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Call for Workshop Proposals – 2026 Education, Languages & Special Education Forum

The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector invites submissions for interactive workshops for the 2026 Education, Languages and Special Education Forum, taking place November 3–5, 2026, in Thunder Bay. We are seeking innovative, engaging workshop proposals that highlight effective strategies, promising practices, and demonstrated successes that positively impact First Nations students, families, Education Authorities, and communities.

2026-04-17T11:02:32-04:00April 17th, 2026|Categories: Recent News|
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First Nation Education, Languages and Special Education Forum

The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector are hosting the 2026 Education, Languages and Special Education Forum, taking place November 3–5, 2026, at the Valhalla Inn and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay. This year’s theme, “Learning Across All Stages of Life”, reflects a holistic First Nations understanding of learning as a lifelong, interconnected journey rooted in

2026-04-17T10:38:28-04:00April 17th, 2026|Categories: News, Recent News, Uncategorized|
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Share your Adult Education Program Success Story

COO is seeking to gather success stories from communities to highlight the positive impact of adult education programs and the time-limited investment. We are inviting you to submit your success stories by clicking the link below. These stories can include new or expanded programs, or individual learner achievements (no names required). Your contributions will strengthen

2026-02-11T12:12:19-05:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: News, Recent News|Tags: , |
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Education Media Clips: January 9 – 14, 2026

Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears January 9, 2026 The federal government has drastically cut funding for First Nations kids in Ontario seeking educational support under Jordan’s Principle — from $122.1 million to just $1.2 million over the same time periods in 2024 versus 2025 — a tribunal

2026-01-19T15:45:06-05:00January 19th, 2026|Categories: Recent News|
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Post Secondary Education Forum

The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Post-Secondary Education Forum, taking place in Toronto on February 5, 2026. This one-day event will bring together post-secondary education technicians, Education Directors, coordinators, and Indigenous Institutes to share information and resources related to First Nations post-secondary education. Registration link: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/46e75701-1fa7-4563-b1fa-36ef05c6ae35 A

2026-01-16T09:48:25-05:00January 7th, 2026|Categories: News, Recent News, Uncategorized|
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Education Media Clips: October 22 – November 3, 2025

Trent, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board pilot dual credit program October 22, 2025 Trent University and the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board are piloting a dual-credit program that allows high school students to earn an Indigenous Studies credit while completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. https://academica.ca/indigenous/trent-hastings-and-prince-edward-district-school-board-pilot-dual-credit-program/ Postsecondary schools open

2025-11-07T14:28:01-05:00November 7th, 2025|Categories: Recent News|
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Education Media Clips: August 1 – 13, 2025

2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering celebrates Indigenous Early Learning and Language Revitalization August 1, 2025 The 2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering, hosted by Kenjgewin Teg’s Manitoulin and Mnidoo Mnising Sharing and Learning Centre for All (MMSLCA), brought together early learning educators, Knowledge Keepers, caregivers, and community members for three powerful days of learning, inspiration, and celebration. https://anishinabeknews.ca/2025/08/01/2025-all-nations-childcare-gathering-celebrates-indigenous-early-learning-and-language-revitalization/

2025-08-14T14:36:32-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Recent News|
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First Nation Education and Languages Forum

The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector are hosting the 2025 Education and Languages Forum taking place October 21-23, 2025, at the Courtyard Marriott Toronto, 475 Yonge St, Toronto. This year’s theme is Feathers of Knowledge: Carrying Our Future Forward. Additional information will be made available closer to the date. Who should attend? First Nation Education and Language Educators,

2025-08-14T14:45:19-04:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: News, Recent News, Uncategorized|
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Education Media Clips: July 19 – 29, 2025

Matawa Education appeals to Ottawa to fund program to revitalize Indigenous languages across northern Ontario July 19, 2025 Two officials at Matawa Education and Care Centre in Thunder Bay are calling for stable funding to help them keep Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree languages alive across northern Ontario. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/matawa-education-1.7595759 Six Nations Polytechnic and Laurier

2025-07-30T13:08:46-04:00July 30th, 2025|Categories: Recent News|
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Education Media Clips: June 25 – July 2, 2025

University of Guelph offers grants of up to $10K to First Nations from surrounding treaty lands June 25, 2025 First Nations students from the 11 nations whose treaty lands and territories include the University of Guelph will now be eligible for up to $10,000 a year in university-funded grants. https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/guelph-university-offers-grants-of-up-to-10k-to-first-nations-from-surrounding-treaty-lands/ Indigenous Education grad

2025-07-02T16:19:08-04:00July 2nd, 2025|Categories: Recent News|
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