What Six Nations Polytechnic does

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a Haudenosaunee-led, non-profit post-secondary institution founded in 1993 and headquartered on the Six Nations of the Grand River territory in Ohsweken, Ontario, with a second campus in Brantford and a training presence at Sheridan College's Davis Campus in Brampton. The institution delivers a multi-layered educational portfolio spanning university transfer pathways (University Consortium Year 1 Program with Brock, McMaster, Guelph, Waterloo, Western, and Wilfrid Laurier), college diplomas (Early Childhood Education, Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker, Social Service Worker), skilled trades pre-apprenticeships (Construction Techniques with Sheridan, welding, machining, culinary with Indigenous foodways), language degrees (Bachelor and Honours BA in Ogwehoweh Languages; Advanced Diploma in Ogwehoweh Languages), teacher Additional Qualifications courses, and the tuition-free SNP Secondary School operating at roughly 120 students and 25 staff. SNP also operates the Deyohahá:ge Indigenous Knowledge Centre for archival and community-based research and the SNP Career Hub for employment services.

The business model is grant-and-tuition-funded rather than equity-financed. Revenue streams include tuition (CA$4,901-$7,700 per program year across major programs), recurring government funding from federal (AANDC/ISSP, Health Canada/AHHRI) and provincial (Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development) sources, multi-year grants (notably the CA$57M Ontario government investment through the Indigenous Institutes Consortium over three years, plus a CA$2.05M Government of Canada grant in May 2024), donations via the Champions for Change program (CA$5,000+ donor tier), and facility rentals. Underlying technology consists of the D2L/Brightspace learning management system, the Ontario Colleges application portal, OUAC for university transfer applications, and Microsoft Office for productivity. SNP is exploring AI-assisted Indigenous language learning through adaptive learning, automatic speech recognition, generative AI research under the HEQCO Consortium on Generative AI, and the proprietary Decolonizing Evaluative Assessment Tool (DEAT), though these remain research-stage rather than deployed commercial products.

SNP serves primarily Indigenous learners from Six Nations and other First Nations communities, alongside non-Indigenous students, and is governed by a Board of Governors with Dr. Rick Anderson serving as Interim President & CEO following Rebecca Jamieson's retirement at the end of 2025 after more than 30 years of service. The institution operates as a member of the Indigenous Institutes Consortium alongside peer Indigenous post-secondary institutes (Anishinabek Education Institute, First Nations Technical Institute, Iohahi:ho Adult Education, Kenjgwewin Teg, Oshki-Pimache-O-Win) and maintains a network of 16+ recognized Indigenous Knowledge Guardians. Geographic admission is restricted: international students are not accepted except under the Jay Treaty for Native Americans from the United States.

Name

Six Nations Polytechnic

Legal name

Six Nations Polytechnic

Website

https://snpolytechnic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Six Nations Polytechnic is a Haudenosaunee-led, non-profit post-secondary institution in Ontario offering university transfer, college, skilled trades, language, and secondary school programs to Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners, funded by tuition, government grants, and donations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Indigenous Post-Secondary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

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Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Indigenous post-secondary education
• Haudenosaunee language revitalization
• Skilled trades training
• Healthcare vocational programs
• Community-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohsweken

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: SNP generates revenue through tuition fees for various post-secondary programs including university, college, skilled trades, and certificate programs. Fee structures vary by program, with specific tuition rates published for each program year.
2. Government Funding: As an Indigenous post-secondary institution, SNP receives funding from various government sources including the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (Indian Studies Support Program), Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative, Aboriginal Postsecondary Education Training & Literacy and Basic Skills programs.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SNP accepts donations through its Champions for Change program and general giving. The institution offers opportunities to contribute to tuition scholarships, student bursaries, and program expansion through various giving options.
4. SNP Secondary School: SNP Secondary School is a tuition-free private high school, operating as part of Six Nations Polytechnic's educational ecosystem.
5. Facility Rentals: SNP generates revenue by renting out its facilities and event spaces to external parties through its Facility Rentals program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Six Nations Polytechnic is a Haudenosaunee-led post-secondary educational institution offering university-level programs (University Consortium Year 1, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages), college diplomas (Early Childhood Education, Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker), skilled trades training (Construction Techniques, Welding, Machinist), and a tuition-free secondary school. Its core differentiator is the integration of Indigenous knowledge, language immersion in Ogwehoweh languages, and Haudenosaunee cultural frameworks with accredited academic credentials and trades certification.

Product overview

Six Nations Polytechnic is a Haudenosaunee-led post-secondary institution offering a multi-layered educational portfolio across university, college, skilled trades, and secondary school levels. The core offerings include the University Consortium Year 1 Program enabling transfer to partner universities; Bachelor and Honours Bachelor degrees in Ogwehoweh Languages for language revitalization; the Advanced Diploma in Ǫgwehǫweh Language for immersive language training; college diplomas in Early Childhood Education, Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker, and Social Service Worker; skilled trades programs including Construction Techniques (partnered with Sheridan College), Pre-Apprentice Manufacturing, Welding, and Cooking Fundamentals with Indigenous Foodways; plus SNP Secondary School (STEAM-based high school). The institution also operates the Deyohahá:ge: Indigenous Knowledge Centre for research and knowledge preservation, and the SNP Career Hub for employment services. Programs integrate with D2L/Brightspace for learning management and OUAC for university transfer applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SNP Secondary School: Tuition-free private high school blending standard academics with Indigenous knowledge, culture, community values, and STEAM programming for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in grades 10-12.
• SNP Career Hub
• Deyohahá:ge: Indigenous Knowledge Centre
• SNP STEAM Academy
• Champions for Change

Products and services

• University Consortium Year 1 Program (UP) One-year university preparation program offered in partnership with six Ontario universities (Brock, McMaster, Guelph, Waterloo, Western, Wilfrid Laurier). Students complete first year of Bachelor of Arts close to home earning transferable university credits at $7,584.00 per year (2025-2026 fee structure, based on 30 units of full-time studies).
• Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages University degree program focusing on Ogwehoweh (Haudenosaunee) language studies, preparing students for careers in language education and revitalization.
• Honours Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages Four-year honours degree with advanced coursework in Ogwehoweh languages, deeper research focus, and preparation for professional or graduate-level work in language fields.
• Advanced Diploma in Ogwehoweh Language (ADOL) Two-year immersive program in Cayuga or Mohawk languages following root word method. Goal is to create advanced-level second-language speakers for language revitalization work. Price $7,700.00 per year.
• Early Childhood Education (0106) Ontario College Diploma program preparing students for careers as Early Childhood Educators with at least 600 hours of fieldwork experience integrated throughout the program. Price $4,900.88 first year total (2023/2024 Domestic Tuition and Fees). Delivered in partnership with Niagara College.
• Practical Nursing (715) College program preparing students for practical nursing careers with clinical placements and preparation for NCLEX-RN licensing examinations.
• Personal Support Worker (110) College certificate program training students to provide care and support to individuals in various healthcare and community settings.
• Construction Techniques (SNP & Sheridan College Partner Program) One-year certificate program in partnership with Sheridan College providing hands-on training in carpentry, welding, millwright, and plumbing. Located at Brantford campus. Spring/Summer 2026 intake is tuition-free.
• Pre-Apprentice in Manufacturing Industries (General Machinist Stream) Skilled trades pre-apprenticeship program preparing students for General Machinist certification with spring and fall intakes.
• Pre-Apprentice in Manufacturing Industries (Welder Stream) Skilled trades pre-apprenticeship program preparing students for welding certification with spring and fall intakes.
• Pre-Apprenticeship in Cooking Fundamentals with Indigenous Foodways Skilled trades program combining culinary training with Indigenous food traditions and food sovereignty education.
• We Are Welders - Women's Program Women-focused skilled trades program encouraging women to enter welding and related trades with targeted support and mentorship.
• SNP Secondary School Tuition-free private high school offering STEAM-based education rooted in Indigenous knowledge and community values. Located at Brantford campus with approximately 120 students and 25 staff. Welcomes Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in grades 10-12.
• Workforce Readiness Micro-Credential Program Certificate program providing foundational workforce skills and employment readiness training.
• Additional Qualifications Courses Professional development courses for teachers including Environmental Education, Mathematics (Primary/Junior), Science & Technology, Special Education, and First Nations/Métis/Inuit focused courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rates exceeding 80% and over 90% of graduates transitioning into good-quality jobs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and support.

• Brock UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Consortium Year 1 Program partner enabling SNP students to complete first year locally and transfer to Brock for degree completion. Students earn transferable university credits with minimum 60% grade required for transfer.
• McMaster UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Consortium partner; co-creating Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge education pathways with SNP. SSHRC-funded research partnership for preserving Haudenosaunee language and ceremonies through digitization and translation of the Hewitt Collection.
• University of GuelphcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Consortium Year 1 Program partner accepting transfer students from SNP's University Year 1 program.
• University of WaterloocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Consortium Year 1 Program partner accepting transfer students from SNP's University Year 1 program.
• Western UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Consortium Year 1 Program partner accepting transfer students from SNP's University Year 1 program.
• Wilfrid Laurier UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Consortium partner and member of The Brantford Consortium with SNP. Collaborated on research project on Internationalization of Indigenous Rights and Governance.
• Sheridan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for Construction Techniques program delivery. SNP students attend Sheridan Davis Campus in Brampton for Term 1 carpentry and millwright training, with program credentials issued by Sheridan College.
• Niagara CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for Early Childhood Education (0106) program delivery at SNP Brantford Campus, with Ontario College Diploma credential issued.
• Mohawk College of Applied Arts and TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity and college partner providing collaborative educational programming. Member of The Brantford Consortium alongside SNP.
• Anishinabek Education InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous Post-Secondary Institute partner collaborating on shared educational objectives for Indigenous learners.
• First Nations Technical InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous Post-Secondary Institute partner collaborating on shared educational objectives for Indigenous learners.
• Iohahi:ho Adult EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous Post-Secondary Institute partner collaborating on shared educational objectives for Indigenous learners.
• Kenjgwewin Teg Education InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous Post-Secondary Institute partner collaborating on shared educational objectives for Indigenous learners.
• Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous Post-Secondary Institute partner; SNP President serves on Governance Circle of Indigenous Institutes Consortium.
• Woodland Cultural CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for archival development and cultural programming including the COOL (Cayuga: Our Oral Legacy) project and SNP Woodland Cultural Centre Collaborative Archival Development Project.
• Six Nations Language CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNP President serves on the Six Nations Language Commission which administers significant funding for community-based language revitalization. Linkage consistent with SNP's role in language revitalization.
• Six Nations Legacy ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership including War of 1812 curriculum development from Indigenous perspective.
• Six Nations Women of the Grand River ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership contributing to community development initiatives.
• The Brantford ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative body including Wilfrid Laurier, YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brant, Mohawk College, Nipissing University, and SNP for community-based initiatives.
• Centre for International Governance InnovationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Wilfrid Laurier and University of Saskatchewan on Internationalization of Indigenous Rights and Governance, funded by CIGI research grant.
• Places4StudentssupportOthersPartnership providing housing in Brantford for SNP students with free services including rental property listings, student sublets, roommate profiles, and Google Map locations.
• McMaster University (Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-creating Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge education pathways with community partners including McMaster University. Hosted TEK summit in 2024.
• Indigenous Institutes ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNP is a member of IIC. Chair of Governance Circle was SNP President Rebecca Jamieson (retiring end of 2025). SNP benefits from historic $57M provincial investment through IIC.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference sponsor for Champions for Change 2018 Indigenous Education Conference.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Iohahi:ho Adult Education: An Indigenous adult education center operating on Six Nations of the Grand River territory—the same community as SNP. Direct peer providing complementary adult education and literacy programming to the same community.
• First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI): An Indigenous-led post-secondary institute in Ontario offering university, college, and trades programs with similar Haudenosaunee-adjacent cultural and educational focus. FNTI is also a member of the Indigenous Institutes Consortium alongside SNP, making it a direct operational peer.
• Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute: An Indigenous post-secondary institute on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, offering college programs and skilled trades with cultural integration. Direct peer through Indigenous Institutes Consortium membership and shared Indigenous-led educational mandate.
• Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute: An Indigenous post-secondary institute in Northern Ontario offering college diplomas and certificates. Direct peer through Indigenous Institutes Consortium membership and shared funding/policy framework with SNP.
• Anishinabek Education Institute: An Indigenous post-secondary education institute serving Anishinabek communities in Ontario. Like SNP, it offers culturally-grounded postsecondary programming and is a fellow member of the Indigenous Institutes Consortium, sharing the same funding pool and policy framework.

Broad incumbents

• Humber Polytechnic: A large Ontario polytechnic offering broad programs including skilled trades and applied degrees. Comparable in polytechnic model and Ontario geographic focus but operates as a mainstream institution without Indigenous specialization.
• Niagara College: An Ontario college partnering with SNP on the Early Childhood Education program. Comparable as an Ontario college educator and program partner, but operates mainstream programming at much larger scale.
• Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology: A large Ontario college and fellow member of The Brantford Consortium alongside SNP. Comparable as an Ontario college educator with similar geographic footprint in Brantford, but operates at mainstream scale without Indigenous specialization.
• Red River College Polytechnic: Manitoba's largest polytechnic and a much larger established Canadian institution offering similar trades, college, and applied degree programs. Comparable as a polytechnic institution but operates at substantially greater scale and lacks Indigenous specialization.
• Sheridan College: A large Ontario college partnering with SNP on the Construction Techniques program. Comparable as an Ontario trades educator and SNP's direct program partner, but operates mainstream programming at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/snpolytechnic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@snpsecondary
• Facebookfacebook.com/sixnationspolytechnic
• Instagraminstagram.com/snpsecondary

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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