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Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI)

Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI)

Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI)

A Métis-owned post-secondary and cultural institution dedicated to promoting the renewal and development of Métis culture.

GDI delivers Métis-specific educational programs, services and resources, while supporting research, materials development, collection and distribution.

A classroom with two rows of seats with individual desks at Gabriel Dumont Institute, 2025.
A classroom with two rows desks and seats in a healthcare setting at Gabriel Dumont Institute, 2025.

Grounded in Métis culture, GDI provides high-quality, culturally specific education and training that responds to student, community and labour market needs. The institute is a conservator of Métis history and culture, a national leader in Michif-language initiatives and a trusted partner to students, clients, communities, governments, funders and stakeholders.

GDI is a Mastercard Foundation Fellows Program partner and will host the inaugural cohort of Fellows, providing culturally grounded support and connecting them with mentorship, training and leadership development opportunities.

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