Lakehead University’s hosts Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter Feast
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Fort William Elder Sheila Decorte enjoyed sharing teachings, stories, and songs during Lakehead University’s Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter...
Georgian College’s Community and Justice Services program offers unique Indigenous Justice course
Content courtesy of Orillia Matters Responding to the over-representation of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in custody ORILLIA – Georgian College (Georgian) offers more...
Fort William First Nation Niigaanaabda Education Program welcomes new adult education teacher
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM — Fort William’s Niigaanaabda Education Program for adult learners to complete high school credits for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma...
Sault College offers innovative skin and wound micro-credentials for healthcare professionals
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (January 18, 2023) – Healthcare professionals interested in a unique professional development opportunity focused on skin and wound care are encouraged...
Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe brings compassionate knowledge and healing in a pandemic world
NIPISSING FIRST NATION — Michèle J. Chrétien, Shawanoong Noongoose Kwe (Southern Star Woman), attended an in-person graduation ceremony on Oct. 27 and was honoured as...
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...