About Us

The Indigenous Media Institute (IMI) is a private post-secondary education institute offering an Indigenous-based learning environment and support that compliments its media training programs. Currently, IMI’s *Digital Media Production diploma program is provided by GURU Digital Arts College; As well, IMI is now developing programs in Broadcasting, Film Making, Journalism, Art, and other creative technologies that we hope to have delivered in the near future.

IMI provides a “wholistic” new perspective on learning that balances the study of technology, art and design with Indigenous cultural worldviews and philosophies. By blending the past with the present and future, we offer students a supportive environment that allows them to explore the potential of their personal identity and creative energy. Our school’s advisors and instructors are drawn from many disciplines and include Elders, scholars, artists, and experts in digital media.

IMI has a development agreement with GURU Digital Arts College, a private vocational college that offers vocational training programs under the Private Vocational Training Act; We are grateful to GURU for providing support and for sharing their curriculum, facilities, and expertise with IMI

*Only students whose tuition is paid by the Government of Alberta or Canada are eligible to enroll in this program. IMI is applying to Advanced Education and Technology to licence this program under the Private Vocational Training Act. Once licensing under this Act is in place for this program, enrollment will no longer be restricted and all students will be eligible to apply for registration.