Riel Institute For Employment - Calgary

Mission

Through our commitment to excellence in Indigenous education, we strive to create an environment whereby all Indigenous people have the opportunity to access education and training in order to enhance their employment skills. We strive to ensure that our students become confident and are capable of shaping their future and meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Mandate

The intent of the Board of Directors of the RIEL Institute is to provide the best possible education so it's Indigenous students will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be caring and contributing members of society. Through diverse methodology we encourage our students to be respectful, responsible, global citizens who demonstrate tolerance and acceptance. In our supportive and culturally sensitive environment our students are challenged to reach their full potential.

Vision

We envision a time when Indigenous people will enjoy a sense of belonging in our society. No longer overrepresented in the numbers of undereducated, unemployed, incarcerated, and living in poverty. We believe the way to achieve this goal is through education. We will know we are continuing to achieve our mission, if the economical viability of our Indigenous learners demonstrates continual improvement, if our students are motivated and confident in their ability to learn, and if there is an eagerness to attend classes and proudness to achieve at the highest possible level.

Our staff members, proud advocates of Indigenous education, are committed to providing a collaborative, caring, and holistic nurturing environment that respects diversity and encourages success.