Ontario Breaking Ground in Indigenous Postsecondary Education Historic Legislation Supports Indigenous Institutes and Reconciliation
Nov 23, 2017
Historic Legislation Supports Indigenous Institutes and Reconciliation
November 23, 2017 1:00 P.M.
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
Ontario is taking a historic step in recognizing the unique role Indigenous Institutes have in the province's postsecondary education system with the introduction of new legislation that, if passed, would transfer key functions and oversight to Indigenous people.
Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, and David Zimmer, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, were joined by the Aboriginal Institutes Consortium, chiefs, leaders of Indigenous Institutes and students from across the province in Toronto today to mark this important step on the path to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
