Advancing Indigenous Education in Ontario

The Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council (IAESC) is an Indigenous controlled and governed not-for-profit organization, recognized under the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017. IAESC provides quality assurance for Indigenous Institutes in Ontario. Our goal is to support Indigenous Institutes in offering high quality culturally relevant programs guided by Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, traditions, and culture. 

IAESC supports the strengthening of Indigenous education by setting culturally grounded standards that ensure programs meet both Indigenous and academic benchmarks that are recognized across institutions, this means students can carry their credits forward as they continue on their learning pathways. Our dedicated staff are also involved in research, partnership development, and other relevant initiatives.