Why Nunavut struggles with a teacher shortage every year
The school year has already started in parts of Nunavut. But in some grades,…
Education
Ontario government cancels summer work updating K-12 Indigenous curricula
The new Doug Ford government in Ontario has cancelled a gathering this week in Toronto intended to solidify plans for updating Indigenous content and delivery in the province’s K-12 system.
Maskwacis Nation signs education agreement for control of schools
The four nations that make up the Maskwacis community in Alberta will soon be given complete control over their school systems.
Mobile classroom offers First Nation students a second chance at life
For Indigenous students hoping to attend post-secondary school, it can often mean having to leave their home community along with their family, friends and support systems – but now a mobile classroom is changing that.
Land based education a win-win situation for northern students
For students in the north, being able to get a degree while staying close to home and their own culture is a win-win situation. And the fact that land-based education is becoming more recognized by Canadian universities is a plus.
Philpott commits to spending more on child welfare calling it a ‘humanitarian crisis’
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jane Philpott addressed chiefs at the AFN SCA Monday saying more will be spent on First Nation child welfare.
New school system in Manitoba comes with new curriculum, more cash per student
Ten communities in Manitoba are celebrating the opening of a First Nations school system that comes with a unique curriculum and thousands of dollars more money per student.
Treaty 3 steps closer to controlling youth services
It’s been a long time in the making, but the Grand Council of Treaty 3 is one step closer to taking ownership of its child welfare and related programs.