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November 19, 2019 As Indigenous leaders and researchers at the University of Toronto seek to put their relationship on a new footing, they are looking to incorporate the Mi'kmaw concept of Two-Eyed Seeing, an approach grounded in mutual respect for one another's knowledge systems. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/indigenous-leaders-u-t-researchers-look-forge-collaborative-relationship-through-two-eyed   Breaking into the art scene with Norval Morriseau November

November 12, 2019 Ryan Jason Allen Willert has been working for weeks painting a mural for students and staff at Simons Valley School in northwest Calgary, with the inspiration for his artwork rooted in Blackfoot culture and tradition. https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/medicine-for-the-spirit-indigenous-mural-at-simons-valley-school-inspires-students-1.4682393   Proposals for the 2019 Indigenous Initiatives Fund are now being accepted November 12, 2019 The

November 6, 2019 New school is built to be taken apart and moved along with rest of community. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/kashechewan-new-school-1.5346836   Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 25 years November 6, 2019 Thousands of students have graduated from the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) in the 25 years since its doors opened in 1994. http://anishinabeknews.ca/2019/11/06/anishinabek-educational-institute-celebrates-25-years/   Indigenous youth inspired

October 30, 2019 By 2020, all literature taught in mandatory Grade 11 English course will be written by Indigenous authors. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/indigenous-school-english-gecdsb-high-school-students-1.5338115   There's a bunch of cops at Algoma University these days. Here's why October 29, 2019 Rogers says the expanded partnership between the police service and the university that began last year with the

October 7, 2019 The libraries have announced a plan for reciprocal borrowing, which will allow residents from both communities free access to space, information and materials. https://www.thespec.com/news-story/9633596-hamilton-and-six-nations-public-libraries-announce-partnership/   Kamloops teacher wins education award for work with Indigenous students October 7, 2019 She is a teacher and program coordinator at Twin Rivers Education Centre's Four Directions

September 24, 2019 While the centre will provide educational resources that are lacking on Manitoulin, it will also help to ensure that, when it comes to doing research on Indigenous peoples going forward, “no more research about us, without us,” said Ms. Roy. “We will play an integral role in research in the North.” https://www.sootoday.com/local-entertainment/indigenous-art-film-comedy-focus-of-dream-big-2019-1711255

September 10, 2019 A farming suburb north of Toronto seems like an unlikely place to start up a series of Indigenous programming, but the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library took up the call to action in 2018. http://rabble.ca/news/2019/09/public-library-and-indigenous-reconciliation   NAN hosts student orientation at Pelican Falls First Nations High School September 10, 2019 Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)

August 14, 2019 Kristen Longdo says all students need to learn about Indigenous history https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/western-university-sociology-textbook-indigenous-voice-1.5245905   'It's time' for major reform in N.W.T.'s school system, says education minister August 14, 2019 Caroline Cochrane says major changes needed, but they'll have to come after fall election https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nwt-education-system-reform-caroline-cochrane-1.5246220   Kids in Kash could be in new school

July 2, 2019 N7 collection gives back to First Nation communities through athletic funding https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/michael-linklater-basketball-nike-1.5197265   Chippewas of Rama citizen presented with honourary degree of Doctor of Laws July 2, 2019 Former Lieutenant Governor James Bartleman highlighted a convocation address of former Quebec Premier Jean Lesage during his address at the Law Society of Ontario’s

June 25, 2019 A student and two teachers from St. Mary Catholic High School in Brockville travelled with other students and staff from across the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario to Sandy Lake First Nation earlier this month. https://www.recorder.ca/news/local-news/building-bridges-in-remote-community   'This program has saved me': Indigenous students concerned about changes to CBE program