approval.

Advancing Indigenous postsecondary education, one review at a time. 🪶

Learn more at: iaesc.ca

09/17/2026

09/15/2026

As Canada's only Indigenous-led postsecondary quality assurance body, our quality assurance framework was built by community for community. Here are the 5 foundations behind this work:

1. Connection to Culture and Community 2. Indigenous-Led
3. History Shapes the Work
4. Accountability to Community
5. Academic Standards & Our Ways

Advancing Indigenous postsecondary education, one review at a time.