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
Peel District School Board hosts first-ever powwow June 6, 2024 A powwow was held in Caledon last Friday. https://ca.news.yahoo.com/peel-district-school-board-hosts-184345838.html Campus virtual tours translated into Anishinaabemowin June 13, 2024 Virtual tours of Conestoga College campuses are now available in the Indigenous language of Anishinaabemowin, considered an endangered language because it is no longer the
The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector, along with Shelley Knott Fife, PhD Candidate, discuss Education Service Agreements with a focus on Special Education. Link to video
Land-based learning program students help stock Thunder Bay-area lake with fish May 23, 2024 The students were from the Lakehead Public School Board's KZ Lodge program. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/kz-lodge-fish-stocking-1.7207558 Indigenous students get first-hand look at skilled-trade job opportunities May 24, 2024 Skilled trades fair held for students at Hiawatha First Nation. https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/indigenous-students-get-first-hand-look-at-skilled-trade-job-opportunities/article_27fb80d9-a89f-5e89-ac02-1552f7eab2d7.html Sol
The journey of language revitalization can be challenging, especially when time is of the essence. The work can be daunting whether your First Nation is just beginning or already underway. The COO has reviewed online language planning resources. These resources and tools can help your First Nation establish language revitalization goals and determine what the
Landmark agreement ushers in new era of equity for FN students May 9, 2024 The new engagement framework, which has been described as "monumental," will see four First Nations in the region gain equitable representation within the Superior-Greenstone District School Board. https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/landmark-agreement-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-equity-for-first-nation-students-8720545 Ontario Improving Mental Health Care for Postsecondary Students May 9, 2024
Anishinabemowin instructor proud, hopeful as she helps pass language to next generation in Interlake April 17, 2024 Lillian Traverse nearly lost her 1st language in youth amid teasing in school. Now, she's teaching it to kids. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/teaching-anishinabemowin-langauge-kids-ashern-interlake-1.7174423 Students, staff at private North Bay college locked out of courses April 24, 2024 Lack of
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario's project to produce a costing model for post-secondary student support and for First Nation administrators to support learners. Please see the document: 24-04-26 COO RFP PSE Costing Model FINAL PURPOSE & BACKGROUND: Chiefs of Ontario (COO) supports all First Nations in
