Governance

 GDI is the educational arm of the MN–S. The Institute is the only wholly Métis owned and controlled educational institution of its kind in Canada. The Institute is responsible for the design, development and delivery of specific education and cultural programs and services. While the Institute is affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina and is federated with the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, it has maintained its independence and Métis identity.

Through its network of learning centers across Saskatchewan, the Institute maintains a close contact with the people it serves. The programs and activities of the Institute are determined by the identified needs of the Métis and are implemented according to the decisions of its Board of Governors.

The GDI Board of Governors is responsible for the development of Institute policies and programs, for the development and approval of programs and for the general administration of the Institute. As such, the GDI Board of Governors oversee the policies and operations of:

• GDI central operations, which include finance and administration, library services, curriculum development/publishing and research;

• DTI: technical and vocational programs;

• SUNTEP: Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert;

• GDC: Arts and Science Program; and

• Other University programming in association with the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan.

The GDI Board of Governors is comprised of twelve members, representing the twelve regions of the MN–S. As well, the Minister of Education for the MN–S serves as Board of Governors Chairperson.

The Current GDI Board of Governors is as follows:

Chairperson - Vacant

Minister of Education: Métis Nation – Saskatchewan