Work on Ojibwe translation of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ begins in early-2024
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – An Ojibwe version of Star Wars: A New Hope could be coming soon to a theatre…
Education, Training
NLC Graduate Priscilla Whitehead to prospective students: You are Worthy of what you are Doing
(NLC) – Priscilla Whitehead has spent most of her life caring for others. She worked as a health care aide for 17 years before deciding…
CISSA assists Indigenous students engaged in STEAM at University of Calgary
by Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Many have said that education is the new buffalo for Indigenous peoples. But, attending educational institutions…
AU student Twylla Soosay is using virtual reality to teach Traditional Knowledge
(ANNews) – You might not expect someone to do a sewing project for their master’s thesis in a computing program… but this isn’t your average…
Athabasca U Master of Nursing grad shines light on gaps in Indigenous health care
(ANNews) – 2023 Athabasca University (AU) Master of Nursing grad, Michelle Monkman, has made it a lifelong goal to improve the health of people in…
AHS increasing accessability for Indigenous people
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Alberta Health Services (AHS) marked National Indigenous Peoples Day by announcing an expansion of support for…
Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire gives Indigenous participants a taste of firefighting
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Miyowatisiwin Camp Inspire took place from June 2-4, 2023, at the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ Poundmaker Firefighter…
Hilda Lambert: Creating a new life through education
(ANNews) – Looking back over her professional and educational journey, there are so many defining moments for NLC Alumni Hilda Lambert. However, obtaining her Certificate…
Brett Gladue’s Northern Lakes College Success Story: Turning Hobby into Career
“Happy is the man who can make a living by his hobby.” – George Bernard Shaw (ANNews) – A graduate of the first offering of…
CAREERS: The Next Generation connects students with employers
(ANNews) – Like so many high school students, Caleb Alexander was unsure what he wanted to do with his life. He knew he liked working…