UNDRIP Action Plan sees response from Feathers of Hope gathering
February 6, 2025
A group of Indigenous youth recently provided responses to the federal government’s UNDRIP Action Plan during the Feathers of Hope UNDRIP Action Plan Youth Gathering on Jan. 24 at the Valhalla Hotel and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay.
Kenora school board and Shibogama First Nations Council sign memorandum
February 7, 2025
Students from some of the northernmost First Nations in the region will continue to see support from the Kenora district’s public school board through a renewed partnership.
Statement by Minister Hajdu on the changes to operating procedures related to processing requests under Jordan’s Principle
February 10, 2025
The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today:
“When it comes to Jordan’s Principle, our top priority and our intention have not changed: making sure First Nations children have access to the products, services and supports that they need.”
SKG, Wahkohtowin Development partner to accredit program focused on Indigenous knowledge, land stewardship
February 12, 2025
Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig and Wahkohtowin Development have partnered to accredit the Wahkohtowin Guardian Program. The program helps Indigenous students develop their knowledge and skills in conservation, cultural knowledge, and environmental monitoring, preparing them to act as Indigenous land stewards. Students who complete the program will receive both high school and postsecondary education credits.
