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Western University students will meet with elders to learn about history, language and culture

Sep 05, 2017

University College is one of Western’s oldest buildings. Once considered cramped, dark and decrepit, the nearly century-old building is undergoing a multi-million dollar overhaul. (Colin Butler/CBC News)

Indigenous students at Western University are walking onto a more inclusive campus this semester.

Up to 10 people are part of a new pilot project that incorporates cultural education into the everyday lives of local First Nations, Metis and Inuit students.

They live on a residence floor that will have an Indigenous focus the entire school year.

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Read More: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/pilot-program-western-university-connecting-indigenous-students-to-culture-1.4274719

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