Six Nations Polytechnic

The education provided at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is grounded in first-hand Indigenous knowledge. The school is guided by the values of Ga’nigohi:yo/Kanikoriio (respect and the good mind), which include fairness, integrity, sharing, kindness and co-operation. SNP offers stand-alone degrees as well as approved trades training. It partners with colleges and universities to offer a range of degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as high school programming and teacher continuing education through accredited additional qualifications courses. Programs include early childhood education, personal support worker and skilled trades. Supportive workshops and continuing education opportunities, as well as webinars, workshops and guest speaker programming, help set up learners for success.

SNP is the only school in Canada with a degree program in Ogwehoweh languages, and students can pick streams in Mohawk or Cayuga. One of SNP’s campuses is on the territory of the Six Nations of the Grand River—Canada’s most populous First Nation. The land also houses Canada’s largest single block of Carolinian forest, which students can explore through visiting parks and walking the trails. SNP’s Brantford campus is one of the most energy-efficient campuses in Ontario. The building is equipped with LED lights, a solar roof, new computer labs, 3D printers and a commercial kitchen. SNP also hosts the Indigenous Knowledge Centre, a repository for Six Nations research, resources and knowledge. Staff include Indigenous knowledge guardians—experts in Indigenous traditions and languages.

Quick facts

School size:
Small

Tuition:
Degree $7,600
Diploma $4,300-$8,900
Certificate $4,300-$4,400
Post-Grad $6,200

Residence offerings:
No

Popular programs

Diploma in Practical Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages
Social Service Worker Diploma
Practical Nursing Diploma (PSW to RPN bridging stream)
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (Indigenous) Certificate

Cool options

University Consortium Year 1: This program is community-based and gives students the chance to complete the first year of a bachelor of arts degree within the Six Nations community. Graduates then transfer to one of six partner universities, including Brock, Wilfred Laurier and Waterloo.

Ogwehoweh Languages: This fully accredited degree complements language and grammar skills with learning in communication, research and evaluation.