There are nine Indigenous Institutes in Ontario recognized in regulation under the Indigenous Institutes Act, 2017. Indigenous Institutes are one of the three pillars of the postsecondary education system in Ontario, alongside colleges and universities. Indigenous Institutes are Indigenous governed and operated institutions that provide opportunities for students to start and complete postsecondary education credentials in a flexible, personalized and culturally responsive learning environment. These programs are identified as providing the training necessary for In-demand careers in Ontario.