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Summer program inspires Indigenous youth to consider careers in health care January 21, 2025 Charli Mackay wouldn't have pictured a career for herself in medical imaging - that is until a unique program at the University of Toronto brought the idea into sharper focus. https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/University/1/1120705/Summer-program-inspires-Indigenous-youth-to-consider-careers-in-health-care.html  National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls on Canada to

Carleton University to launch new Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities program December 17, 2024 Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication is planning to launch a new 10-month Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities (CJIIC) program featuring in-person and virtual instruction for Indigenous students in 2025. https://anishinabeknews.ca/2024/12/17/carleton-universitys-school-of-journalism-and-communication-to-launch-new-certificate-in-journalism-in-indigenous-communities-program/ Virtual Anishinaabemowin coursed created by

These kids learn from the forest, as their teacher aims to weave climate education into more lessons September 29, 2024 Teachers are 'having these conversations with young people every day,' says professor. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/climate-education-teacher-training-1.7333717 Indigenous students and faculty are on the rise – and universities have a moral obligation to support them September 30, 2024

Inside the new English course that's ditching Shakespeare for Indigenous authors and will soon be mandatory across the TDSB September 23, 2024 You won't find Shakespeare in Michelle de Braux and Tobie Loukes' Grade 11 English class. Instead, their students may be studying the works of Indigenous authors like Tanya Talaga, Duke Redbird and Lee

Makwa Waakaa'igan gets $2M boost from NOHFC August 29, 2024 Three-storey building at Algoma University will contain residential school archives, cultural spaces and the Mental Health and Addictions Research and Training Institute once complete. https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/makwa-waakaaigan-gets-2m-boost-from-nohfc-9449460 APTN launches new channel dedicated to Indigenous languages August 30, 2024 APTN Languages’ fall schedule features 24/7 programming

Six Nations language immersion school to finally get a home after council approves funding August 15, 2024 'It's been a long haul for the school and the joy is immense for everyone,' says board chair. https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/six-nations-language-immersion-school-1.7295760 First Nations Technical Institute enhances aerospace programming and equipment August 20, 2024 Government of Canada support helps

Education Authority and Atlookan discuss temporary new school August 2, 2024 After losing the John C. Yesno Education Centre in January, Eabametoong First Nation is making considerable headway - despite delays - on a temporary replacement with materials and workers onsite. https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/education-authority-and-atlookan-discuss-temporary-new-school-9306059?utm_source=tbnewswatch.com&utm_campaign=tbnewswatch.com%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral 'No English!' inside Wiikwemkoong's first annual Anishnaabe language immersion camp August

Language students graduate from Matawa Education program July 19, 2024 Close to 100 graduates were honoured at a ceremony on Thursday. https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/language-students-graduate-from-matawa-education-program-9238814 Elders bring knowledge forward at Actua InSTEM camp in Dokis First Nation July 19, 2024 A science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) camp in Dokis First Nation will have youth learning

Hamilton public board pauses Mohawk language program at 1 of 2 elementary schools offering it July 11, 2024 Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board says it's reviewing the program. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/mohawk-classes-paused-1.7259799 Anishinaabekwe appointed as new Near North District School Board Chair July 15, 2024 The new Near North District School Board (NNDSB) Chair is Ashley St.

Humber to offer Indigenous students free tuition starting this fall June 20, 2024 Humber is the only college in Canada to offer a full-tuition waiver for students from eight First Nations communities. https://humber.ca/today/news/humber-offer-indigenous-students-free-tuition-starting-fall This video game immerses players in Anishinaabe culture June 21, 2024 Nokiiwin Tribal Council and York University professor Maya Chacaby