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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

June 7, 2019 'I couldn't have made it without support at home and support here,' master's student from Kahnawake says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/concordia-university-indigenous-aboriginal-student-resource-centre-1.5165756   Reconciliation or appropriation: Should B.C.'s lieutenant governor be speaking Indigenous languages? June 6, 2019 'I wanted to do something that showed respect,' Janet Austin says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/woman-representing-queen-learns-indigenous-language-to-decolonize-1.5162449   Sioux Lookout hosts elders for language, knowledge

May 9, 2019 Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) today with municipal partners to jointly develop approaches to address poverty and homelessness in northern Ontario. http://www.netnewsledger.com/2019/05/09/mou-signed-between-nan-kenora-dsb-and-cochrane-dsb/   New student senate elected with three set to serve on school board in 2019-20 May 9, 2019 Ryan Dailey from Timmins High and Vocational School,

April 29, 2019 State of emergency declared after flooding crisis in northern Ontario First Nations community https://www.southwesternontario.ca/community-story/9307665-westfield-elementary-connects-with-kashechewan-students-in-dire-need-of-new-school/   What *Exactly* is Happening To Ontario’s Education System? April 28, 2019 More than 100,000 students participated in a province-wide walkout on April 4, and on April 6, around 10,000 teachers, students and parents showed up to protest