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...
CBC/Radio-Canada engaging with Indigenous communities across Canada about better reflecting Indigenous cultures
Twenty engagement sessions will be part of the development of the national public broadcaster’s new Indigenous strategy TORONTO (April 20, 2022) – CBC/Radio-Canada wants to...
Anishinabek Nation leadership call on federal government to extend deadline for all Indian Day School Settlement claims
Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program...
Headrick captures national award for community service work
By Sam Laskaris FREDERICTON – Jana Headrick captured some hardware at this year’s Canadian university women’s hockey championships. Though thrilled with the individual recognition she...
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...
Indigenous groups sign new protocol agreement to clearly define their responsibilities
By Sam Laskaris SUDBURY – It was almost a decade in the making, but Marie Meawasige, the executive director of the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre...
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...