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 Fulfill Commitments to First Nations Education on UN International Day of Education

January 24, 2025

On the United Nations International Day of Education, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is urging Canada to uphold its commitments to transform the K-12 education system for First Nations students.

https://nationtalk.ca/story/national-chief-cindy-woodhouse-nepinak-calls-on-canada-to-fulfill-commitments-to-first-nations-education-on-un-international-day-of-education

New study highlights challenges for Indigenous students embarking on post-secondary journeys

January 28, 2025

Algoma and Toronto University researchers have completed an in-depth study titled ‘Creating a “sense of belonging” for Indigenous students: identifying supports to improve access and success in post-secondary education’.

https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/new-study-highlights-challenges-for-indigenous-students-embarking-on-post-secondary-journeys/

Confederation College Celebrates Successful Keewaytinook Okimakanak Level 1 Carpentry Program

January 29, 2025

Confederation College is proud to celebrate the graduation of all eight students in its first Level 1 Carpentry program, offered in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak.

https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/region/ontario/27/1122273/confederation-collegejanuary-29-2025-confederation-college-celebrates-successful-keewaytinook-okimakanak-level-1-carpentry-program.html