Founded in 1996 by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), Oshki-Wenjack is an Indigenous post-secondary Indigenous Institute committed to increasing access to accredited post-secondary education in our 49 First Nation communities, as well as Indigenous learners from across Ontario. Our students, instructors, and support staff come from closely knit communities and we strive to create an environment that feels like home, whether in the classroom or meeting online. We focus on creating a learning environment that is designed for Indigenous learners, and feels welcoming at every step along the learning journey.

We work closely with NAN communities to develop unique educational programs that directly serve the workforce needs of those communities. Whether courses are delivered remotely online or in-person in Thunder Bay, the emphasis at Oshki-Wenjack is always on creating a learning environment where each learner has the opportunity to find their path and achieve their goals.

Our Governing Council is composed of representatives from each of the Tribal Councils in the NAN territory. Our staff are full-time members and our faculty are contract instructors. Researchers, curriculum developers, and special project support are hired as required.