Response to the Saskatchewan government investment of $60M over 2 years in post-secondary education:

• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has the tools to realize ambitious and innovative initiatives to support the economic development of Saskatchewan Indigenous peoples,” Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Vice-President, Academics Tavia Laliberte said.  “Stable core funding is essential to building the internal capacity to challenge and innovate.  Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies appreciates the support of the ministry to empower Indigenous peoples to meet our shared goal of building strong communities within this province.”
• “Saskatchewan Polytechnic appreciates the Government of Saskatchewan’s efforts to ensure financial sustainability of the post-secondary sector through the multi-year funding,” Sask Polytech President and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia said.  “In addition to ensuring that the institution has the resources to plan for the fall, this approach also gives the institution stability and predictability over the next few years to meet the needs of our learners and business and industry partners.”

“Gabriel Dumont Institute is extremely pleased to see a multi-year funding commitment for post-secondary institutions in this year’s budget,” Gabriel Dumont Institute Executive Director Geordy McCaffrey said.  “The cost certainty will help us plan and deliver programs in the best way to the Métis community.”