Acknowledge traditional territories: Educators
NORTH BAY, ON, Dec. 9, 2015 – The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Association of Ontario (FNMIEAO) is endorsing the 94 Calls to Action...
‘Inquiry will show racism is alive and well in Canada’: Madahbee
GATINEAU, QC (December 8, 2015) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee applauds the federal government’s announcement of an inquiry into murdered and missing...
KTEI’s First Nation Student Success program launches confident Learners’ Program in Wave 1 School
M’CHIGEENG –”Of the many tasks that schools are responsible for, there are few more important than supporting students to become confident in their ability to...
Debassige discovered Anishinaabemowin helps patients with dementia
By Rick Garrick M’Chigeeng’s Donna Debassige found a new role after retiring in 2009 — she studied gerontology with the intention of providing advocacy for...
Robinson says introduce yourself to the creator, the 4 directions
By Marci Becking SUDBURY — Eddy Robinson spoke to 150 educators at the Miigwewin 2015 conference hosted by Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute about truth and...
Chiefs look at tangible next steps for education
By Rick Garrick The development of tangible next steps in education was raised during a meeting between First Nation leaders, INAC minister Carolyn Bennett and...
Anishinabek Nation leading the way in treaty relationship education
By Joey Krackle NIPISSING FN — The Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) is at the forefront of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report (TRC)...
Historical Master Education Framework Agreement signed by Anishinabek and Ontario
SAULT STE. MARIE (Nov. 19, 2015) – The Anishinabek First Nations and Ontario have signed an historical Master Education Framework Agreement on November 19. Anishinabek...
Are there any further questions: Weypiskosiweywin III’s identity lies in the eye of the beholder
By Laura E. Young SUDBURY — Often with architecture, people are left to wonder exactly what they are viewing. And that’s perfectly fine with Jake...
Cheechoo named chancellor of Brock University
By Rick Garrick Weengushk Film Institute founder Shirley Cheechoo looks forward to encouraging more Aboriginal students to pursue post-secondary education goals in her new role...
Mentors set to smooth the road to business for youth
By Kelly Anne Smith NORTH BAY – A series of workshops will introduce the business world to local Aboriginal Youth. Project Manager of the In.Business...
Master Education Framework Agreement to be signed in November
By Marci Becking SAULT STE MARIE — Newly-elected Kinomaadswin Education Body board members discussed the education agreement with Ontario at their first face-to-face meeting since...
TRC Commissioner hopeful with new government
By Colin Graf AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION — One of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners is hopeful the new Trudeau government will make efforts to improve...
Elementary students cast vote in federal election
By Colleen Toulouse SAGAMOK ANISHINAWBEK – Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik saw 63 students in Grades 4 to 8 cast their first ballots in a parallel federal election...
Moose Deer Point honours and supports Orange Shirt Day
MOOSE DEER POINT FIRST NATION – Students, First Nation staff and daycare staff in Moose Deer Point honoured Residential School Survivors on Orange Shirt Day...