Whitefish River First Nation citizen earns doctorate
By Barb Nahwegahbow GUELPH—Dr. Marlene Paibomesai has a nice ring to it. This 30-year-old citizen of Whitefish River First Nation successfully defended her thesis at...
Niigaan gdizhaami – moving forward together in education
By Marci Becking TORONTO – School Board representatives from all over Anishinabek Nation territory met with First Nation Chiefs, education directors and the Kinoomaadziwin Education...
Fort William community members receive Basic Security Training course
By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION—Fort William’s Robyn Cornell-Maclaurin is now more prepared to take charge in an emergency situation after completing a Basic...
University of Ottawa to host Indigenous Mini-Med school for youth and highschool students
OTTAWA—The Mini-Med School for winter 2017 session, “Come Walk in our Moccasins”, geared towards high school students and youth, is scheduled for Saturday, February 11,...
First Nations assert jurisdiction over education
By Marci Becking TORONTO – The 22 First Nations going forward with the Anishinabek Education System made the selection of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Board this...
Georgian, Trent announce new pathway to Indigenous B.Ed. program
Barrie, ON (Dec 22, 2016)–Georgian College and Trent University have signed an agreement that provides pathways for graduates of two Georgian programs Trent’s new Indigenous...
Weengushk Film Institute seeking community donations to support upcoming student films production
M’CHIGEENG, ON (January 4, 2017)— Weengushk Film Institute is seeking community donations and/or sponsorships for the production of upcoming student films. Filming of 8 student...