Colouring it Forward – it’s more than just a colouring book!
by John Copley (ANNews) – The axiom “it’s a must-see” is an apt description of colouringitforward.com‘ because unless you’ve already seen the company’s products in…
Education, Training
Alberta Education and ATA approve new K-4 curriculum for field testing
(December 14, 2018) – Alberta Education and the Alberta Teachers’ Association have approved the kindergarten to Grade 4 curriculum for field-testing within classrooms. In June…
A school in Anzac piloting a land-based learning course
(Anzac, AB) – Imagine being able to learn how to live off the land? Bill Woodward School in Anzac, one of 20 schools in the…
Indigenous students top priority in University of Alberta’s Medical School
U of A redresses historic limitations on Indigenous student admissions to MD program. (Edmonton, AB) The University of Alberta is eliminating a quota system that…
Amiskwaciy Academy pays tribute to Indigenous veterans during 2018 Remembrance Day ceremony
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Friday, November 9 Edmonton-based Amiskwaciy Academy honoured the sacrifices made by Canada’s veterans, both in times of war and…
Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre opens in Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – October 26, 2018 marked the official Grand Opening of the Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre (IKWC), a unique tripartite undertaking…
Strengthening Indigenous languages in Alberta schools
(November 15, 2018) – The Alberta government is investing in a new program that will bring Indigenous language education into classrooms across the province. The…
Guest speakers debate pipeline expansion during ATA conference
by John Copley (ANNews) – On October 13, 2018 two educated and intelligent women stepped up to the podium in a ballroom at the River…
A new home for Edmonton’s Yellowhead Tribal College
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – There are exciting developments afoot at Edmonton’s Yellowhead Tribal College. Have you perhaps, been wondering what the City of Edmonton…
Tanis Flett – Leading by Example at Northern Lakes College
(October, 2018) – Graduating is a major accomplishment and there is great joy in donning your cap and gown and receiving your parchment. It is…