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Media advisory – Government of Canada to announce support for research at postsecondary institutions across Canada
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 13, 2024 -Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce new recipients of funding to support science and innovation in Canada. The announcement will begin with a short presentation by Carmen Robertson, Canada Research Chair in […]
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Read MoreMinister Valdez announces $2 million to support hundreds of women entrepreneurs across Canada in strengthening their business skills
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada November 12, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario The federal government is taking action to advance gender equality and support the full participation of women in our economy for the benefit of all Canadians. Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced that the federal government is investing […]
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Read MoreOntario Driving Economic Growth in Southwestern Ontario
November 08, 2024 LONDON – The Ontario government is providing TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario with up to $115,900 in funding through the latest intake of the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program to launch the Rural GROW Accelerator. The Rural GROW Accelerator is a 12-week program that will help support businesses in rural communities to take […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Education Update – Walking Together: Our Journey Continues
November 08, 2024 Highlights Honouring the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair HWDSB 2024 Walking Together Challenge, “Walk and Roll” Silver Covenant Chain: Polishing and Renewing Our Commitments Education Treaties Recognition Week (November 4 to 8, 2024) Commemoration Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8, 2024) Healing and Wellness Rock Your Mocs (November 15, 2024) Honouring the Honourable Justice […]
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Read More‘We’re acting appropriately’ says LK trustee – Petrolia Lambton Independent
November 8, 2024 A trustee of the Lambton-Kent District School Board says she sees “nothing wrong” with a $32,000 conference for three Indigenous educators in Hawaii. CBC News reports documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show three trustees travelled to Hawaii in January for a conference. In a statement, the Lambton-Kent District School […]
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Read MoreCambrian students get immersive lesson in Indigenous culture – Sudbury News
November 8, 2024 Justice and community services students spend three days on a remote excursion to gain a better understanding of Indigenous culture so they can better serve Indigenous clients For the second year, Cambrian College has given its justice and community service students a unique wilderness experience that is designed to improve their knowledge […]
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Read MoreCity Librarian Vickery Bowles announces retirement
November 7, 2024 The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board announced today that City Librarian Vickery Bowles has decided to retire mid-year 2025. Bowles has been City Librarian since 2015, and a member of TPL’s executive team since 1998. The TPL Board is appointing a Selection Committee to begin the process of hiring Bowles’ replacement. “Vickery […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada supports First Nations and Indigenous entrepreneurs across Northeastern Ontario with $1.5 million investment
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor November 7, 2024 – Birch Island, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor When Canadians have the tools they need, they contribute to thriving communities and strong economies. Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary […]
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Read More‘His position was that education would pave the way to reconciliation’: In memory of Murray Sinclair – McMaster University
November 6, 2024 The McMaster community joins in mourning Senator Murray Sinclair, an extraordinary leader, a powerful advocate for human rights and a champion of truth and justice for Indigenous peoples. An Anishinaabe senator, Manitoba’s first Indigenous judge, and a companion of the Order of Canada who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Sinclair […]
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Read MoreCreating Ethical Space for First Nations-led Genetic, Epigenetic, and Other Biological Health Research
The Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Biological Science is pleased to host Dr. Billie-Jo Hardy from the University of Toronto and Dr. Amy Bombay from Carleton University. They will be speaking about their experiences developing a biological health research training program with First Nations health professionals and researchers. Both […]
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