New Hamilton program helps Indigenous single moms get a diploma and 'build confidence' August 18, 2022 A program being run by the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is helping Indigenous women who are single mothers get a college diploma. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/hamilton-urban-indigenous-homeward-bound-1.6554151 UBC Senate votes to rescind honorary degree given to bishop involved in residential schools
Ontario removes Indigenous science framework from provincial curriculum August 3, 2022 The Anishinabek Nation and the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) are opposed to and disappointed with the Ontario Minister of Education’s decision to remove the Indigenous science framework from the Ontario curriculum. The two organizations have indicated they would be willing to host a meeting
School board fine-tuning Indigenous programming July 29, 2022 The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is continuing to finetune their programs focusing on Indigenous peoples. https://www.myespanolanow.com/49580/news/school-board-fine-tuning-indigenous-programming/ HSCDSB Commitment to Indigenous Education July 28, 2022 With the recent apology from Pope Francis to the First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples of Canada, the Huron-Superior Catholic
Check out the newest edition of the Special Education Newsletter "Our Gifted Children" Summer 2022. Read and download the full PDF here: 22-07-12 Our Gifted Children Newsletter Summer
How Indigenous sign language is helping this woman connect with her culture July 11, 2022 Learning Plains Sign Language is about reclaiming her heritage, making language grow, she says the word "deaf" isn't just an adjective for Paula MacDonald — it's part of her identity. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/indigenous-deaf-sign-language-culture-1.6473673 Immersion key to preserving traditional Wolastoqey language July 11, 2022 The
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is inviting applications for the position of Associate Director of Education. The Associate Director of Education will work with the Director of Education to implement the COO Education Sector Strategic Plan. The Associate Director of Education is a visionary, strategic planner and a proven leader. The ideal candidate will work
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal to conduct an evaluation of the Ontario Technical Table on the Interim Funding Approach (OTTIFA). Please see document: https://education.chiefs-of-ontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/22-06-22-COO-RFP-OTTIFA-Evaluation.pdf PURPOSE & BACKGROUND: Chiefs of Ontario (COO) supports all First Nations in Ontario as they assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and their chosen expression of nationhood. The
Innu groups file human rights complaint over inadequate school spending in Labrador June 20, 2022 The Innu Nation and its joint education body have filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission, alleging that funding for education of Innu children in Labrador is inadequate. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/innu-nation-education-mtie-1.6492161 Former VJH principle guides Indigenous education June
Despite changes to the law, KEC still fighting Bill 96 April 28, 2022 The Kahnawake Education Center and the Kahnawake Combined School Committee are continuing the battle against a potential new provincial law requiring advanced knowledge of French – one that might have an odious effect on local students when they go to apply to
