Ottawa signs agreement with Quebec First Nations
An agreement to support and improve the academic success of First Nation students in Quebec was signed in the Abernaki First Nation of Odanak Friday.
Education
Are classrooms in Ontario providing enough aboriginal content?
APTN National News Educators in Ontario have come to an agreement on the amount of…
Senate report calls for "review" of 2% cap, inclusion of Metis and non-status Indians in education funding
APTN National News The Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology is recommending…
Saskatchewan minister says new FN education money not enough
APTN National News Saskatchewan’s education minister, Donna Harpauer, is joining several First Nations leaders in…
Federal budget promises money for education, water and legislation introducing private property on reserves
The federal Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development department will cut millions of dollars in spending, according to the federal budget unveiled Thursday that also committed $275 million toward improving First Nation education and $330.8 million for replacing and fixing water infrastructure on reserves.
Two groups join forces to improve education and employment
APTN National News The province of Saskatchewan and Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations have joined…
New partnership could revive Northlands School Division
APTN National News The school board of the Northlands School Division was dissolved in 2010,…
Mould leaves retired teacher fighting health problems
A woman exposed to toxic mould for years is now in a fight for her health and for compensation.
TRC recommendation on education finds support in Saskatchewan
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s interim report released last week listed a number of recommendations for Canadians including the development of residential school history material for the public school curriculum.