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Strengthening self-governance, Anishinabek-led education
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) and the Government of Canada are taking important steps to strengthen education self-governance and support better education outcomes for Anishinabek First Nations students. Today, KEB Vice-Chairperson Lise Kwekkeboom, alongside Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of […]
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‘It’s an honour’: Renae Watchman is the first Indigenous Obama Fellow at University of Mainz – Brighter World
October 25, 2024 Indigenous Studies associate professor Renae Watchman has been selected for a prestigious Obama Fellowship in Germany, where she will work on filling a gap in scholars’ understanding of transnationalism and America. The Obama Institute for Transnational American Studies, based at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, offers research and teaching relating […]
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Harry Rakowski: Increasing diversity in medicine is important. TMU is doing it the wrong way – National Post
Oct 24, 2024 New medical school sees lowering standards and avoiding meritocracy as the route to increased diversity We have a critical shortage of doctors and nurses in Canada. Almost a quarter of our population can’t find a family doctor. Wait times for seeing a specialist, getting medical imaging and surgical dates continue to climb, […]
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Applications are now open for business growth and artificial intelligence projects
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario October 22, 2024 The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) works with businesses and organizations to support strong and inclusive economic growth throughout Canada’s most populous region. Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced […]
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Photos: ‘Honouring all our relations’ — a celebration of Indigenous culture and community – TorontoMet Today
October 17, 2024 On Friday, September 13, 2024, Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members came together in celebration at TMU’s 2024 Pwaaganigaawin (Pow Wow). This year’s theme was “Honouring all our relations,” reminding attendees of the interconnectedness of all beings (human and non-human, physical and spiritual) to be respectful and mindful of our relationship with ourselves […]
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Government of Canada supports Indigenous early learning and child care in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
From: Employment and Social Development Canada October 15, 2024 Indigenous children benefit greatly from early learning opportunities rooted in their culture and language. In the spirit of reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #12, the Government of Canada is committed to promoting and investing in Indigenous-led early learning and child care […]
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eCampusOntario Launches Digital Campus Canada
In a groundbreaking development for higher education in Canada, eCampusOntario has officially launched Digital Campus Canada, a comprehensive suite of value-added services designed to support Digital Transformation (Dx) for postsecondary institutions. Digital Transformation (Dx) is the use of digital technologies and pedagogies, informed by research and evidence, to support learners across the entire learning lifecycle. […]
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Unofficial Nominees for AMBE School Trustees
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Theresa Thompson has released the following UNOFFICIAL list of nominees for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE). Nominations were held on Saturday, Kentenha/October 12, 2024. Nomination packages will be delivered to candidates within 48 hours. Candidates have until Friday, Kentenha/October 25, 2024, at 12 p.m. noon to accept their […]
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Five tips for helping a struggling child in school – Canada Voices
October 14, 2024 As parent-teacher meetings and report cards approach, many families are feeling increasing tension. For children struggling in school, this period can be filled with anxiety, with the fear of disappointing parents weighing heavily on their minds. For busy parents, this time can be equally frustrating and overwhelming. Many feel unsure of how […]
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Niagara College looking to remove barriers to Indigenous education with new scholarship program – St. Catharines Standard
Oct. 14, 2024 Strong Students, Stronger Futures program intends to honour the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee territory upon which campuses are located. Earlier this year, a local community organization didn’t want to tell its young people it couldn’t support their education and reached out to Niagara College for help. The Grand River Post Secondary Education Office explained to Niagara […]
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