Native students attending Aboriginal institutes are becoming pilots, registered nurses, social workers, early child educators and computer & business professionals. Ontario's Aboriginal post-secondary institutes offer more than 150 courses and programs, low student:instructor ratios (average 18:1) and have doubled collective enrollment figures. Programs have expanded to include secondary programs, training programs and upgrading.

Ontario's Aboriginal post-secondary institutes are succeeding without annualized core funding to operate or deliver their programs. Provincial and Federal governments do not recognize Aboriginal institutes as legitimate post-secondary institutes and therefore are ineligible for core funding.

Desire, compassion, will, motivation and perseverance of First Nation communities and First Nations people is what fuels Ontario's Aboriginal institutes. This is truly a case of "Aboriginal Education … With Pride."

Here's how you can help:

• Letters of Support for Aboriginal Institutes
• Letters to Ontario - Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
• Letters to Indian Affairs Canada
• Letters to Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat
• Letters to Human Resources Development Canada
• Facilitate Partnerships with Potential Sponsors
• In-Kind Contributions and/or Business Support