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FIRST READING: Canadian anti-Israel protests reaching new thresholds of extremism – National Post
Oct 02, 2024 Firebombs, waving the flags of listed terror organizations, calls for violence and the destruction of Canada First Reading is a daily newsletter keeping you posted on the travails of Canadian politicos, all curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent directly to your inbox, sign up […]
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Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns – Daily Guardian
October 2, 2024 Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027. The warning is contained in a series of briefing documents for the new minister of education, obtained by The […]
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John Beaucage keynote speaker at upcoming Economic Development Opportunities Forum – Anishinabek News
October 2, 2024 CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — Former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage, who is involved with Indigenous green energy projects across the country, is looking forward to moderating the Leadership Panel at the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities (ANEDO) Forum 2024. Held by the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department, the […]
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‘Reconciliation is a process, not an event’: A message from Bernice Downey, associate dean, Indigenous Health – McMaster U
October 2, 2024 “We have not only opened people’s eyes, but we have turned people’s heads. The ones who would look away now can no longer look away.” – Justice Murray Sinclair Aanii, Boozhoo, Greetings! This post-National Day for Truth and Reconciliation message follows a day of reflection for me. On the day set aside […]
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Peel District School Board induction of 1st Indigenous student trustee a ‘commendable’ step on long road to honouring Calls to Action – Mississauga.com
October 2, 2024 Deeper engagement with the histories and experiences of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation still needed, says Ogimaa-kwe (Chief) Claire Sault. The Peel District School Board (PDSB) has taken a historic step toward increasing Indigenous representation, rights and reconciliation with the recent induction of its first-ever Indigenous student trustee, but the Erindale […]
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Social Media Is Helping Bring Indigenous Languages Back from the Brink – The Walrus
Sep. 30, 2024 Government funding is dwindling. TikTok and Instagram are filling the gap “Tansi, today we are going through some random phrases,” Julia Ouellette says to the camera. She holds up slips of paper with English words while repeating the Cree translations quickly and then slowly. “tantahtwaw,” she says, holding a paper that says […]
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Working for minimum wage? You’ll see a pay bump starting today – The Star
Oct. 1, 2024 Thanks to a yearly adjustment for inflation, Toronto’s minimum wage will go up — but one expert says it’s still not enough. Ontarians earning minimum wage should expect a slight boost to their paycheques starting Tuesday. On Oct. 1, Ontario’s annual inflation adjustment will boost the minimum wage, but it will still […]
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Canadore College elder encourages everyone to be kind, caring, and generous – Sault Star
Oct 01, 2024 Orange Shirt Day originated in 2013 as a day to raise awareness about the residential school system and its lasting impact on Indigenous communities. Canadore College continued its tradition of marking the day with song, dance, story, and prayer at an outdoor gathering attended by students and staff. Elder in residence, Lorraine […]
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Majority of Canadians don’t see themselves as ‘settlers,’ poll finds – national Post
Oct 01, 2024 Perhaps surprisingly, 41 per cent of Canadians ages 18-34 disagree with being labelled colonists It may be common among Canadian academics and some policymakers to identify non-Indigenous citizens of Canada as “settlers” — European-descended people who colonized the country — but most Canadians don’t see themselves that way, according to a new […]
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First Nations call for ban of aerial spraying after spill – Bay Today
The spill occurred on Eagle Lake Road about ten kilometres west of Latchford. First Nations of Mattagami, Matachewan, Timiskaming and Nipissing have also expressed their opposition LATCHFORD – Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai leaders are calling for a ban on aerial spraying of herbicides of the forest following a spill of over 600 litres […]
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