FUNDING DEADLINES – FALL 2026 PROGRAMS

A reminder for learners planning their next steps this fall:

Funding applications for the following must be submitted by:

Friday, May 15, 2026

NNEC

Matawa

Indigenous Friendship Centre programs

This is an important step toward your new beginning in education and training. Don’t wait until the last minute—make sure your application is in and complete before the deadline.

If you’re thinking about starting this fall, now is the time to act.

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On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, we were honoured to welcome partners from Paapiiwaaniimaan Grassy Narrows Mercury Care Home, Grassy Narrows Chief and Council, and Grassy Narrows First Nation to Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute as we gathered to mark one year of our Living Classroom partnership.

Last year, the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding felt like a small moment. It was a quiet gathering centred around a few signatures and a shared vision. At the time, it was described as “a small moment with great impact.”

One year later, we’ve had the opportunity to see that impact taking shape.

During the gathering, Grassy Narrows Chief Dr. Sherry Ackabee spoke about the importance of this partnership and what it means for the community. The Grassy Narrows team also shared updates on the progress made during the first year of the Living Classroom initiative, highlighting learner success, program growth, and the continued work ahead.

This partnership is deeply connected to the ongoing impacts of mercury contamination in Grassy Narrows and the need for community-based care. The Mercury Care Home, expected to open in November 2027, represents an important step toward ensuring care is available in community, by community, for community.

We were also honoured to receive certificates of appreciation recognizing the collaboration, commitment, and relationships behind this work.

There is still more to do, but meaningful strides are being made together.

Miigwetch to everyone involved in this shared journey.

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It’s time to take the next step.

If you’ve been thinking about going back to school, changing careers, or building a better future for yourself and your community — this is your moment. Apply now for Fall 2026 at Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute.

Programs include:
• Business Diploma
• Early Childhood Education
• Personal Support Worker
• Practical Nursing
• Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
• Social Service Worker – Indigenous Specialization

Don’t wait for the “right time.” Start now. Take the step. Apply today and begin your journey toward a new beginning through education.

106 Centennial Square, Thunder Bay
1-807-626-1880
recruitment@oshki.ca
oshki-wenjack.ca

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Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute is inviting First Nation students, education staff, and community leaders to share their voices through a short survey.

Your feedback will help us better understand the barriers students face in attending our courses and what types of courses and programs communities would like to see offered.

Complete the 10-minute survey for a chance to win an iPad.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TMBRPY7

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Funding Opportunity for Oshki-Wenjack First Nations Students

Oshki-Wenjack students and learners are encouraged to apply for funding through the Future Generations Foundation Individual Call for Applications, opening April 10, 2026.

This competitive funding, made possible through the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA), supports First Nation Residential School Survivors, Intergenerational Survivors, and First Nation peoples pursuing:

Post-secondary studies (including Indigenous Institutes like Oshki-Wenjack)
Training & Trades (apprenticeships, professional development, academic upgrading)
Cultural Learning (teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, language revitalization, traditional skills)

🗓️ Applications are open April 10 – June 5, 2026
🌐 Apply online at fgfoundation.ca

Required documents include:
✔️ Proof of First Nation citizenship
✔️ Proof of age (18+)
✔️ Enrollment confirmation or a letter from an Elder/Knowledge Keeper

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