Georgian College: Students learn Indigenous language using virtual reality
Press Release June 18, 2021 Georgian College is among a few schools in the world to offer Indigenous language education in an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment. This new technology…
SFU-supported fund helps Indigenous businesses make their mark
Press Release June 18, 2021 Jenn Harper had a vivid dream one night – of Indigenous girls smiling together and wearing lip gloss. Their radiant beauty and happiness left a…
The BC Oil and Gas Commission has provided a combined $140,000 in funding to three post-secondary institutions to support Indigenous education initiatives and funds.
Press Release June 17, 2021 The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) has provided a combined $140,000 in funding to three post-secondary institutions to support Indigenous education initiatives and funds.…
BCAFN congratulates new Chancellor, Dr. Judith Sayers, on appointment at Vancouver Island University
Press Release (Lheidli T’enneh Territory – June 17, 2021) – BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) congratulates Kekinusuqs, Dr. Judith Sayers on her appointment as Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) newest…
BC Government: Recovery Plan investment supports safe K-12 return
Press Release June 17, 2021 VICTORIA – Students, families, teachers and staff should plan for a near-normal return to school in September. The Province is providing $43.6 million to support…
4th Annual Jordan Wabasse Memorial Award Winners Announced
Press Release June 16, 2021 THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of the late Jordan Wabasse, Matawa Education & Care Centre and Webequie First Nation Education Authority announced today the winners…
SK Government: More Than 1,000 Literacy And Activity Kits Will Inspire Reading This Summer
Press Release une 16, 2021 Some Saskatchewan students will be able to get wrapped up in reading this summer, thanks to summer literacy kits provided by their schools. This marks…
ITK And The Mastercard Foundation Partner To Develop An Inuit Nunangat University
Press Release Wednesday June 16, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Mastercard Foundation today announced a partnership to support the planning and visioning of a university in…
Yukon Schools and First Nations receive $150,000 for student attendance projects
Press Release This is a joint news release with Victoria Gold Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student Every Day attendance initiative. A total of $150,000 in direct financial support has been…
Quebec Native Women (QNW) and Saint Paul University (SPU) Announce the Launch of a Workshop series on Indigenous Women’s Governance in Quebec
Press Release In 2018, QNW and SPU signed a full partnership memorandum of understanding to develop a summer school on Indigenous women’s leadership. Both partners wanted to establish a relationship…
