Ontario removes Indigenous science framework from provincial curriculum
August 3, 2022
The Anishinabek Nation and the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) are opposed to and disappointed with the Ontario Minister of Education’s decision to remove the Indigenous science framework from the Ontario curriculum. The two organizations have indicated they would be willing to host a meeting with ministry officials to advocate for the inclusion of these expectations for all students in Ontario.
https://www.manitoulin.com/ontario-removes-indigenous-science-framework-from-provincial-curriculum/
Calgary Foundation makes largest-ever gift to UCalgary’s Indigenous Strategy
August 3, 2022
The University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy, ii’ taa’poh’to’p, has received a $1-million gift from the Calgary Foundation — the largest single gift the strategy has received to date.
University of Saskatchewan turns to Indigenous governments to root out identity fraud
August 3, 2022
After months of consultation about how to stop “pretend Indians” from taking jobs and scholarships meant for genuine Indigenous people, the University of Saskatchewan has decided to rely on Indigenous governments to verify identity.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/indian-status-card-university-of-saskatchewan-1.6535847
Queen’s University to have Indigenous verification standards for staff
August 3, 2022
A First Nations academic says he is taking a wait and see attitude after Queen’s University pledged to bring in new policies regarding Indigenous verification.
Pope says genocide took place at Canada’s residential schools
July 30, 2022
While the word genocide wasn’t heard in any of Pope Francis’s addresses during a week-long trip to Canada, on his flight back to Rome, he said everything he described about the residential school system and its forced assimilation of Indigenous children amounts to genocide.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/pope-francis-residential-schools-genocide-1.6537203
Summer program teaches Sudbury, Ont., high schoolers Indigenous practices
July 29, 2022
For high school students like Julia Parenteau, learning during a global pandemic was a challenge.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/indigenous-camp-catholic-board-1.6535462
Chiefs of Ontario – Education Agreement Resources
The Chiefs of Ontario have created a versatile and easy-to-use toolkit for First Nations to negotiate Education Agreements with Ontario school boards that meets their unique needs. The Education Agreement resources are available on the Chiefs of Ontario Education Portal here: https://education.chiefs-of-ontario.org/priorities/lifelonglearning/education-agreements/. For more information, please contact Patrik.Lowen@coo.org