November 6, 2019
New school is built to be taken apart and moved along with rest of community.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/kashechewan-new-school-1.5346836
Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates 25 years
November 6, 2019
Thousands of students have graduated from the Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) in the 25 years since its doors opened in 1994.
http://anishinabeknews.ca/2019/11/06/anishinabek-educational-institute-celebrates-25-years/
Indigenous youth inspired by Ryerson-led Creative Native arts program
November 5, 2019
Six Nations youth produce music festival Nov. 9 with Juno Award-winner Buffy Sainte-Marie.
UCDSB recognizes Treaties Recognition Week, Nov 4-8
November 5, 2019
This week, many schools across the Upper Canada District School Board will be taking part in learning opportunities surrounding Treaties Recognition Week, which runs November 4-8.
https://nationvalleynews.com/2019/11/05/ucdsb-recognizes-treaties-recognition-week-nov-4-8/
Wiikwemkoong ogoki learning apps go live
November 5, 2019
Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabemowin Kinoomaagewin highlighted its Moose 101 Anishinaabemowin language app featuring the different parts of a moose during PD Day sessions in Wiikwemkoong on Oct. 25.
http://anishinabeknews.ca/2019/11/05/wiikwemkoong-ogoki-learning-apps-go-live/
Six Nations Polytechnic and IBM Canada launch tuition-free tech program
November 5, 2019
‘It’s a culturally based learning environment where their language is reinforced’
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/six-nations-ibm-tuition-free-1.5346140
Restoring traditional Indigenous knowledge
November 5, 2019
Interest in Indigenous culture is increasing, from awareness of traditional methods of learning and healing, to a resurgence in native survival skills.
https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/restoring-traditional-indigenous-knowledge-1.4666718
Neyaashiinigmiing schoolyard becoming reflection of culture
November 5, 2019
The elementary school at Neyaashiinigmiing has become a hub for a community program to bring back native plants and foster the community’s sense of food self-reliance, starting with the children.
KPDSB acknowledges Treaties Recognition week
November 5, 2019
A number of events and activities will be taking place this week in Keewatin Patricia District Schools to acknowledge Treaties Recognition week.
https://kenoraonline.com/local/kpdsb-acknowledges-treaties-recognition-week
Indigenous artist David General unveils new statue on campus – The Fulcrum
November 5, 2019
Sculpture celebrates Anishinaabe peoples’ connections to this land
http://www.ilrtoday.ca/indigenous-artist-david-general-unveils-new-statue-on-campus-the-fulcrum/
Anishinabek Nation celebrates fourth Treaties Recognition Week
November 4, 2019
The Anishinabek Nation kicked off the fourth Treaties Recognition Week by hosting Treaty Education Sessions at Antler River School in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.
http://anishinabeknews.ca/2019/11/04/anishinabek-nation-celebrates-fourth-treaties-recognition-week/
Graduation rates hit record highs for Sea to Sky Indigenous students
November 2, 2019
Creating a more inclusive curriculum has benefited all students in School District 48.
Saskatchewan told to do more for First Nations students
November 1, 2019
A Saskatchewan Indigenous group and another one representing teachers want the government to do more for First Nations schooling.
https://www.thespec.com/news-story/9673503-saskatchewan-told-to-do-more-for-first-nations-students/
Indigenous group, teachers federation ask for more First Nations education funds
November 1, 2019
A Saskatchewan Indigenous group and another one representing teachers want the government to do more for First Nations schooling.
Drop in 3-year Indigenous grad rate shows province’s plan isn’t working, STF says
November 1, 2019
The provincial government’s plan for improving graduation rates for Indigenous students isn’t working, says Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.
Plans show 1st detailed glimpse of new central library
November 1, 2019
The building, which will be situated at the eastern edge of LeBreton Flats, has also been reduced from six storeys to five, and will include an area devoted to Indigenous people and the study of their culture.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-central-library-design-programs-1.5343639
Indigenous students thrive with cultural support
November 3, 2019
The government of Manitoba’s website shows only 48.5 per cent of Indigenous students graduated from high school in 2018.
Biidaaban Community Service-Learning helps future teachers study MMIWG Final Report
November 1, 2019
A Nipissing University program benefits the Indigenous community while helping students give back.
‘I get nightmares’: How racial violence in high schools is taking a mental toll on students
October 31, 2019
Canadian schools have high levels of both violent and racist attacks, CBC News survey shows
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/school-violence-racism-bullying-1.5328735
Indige-Know event educates public on Indigenous cultures
October 30, 2019
The Can-Am Indigenous staff is educating the public on its historical culture.
https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/indige-know-event-educates-public-on-indigenous-cultures-1.4662686
