Award-winning author imparts wisdom on graduating students from the University of Windsor
By Colin Graf WINDSOR— The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic causing the cancellation of a workshop for First Nations social workers in Windsor, Ont., led...
Teach For Canada switches program delivery in light of pandemic to bring important Indigenous information to teachers
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Teach For Canada has switched the annual Summer Enrichment Program it usually holds for teachers at Lakehead University to...
Ipperwash Summer Series: Creation and Indigenous Education: Shifting our learning from deficit to coexistence
September 6, 2020, will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Anthony “Dudley” George by an Ontario Provincial Police sniper at...
Kenjgewin Teg’s upcoming 2020-21 academic year
Majority of classes will be delivered remotely, with limited face-to-face instruction beginning Fall 2020 M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION (July 15, 2020) – In continuing to comply...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe receives Honourary Degree from Nipissing University
By Kelly Anne Smith NIPISSING FIRST NATION— Joan McLeod Shabogesic is an expert storyteller about the people and the land of Nipissing First Nation. In...
Grandmother and granddaughter take opportunity to learn together during pandemic
By Rick Garrick PETERBOROUGH — Grade 1 student and Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation citizen Jada McGregor-Dickens enjoyed doing her schoolwork with her grandmother Jackie...
FedNor invests in young entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario
Minister Mélanie Joly announces more than $3.9 million to expand entrepreneurial opportunities and create more jobs for Northern Ontario youth and strengthen the economy SUDBURY...
New Kanien’kéha song books for babies
Kahnawà:ke (13 July 2020)— Front Porch Publishing coordinators would like to formally announce the launch of children’s board books printed entirely in the Kanien’kéha language....
Lakehead University Office of Indigenous Initiatives celebrates 180 Indigenous graduates
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — The importance of ceremony, breaking the cycle of poverty, discipline and facing challenges such as systematic racism were highlighted...
Celebrating the work of Eshki-Nishnaabemjig, this years recipients of the Award of Distinction in Indigenous Education
SUDBURY–Laurentian University is marking National Indigenous History Month with a celebration of milestones. First, we are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Award...
Carleton’s Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre to launch Residential Schools Land Memory Atlas
OTTAWA–Carleton University’s Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre, working with its partners, will launch the Residential Schools Land Memory Atlas (RSLMA) on June 21, 2020, National...
Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Associated Medical Services announce historic first
Research Chair in Indigenous Health and Traditional Medicine THUNDER BAY– The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Associated Medical Services (AMS) are pleased to...
Treaty session explores realities of the histories of Canada and Nation-to-Nation
By Kelly Crawford TKARONTO—Some 14 staff members from the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (IAO) office participated in a two-day treaty session in early March where...
CIBC donates $150,000 to NOSM to promote Indigenous learner leadership and mentorship
THUNDER BAY (May 28, 2020)–The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) has partnered with CIBC to launch a new initiative that will promote and recognize...
Carleton University undertakes learning difficult truths about shared past by learning together
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — The importance of Institutional Humility and 41 specific Calls to Action to guide reconciliation, Indigenous learning efforts and positive long-term...