aki is an indigenous-governed research institute with a mandate to support mino-bimaadiziwin (the good life) amongst anishinaabe peoples, nations and territories through research situated in anishinaabe kendaasiwin and good relationships.

overall, the institute (aki) seeks to:

• privilege anishinaabe ways of knowing and being in research;
• advance research excellence defined by anishinaabe peoples and principles; 
• expand and support indigenous governed and driven research; 
• support mino-bimaadiziwin, self-determination and decision-making amongst anishinaabe peoples, nations, and territories through relevant research and other activities; and
• support community building and mobilization between indigenous peoples.

aki received senate approval in 2021 and was birthed through ceremony on may 30, 2022.

 a call to action:  april 2022 eliminate  systemic barriers to obtaining and keeping ontario birth certificates

website: tba

contact: dr. lana ray, director

807-343-8010 ext.7130 aki director 
807-343-8010 ext.7131 aki admin

e-mail: admin.aki@lakeheadu.ca