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...
Fort William citizen elected as trustee with Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation’s Sarah Pelletier looks forward to taking on the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (TBCDSB)...
$4.5M investment will support training of more PSWs and Practical Nurses
M'CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (April 4, 2022) – Kenjgewin Teg is pleased to be supported in Ontario’s initiative to support the workforce demands of the healthcare...
Educator decolonizes curriculum through story
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY— A presenter at Nipissing University's Indigenous Week hosted by the Enji giigdoyang - Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Lorraine Sutherland...
Lakehead University to deliver five-part Truth and Reconciliation virtual series
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Lakehead University is aiming to engage the community in a micro conversation during its five-part Truth and Reconciliation Community Dialogues...
Fleming and Trent partner to expand pathways for Indigenous learners
New agreements offering exclusive college-to-university advancement for Indigenous students to graduate with diploma and degree in five years PETERBOROUGH (February 17, 2022) – Fleming College...
New funding to help evaluate app targeted at improving mental health of Indigenous people in the workplace
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Lakehead University researcher Vicki Kristman and the Nokiiwin Tribal Council are evaluating the effectiveness of a Wiiji e-mental health...
New book club underway for Lakehead University students and Beausoleil First Nation citizens
By Rick Garrick ORILLIA — Lakehead University students and Beausoleil First Nation citizens are looking forward to reading and discussing Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding...
46th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering at Trent University focuses on reconciliation through Restor(y)ing Our Truth
Virtual gathering February 11-13 features full line-up of keynote addresses and workshops, including remarks from National Chief RoseAnne Archibald PETERBOROUGH (Monday, February 7, 2022) -...
Lana Ray advocates for the notion of reconciliation remain true to the original intent
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Red Rock Indian Band’s Lana Ray highlighted how the term reconciliation has been appropriated by different groups during her...
Legacy of former Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Josephine Mandamin honoured in Pickering
By Rick Garrick PICKERING — The late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin’s family is honoured about the upcoming renaming of a Durham District School Board (DDSB)...
The Weengushk Film Institute to offer new programs
By Rick Garrick M’CHIGEENG — The Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) recently launched three new online programs, The Art of Documentary Story Telling, Business in Film...
Advancing Indigenous PSE education in Ontario: Kenjgewin Teg receives Credential Granting Authority from IAESC
M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (January 14, 2022) — A historical development in Indigenous post-secondary education was celebrated on Friday, January 14, as Kenjgewin Teg shared their...
NOSM researchers study Indigenous vaccine confidence in Northern Ontario
THUNDER BAY (January 18, 2022) -- Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) researchers are partnering with Indigenous communities and organizations to strengthen vaccine confidence among...