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Language Commissioner Barbara Nolan to deliver Giizisoo-Mzinigan Language Series webinar September 1, 2026 Anishinabek Nation Language Commissioner Barbara Nolan looks forward to delivering a Giizisoo-Mzinigan (annual calendar) Language Series webinar on September 1 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. through the virtual platform Zoom. https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/09/language-commissioner-barbara-nolan-to-deliver-giizisoo-mzinigan-language-series-webinar New Dokis Early Learning and Childcare Centre anticipated

Lambton College and Indspire Partner to Expand Indigenous Access to Water and Wastewater Treatment Careers August 18, 2026 Lambton College and Indspire have announced an important new partnership that will enhance access to water and wastewater treatment training for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students preparing for careers in one of Ontario’s most essential workforce

Help in Hand initiative brings mental health support to students in northwestern Ontario August 11, 2026 Lakehead University researchers launched the Help in Hand initiative in partnership with community mental health agencies and School Mental Health Ontario to support youth mental health in northwestern Ontario on July 29 in Thunder Bay. https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/08/help-in-hand-initiative-brings-mental-health-support-to-students-in-northwestern-ontario/ Wiikwemkoong Unceded

Anishinaabemowin teacher recognized by TikTok Canada July 20, 2026 When Nathalie Wajashk-Restoule discovered that there weren’t enough children’s books in Anishinaabemowin that she could give to her young students, she decided to write her own. https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/07/anishinaabemowin-teacher-recognized-by-tiktok-canada/ Kenjgewin Teg marks historic graduation, celebrating largest class to date July 25, 2026 Kenjgewin Teg proudly celebrated

Fanshawe, Caldwell First Nation sign agreement to support adult learners July 15, 2026 Caldwell First Nation has signed agreements with Fanshawe College and the Greater Essex County District School Board to support education for its members. https://academica.ca/indigenous/fanshawe-caldwell-first-nation-sign-agreement-to-support-adult-learners/ NPSC budget for 2026–27 includes supports for Indigenous staff, Canadore partnership July 15, 2026 The Nipissing-Parry

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