Six Nations Polytechnic facts for kids
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| Motto | You don't have to go far, to go far. |
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| Type | Indigenous Institute |
| Established | 1993 |
| President | Rebecca Jamieson |
| Undergraduates | university, and continuing education students |
| Address |
2160 Fourth Line
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Ohsweken
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Canada N0A 1M0
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| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Education, |
Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a special school for higher education. It is located on the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation territory. This territory is governed by the Haudenosaunee people.
Indigenous institutes like SNP are an important part of education in Ontario. They are recognized by a law called the Indigenous Institutes Act from 2017. The Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation includes seven groups. These are the Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, Tuscarora, and Lenape peoples.
The Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation reserve covers about 46,000 acres (186 square kilometers). It is located near the city of Brantford, Ontario. Six Nations Polytechnic has two main locations. One campus is in Ohsweken, and the other is in Brantford.
Indigenous institutes work with colleges and universities. This allows them to offer many types of programs. Students can earn degrees, get apprenticeships, or receive certificates and diplomas. SNP was created to help more Indigenous people access higher education. It offers programs approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
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History of Six Nations Polytechnic
Since 1993, Six Nations Polytechnic has offered college and university programs. They do this through agreements with public colleges and universities.
On June 26, 2009, SNP launched new programs. These were the Indigenous Knowledge Centre and Ogweho:weh Diploma Programs. These programs focus on Haudenosaunee languages. They include Gayogohó:non (Cayuga) and Kayenkeha (Mohawk). These programs were launched with an agreement signed with McMaster University. These diploma programs will eventually become full degree programs.
Working with Partners
Six Nations Polytechnic works with many different groups. They partner with all levels of government. They also work with commissions, industries, and businesses. Other post-secondary schools are also important partners. These partnerships help SNP offer a variety of courses and programs.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
SNP helps students pay for their education. They offer scholarships for First Nations and Métis students. These scholarships can make it easier for students to attend.
Six Nations Achievement Centre
The Six Nations Achievement Centre started in 1993. It is a community-based organization. It helps adults improve their reading, writing, and math skills. This support is given in a way that respects Indigenous cultures. The goal is to help adults gain skills for higher education or jobs.
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities provides funding for the Centre. Specifically, the Literacy and Basic Skills Branch supports it. The Six Nations Achievement Centre is part of the Brant Literacy Service Planning group. It is also a member of the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition.
Campus Locations
The main campus building is located at 2160 Fourth Line in Ohsweken, Ontario.
A second campus is located at 411 Elgin Street in Brantford, Ontario.
