FNTI facts for kids
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Former name
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First Nations Technical Institute |
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| Type | Indigenous-owned and -governed post-secondary institute |
| Established | 1985 |
| President | Suzanne Katsi'tsiarihshion Brant |
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3 Old York Road
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44°11′37″N 77°06′47″W / 44.193728°N 77.113037°W |
FNTI, also known as the First Nations Technical Institute, is a special school for higher education. It is owned and run by Indigenous people. This school is located in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario, Canada. FNTI teaches using Indigenous ways of learning and knowing.
FNTI is a non-profit organization. This means it uses its money to help students, not to make a profit. It is recognized by important education groups. These include the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
By July 2020, over 4,000 students had graduated from FNTI. They earned certificates, diplomas, and degrees. These were given out with help from other colleges and universities in Ontario. In 2020, FNTI started offering its own bachelor's degrees. This was made possible by a law called the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017. FNTI has a very high success rate. In July 2020, 93% of its students graduated. Also, 98% of its graduates found jobs.
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History of FNTI
A long time ago, in 1917, a place called Camp Mohawk was built in Tyendinaga. It was used to train pilots. In 1985, FNTI was officially started. Its goal was to create learning paths for Indigenous Peoples.
In 1989, FNTI began its First Peoples’ Aviation Technology – Flight program. This program trains First Nations, Métis, and Inuit pilots. They learn to fly at the former Camp Mohawk site.
Working with Others
Since it started, FNTI has worked with colleges and universities in Ontario. Together, they have given out certificates, diplomas, and degrees. In 2020, FNTI began to offer its own bachelor's degrees. This was allowed by the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017.
Here are some of the colleges and universities FNTI worked with from 2019 to 2020:
- Canadore College
- Queen's University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- St. Lawrence College
- Wilfrid Laurier University
FNTI is also connected to important education groups:
- Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)
- Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC)
- World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC)
Programs You Can Study
FNTI offers many programs. Some are in partnership with other schools. Others are new programs offered directly by FNTI.
Programs with Other Schools
These programs lead to diplomas or degrees from other colleges and universities.
Diploma Programs
- Early Childhood Education (with Canadore College)
- Mental Health and Addiction Worker (with Canadore College)
- Social Service Worker (with Canadore College)
Advanced Diploma Programs
- First Peoples' Aviation Technology—Flight (with Canadore College)
Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Arts Public Administration and Governance (with Toronto Metropolitan University)
- Bachelor of Social Work (with Toronto Metropolitan University)
Graduate Programs
- Master of Social Work (with Wilfrid Laurier University)
- Master of Public Administration (with Queen's University)
New Programs from FNTI
FNTI started offering its own bachelor's degrees in 2020.
- Bachelor of Arts and Science Indigenous Sustainable Food Systems
- Bachelor of Health Sciences Indigenous Midwifery
- Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work
