Dr. Cindy Blackstock named NOSM University’s Chancellor and inaugural Board of Governors announced
SUDBURY — On Thursday, November 24, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, renowned Indigenous child and family rights activist and member of the Gitxsan, is named NOSM University’s...
Payette returns to principal’s role for M’Chigeeng First Nation school
By Sam Laskaris M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION – She’s back. Well officially, Gayle Payette returns as the principal at Lakeview School, located in her community of...
Anishinabek Nation kicks off Treaties Recognition Week with new secondary school public education resource
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 7, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe encourages everyone to take the time during the 7th annual...
Learning sustainability through an international experience with an Indigenous lens
By Nadine Roach SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - Twelve students in the CESD 3406: Sustainable Indigenous, Rural and Community Development course, attended Slow Food International’s...
Land-based learning through a Biigtigong Nishnaabeg lens coming to Thunder Bay
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) is partnering with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and two organizations to deliver a land-based learning...
New school Seven Stones Learning Centre opens
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— Elder and Anishinaabemowin speaker Richard Assinewai has given the name Niizhwaas Asiniik Skoonweh Kahn or Seven Stones Learning Centre...
Education a key priority discussing during latest Anishinabek Nation UNDRIP engagement session
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation Legal Department continues to host its United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act virtual engagement...
Flexible learning opportunities and jobs in downtown North Bay
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— A new partnership between Contact North and Native Education Training College (NETC) has opened up loads of courses online...
Anishinabek Nation highlights importance of Indigenous science in Ontario classrooms
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 13, 2022) – The Anishinabek Nation and the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) are disappointed to learn of the Ministry of...
Lakehead University celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — A Sunrise Ceremony, flint knapping, wampum belt, teepee, and drum teachings and a truth and reconciliation dialogue were featured at...
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation celebrates the ground breaking of its new elementary school
PIC RIVER, ON (June 22, 2022) - Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is extremely pleased to celebrate the ground breaking of its new elementary school (Kindergarten to Grade...
Lakehead University launches 10-year plan to increase Indigenous language fluency
THUNDER BAY AND ORILLIA (April 20, 2022) – Lakehead University is embarking on a 10-year initiative that will support the revitalization of Indigenous languages in...
New scholarship for students from Algonquin communities
PEMBROKE (April 19, 2022) – The Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) and the Taggart Group have officially announced the creation and launch of a new scholarship...
New investment funding to support culturally-responsive education in nursing and PSW programs through the Anishinabek Educational Institute
By Kelly McLeod ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY— Early this March, the Ministry of Long Term Care announced it is investing $34 million over four years to...
Fort William First Nation councillor talks treaty relationships during Lakehead University virtual event
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Councillor Michele Solomon highlighted the lands taken from her community during her April 5 Lakehead University Understanding...