Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

What Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies does

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed, credit-granting post-secondary institution established in 1976 and headquartered on Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It serves Indigenous students primarily — approximately 90% of its student body and more than 65% of its staff and faculty are Indigenous — alongside non-Indigenous learners from more than 70 First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities, with an alumni base exceeding 60,000. SIIT operates in a non-profit, government-funded model underwritten by Saskatchewan's $250 million multi-year post-secondary funding agreement (April 2026 through March 2030, 3% annual grant increases) plus episodic federal grants from agencies including PrairiesCan and Sustainable Development and Technology Canada.

SIIT delivers more than 30 academic and Quick Skills programs across four divisions: Adult Basic Education, Business and Information Technology, Health and Community Studies, and Trades and Industrial. Offerings span foundational adult education (Adult 10/12), 9-month certificates (Information Technology Support Specialist, Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant, Educational Assistant), two-year diplomas (Business Administration, Legal Paraprofessional, Indigenous Practical Nursing, Addictions and Mental Health Professional), and trades credentialing (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category M, Electrical Foundation, Welding Foundation, Power Engineering, Power Line Technician). Technology stack consists of Ellucian CRM for student recruitment and management, Brightspace LMS for online learning, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and Sage AP Automation for finance — commodity enterprise tooling rather than proprietary technology. Distribution is physical-and-digital: 3 main campuses (Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert), additional training centres in Meadow Lake and Yorkton, an Aviation Learning Centre and Trades Training Centre in Saskatoon, over 35 community learning sites, and 9 JobConnections employment services locations including a mobile unit for remote communities.

Revenue derives primarily from provincial government operating grants and federal program-specific grants, supplemented by tuition and program fees, modest fellowship fees (Greg Yuel Fellowship at $2,000 per participant across two installments), and fundraising (President's Cup Golf Tournament). Beyond core teaching, SIIT runs an integrated workforce-and-innovation ecosystem: JobConnections matches job seekers to 1,000+ employer partners annually; pawâcikâwikamik (Plains Cree for "a lodge supporting those who dream") operates as the first Indigenous Innovation Accelerator in Saskatchewan, offering MakerLodge workspace, microgrants, and an Innovator-in-Residence program; the Greg Yuel Fellowship delivers an eight-month cohort program for Indigenous entrepreneurs in partnership with PIC Investments Group; and the Net-Zero Building Project adds green-economy training capacity. Governance via First Nations leadership differentiates SIIT structurally from conventional Canadian colleges and underpins its regulatory, talent, and community moats.

Name

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Legal name

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Website

https://siit.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan offering credit-granting certificate, diploma, trades, and adult basic education programs to primarily Indigenous students across three campuses and over 35 community learning sites, with an integrated employment services and Indigenous innovation ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Education & Training (IET) / Contextualized ABE (Workforce-Linked) (EDAAAAAK), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Post-secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Trades apprenticeship training
• Indigenous workforce development
• Employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a post-secondary institution, SIIT receives provincial government funding. Saskatchewan announced a $250 million multi-year funding agreement for post-secondary institutions effective April 2026 through March 2030, providing 3% annual operating grant increases.
2. Tuition and Program Fees: SIIT generates revenue through tuition fees for academic and skills programs, including certificate, diploma, and trades training programs.
3. Fellowship Program Fees: Greg Yuel Fellowship charges a $2,000 program fee ($500 upon acceptance, $1,500 in January) for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed, credit-granting post-secondary institution offering more than 30 academic and Quick Skills programs across Adult Basic Education, Business & Information Technology, Health and Community Studies, and Trades and Industrial divisions. Beyond credentials, SIIT operates employment services through nine JobConnections centers, an Indigenous Innovation Accelerator (pawâcikâwikamik) offering microgrants and mentorship, and specialized programs such as the Greg Yuel Fellowship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Product overview

SIIT is a First Nation-governed, credit-granting post-secondary institution established in 1976, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The institution provides more than 30 academic and Quick Skills programs across four main divisions: Adult Basic Education, Business & Information Technology, Health and Community Studies, and Trades and Industrial. The program portfolio ranges from foundational adult education (Adult 10/12) to certificate and diploma programs in business, IT, health, and trades disciplines, including specialized programs for Indigenous communities such as Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Indigenous Practical Nursing. Beyond traditional post-secondary education, SIIT operates employment services (JobConnections with 9 locations), the pawâcikêwikamik Indigenous Innovation Accelerator (with microgrants and the Greg Yuel Fellowship), and the Net-Zero Building Project for sustainable housing. The institution also provides international mobility opportunities through the Go Where Eagles Dare program and uses Brightspace as its learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pawâcikêwikamik: Indigenous Innovation Accelerator - a Plains Cree word meaning 'a lodge supporting those who dream', dedicated to empowering grassroots Indigenous entrepreneurship and innovation in Saskatchewan through access to cutting-edge technologies, training, and mentorship
• Greg Yuel Fellowship
• Net-Zero Building Project
• Go Where Eagles Dare (GWED)
• JobConnections
• JobSeries
• President's Cup Golf Tournament

Products and services

• Adult Basic Education Programs Foundational education programs including Adult 10, Adult 12, Essential Skills for the Workplace, and bridging programs that help students complete high school equivalency and prepare for further studies or employment.
• Business Administration Certificate/Diploma A certificate and diploma program in business administration requiring Grade 12 completion with Math 30 credit, providing foundational and advanced business knowledge and skills.
• Information Technology Support Specialist A 9-month program training students to provide technical IT support, covering hardware, software, networking, and user assistance.
• Legal Paraprofessional A two-year program (Year 2 only for applicants who completed Year 1) training students for paralegal and legal support roles.
• Indigenous Project Management An online advanced certificate program for First Nation community members working in project management, focusing on leadership and project execution skills.
• Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant A 9-month program preparing students to provide personal care and support to individuals in continuing care settings within Indigenous communities.
• Addictions, Community and Mental Health Professional A two-year program (Year 1 and Year 2) training students to support individuals dealing with addictions and mental health challenges in community settings.
• Indigenous Practical Nursing A two-year program (Year 1 and Year 2) preparing Indigenous students for practical nursing careers, with Year 1 requiring Grade 12 completion and specific prerequisites.
• Educational Assistant A 9-month program training students to support teachers and students in educational settings as educational assistants.
• Virtual Health Hub Assistant A 4-month hybrid program training students to support remote health services, with reserved seats for students from remote northern Saskatchewan communities.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Category M A two-year program (Year 1 and Year 2) at the Saskatoon SIIT Aviation Learning Centre training students for careers as aircraft maintenance engineers.
• Electrical Foundation A 6-month foundational program in electrical trades offered at both Regina and Saskatoon campuses, preparing students for electrical apprenticeships.
• Power Engineering (3rd and 4th Class) Programs in power engineering at 4th Class (10 months) and 3rd Class (9 months) levels, with 3rd Class requiring completion of 4th Class as prerequisite.
• Power Engineer Boiler Lab A 1-month intensive boiler lab program offered in Meadow Lake for hands-on power engineering practical training.
• Welding Foundation A 5-month program in welding fundamentals offered at Regina and Saskatoon campuses, preparing students for welding trades.
• Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Test Preparation A 1-week intensive preparation course for CWB welding certification exams, offered in both Regina and Saskatoon.
• Power Line Technician Preparation A 12-week program preparing students for power line technician careers, offered in Saskatoon during summer term.
• JobConnections Employment services with nine locations across Saskatchewan connecting job seekers to employment opportunities, with over 1,000 employers partnering annually.
• JobConnections Mobile Mobile career services bringing employment assistance to rural and remote Indigenous communities across Saskatchewan.
• Joint Training Committee Apprenticeship coordination services helping connect apprentices with training opportunities and employers in the trades.
• JobSeries Foundational, in-community pre-employment training program preparing job seekers for workforce entry.
• Go Where Eagles Dare (GWED) An international mobility program partially funded by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), providing full-time students opportunities for international work, study, and travel experiences, earning a SIIT Certificate of Achievement.
• Net-Zero Building Project A project removing barriers to net-zero building for First Nations communities through education, including Indigenous Sustainable Housing for Leaders Micro-Credentials and Net-Zero Home Builder program.
• pawâcikâwikamik Indigenous Innovation Accelerator The first Indigenous Innovation Accelerator in Saskatchewan, providing Indigenous entrepreneurs access to MakerLodge space, mentorship, microgrants, and the Indigenous Innovator-in-Residence program.
• Greg Yuel Fellowship An eight-month cohort-based entrepreneurship program hosted by the Innovation Collective, supporting up to 15 Indigenous entrepreneurs from Saskatchewan with mentorship, networking, and professional development. Program fee is $2,000 payable in two installments.
• MicroGrants Non-repayable microgrants for Indigenous entrepreneurs provided through the pawâcikâwikamik Innovation Accelerator.
• Indigenous Sustainable Housing for Leaders Micro-Credentials A micro-credential program equipping community leaders, housing managers, and project leaders with knowledge of green building principles, net-zero construction, and sustainable housing management.
• Net-Zero Home Builder for Indigenous Trades Professionals

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PIC Investments GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PIC Investments Group partners with SIIT's pawâcikêwikamik: Innovation Collective to deliver the Greg Yuel Fellowship program, hosting up to 15 Indigenous entrepreneurs from Saskatchewan in an eight-month cohort-based program designed to strengthen businesses and build capacity for growth.
• L3HarrisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021L3Harris supports the L3Harris Dreamers and Doers Innovation Camps as part of the pawâcikêwikamik Indigenous Innovation Accelerator initiative, providing youth-focused innovation programming.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• NorQuest College: NorQuest College is an Edmonton-based post-secondary institution with strong adult basic education, employment services, and Indigenous student programming. Comparable in workforce-development focus, ABE programming, and community-based delivery model.
• Portage College: Portage College is a northern Alberta community college with multiple campuses delivering trades, health, and academic upgrading to rural and Indigenous learners. Comparable in regional-rural, community-based delivery and Indigenous learner outreach.
• Red River College Polytechnic: Red River College Polytechnic is Manitoba's largest polytechnic, with multiple campuses delivering trades, health, and technology programs. Comparable as a regional polytechnic serving prairie provinces' workforce development needs.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT): NAIT is a major polytechnic in Edmonton with extensive trades, engineering technology, and apprenticeship programming. Comparable as a large technical institute serving prairie provinces' skilled workforce demand.
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT): SAIT is a larger, established polytechnic in Calgary delivering trades, IT, and business programs across on-campus and continuing education formats. Comparable in trades and technical program offerings but operates at a much larger scale and is not Indigenous-governed.

Direct peers

• First Nations University of Canada: FNUniv is a First Nations-governed post-secondary institution headquartered in Regina with satellite campuses across Saskatchewan. Highly comparable as an Indigenous-focused, Saskatchewan-based post-secondary institution delivering degree, certificate, and community-based programming to similar learner populations.
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the province's primary technical and trades-focused post-secondary institution with campuses in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, and Prince Albert. Directly comparable as a Saskatchewan-based credit-granting polytechnic offering overlapping trades, IT, health, and business programs competing for the same students, employers, and provincial funding pool.
• Nicola Valley Institute of Technology: NVIT is a First Nations-controlled post-secondary institution in British Columbia offering trades, health, social work, and academic programs to Indigenous learners. Directly comparable as a smaller Indigenous-governed post-secondary serving rural and remote communities.
• Native Education College: Native Education College is a First Nations-governed post-secondary institution in Vancouver offering career, academic, and trades programs with a focus on Indigenous learners. Comparable in governance model, learner population, and program mix to SIIT.
• First Nations Technical Institute: FNTI is a First Nations-governed post-secondary institution in Ontario delivering trades, adult education, and community-based programming. Closely comparable mandate as a First Nations-led post-secondary with community-based delivery and culturally grounded curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SIITlive
• YouTubeyoutube.com/siitlive
• Facebookfacebook.com/siitlive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/siit
• Instagraminstagram.com/siitlive

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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