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...
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...