Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears
January 9, 2026
The federal government has drastically cut funding for First Nations kids in Ontario seeking educational support under Jordan’s Principle — from $122.1 million to just $1.2 million over the same time periods in 2024 versus 2025 — a tribunal hearing revealed this week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/tribunal-first-nations-education-funding-9.7039685
Storytelling with Isaac Murdoch at Lakehead University
January 13, 2026
Serpent River First Nation’s Isaac Murdoch shared a story about the Covenant Chain Wampum Belt during his Aadsookaanan Storytelling with Isaac Murdoch circle on Jan. 9 at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus.
https://anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/storytelling-with-isaac-murdoch-at-lakehead-university/
Humber releases new Indigenous education plan
January 14, 2026
Humber Polytechnic has released a new Indigenous Education Plan called Biskaabiiyang: Returning to Ourselves, Reimagining the Future.
https://academica.ca/indigenous/humber-releases-new-indigenous-education-plan/
Sheridan, SNP partner to bring Construction Techniques program to Six Nations
January 14, 2026
Sheridan College and Six Nations Polytechnic have signed an MOU that will bring Sheridan’s Construction Techniques program to SNP learners.
