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.
Ontario Improving Mental Health Care for Postsecondary Students
May 9, 2024
Investment will provide students across 10 institutions with targeted mental health supports.
Historic moment as Indigenous woman elected school board chair first time ever in Ontario
May 15, 2024
‘Here I am as an Indigenous person sitting as a chair for a school board. I’m very touched about it, and it’s of huge significance.
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/historic-moment-as-st-pierre-elected-chair-of-nndsb-8747488
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Federal Budget 2024, Fairness for Every Generation
May 16, 2024
On April 16, 2024, the Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, delivered Budget 2024, titled “Fairness for Every Generation.”
College accepted into pre-designation program
May 16, 2024
The college’s nursing faculty, staff and students will undergo training to embed the nurses association’s best practice guidelines into the practical nursing curriculum and clinical placements.
https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/college-accepted-into-pre-designation-program-8748173
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Welcomes Dedicated Funding for First Nation Students with National School Food Program
May 17, 2024
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued statement alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to welcome the announcement of dedicated funding for First Nation students under the Government of Canada’s proposed National School Food Program.
