NorQuest College opens Singhmar Centre for Learning in downtown Edmonton
by John Copley (ANNews) – The main floor atrium and the balconies of the four floors above the newly expanded NorQuest College in downtown Edmonton…
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BBMA gala honours deserving Métis students and pays tribute to Herb Belcourt
by John Copley (ANNews) – On Saturday, September 23, 2017 the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) initiative celebrated yet another milestone and for the 16th…
Amiskwaciy Academy fall feast honours students, staff and community partners
by John Copley (ANNews) – Amiskwaciy Academy’s 2017 Fall Feast took place at the Kingsway Avenue-based school in Edmonton on Friday, October 6, and once…
Alberta Education is distributing new resources to teach Indigenous history, cultures in schools
(October 24, 2017) – Alberta Education is providing teachers with new resources that include lesson plans to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history…
David Tuccaro to receive an honourary doctorate from BCIT
(October 2017) – David Gabriel Tuccaro, President, CEO and Founder of Tuccaro Inc., one of Canada’s leading private Indigenous group of companies, will be receiving an…
Bow Valley College Opens its Doors to Calgary for Open House: Oct. 21
CALGARY – Prospective students are invited to learn more about the programs and services at Bow Valley College’s main campus in the heart of downtown…
Canada is making progress on its strategy for Indigenous languages legislation
By John Copley (ANNews) – Last December Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would be co-developing an Indigenous Languages Act to preserve, protect and…
Little Bear appointment strengthens University of Lethbridge commitment to Indigenous education
(September 7, 2017) – The University of Lethbridge has appointed respected and renowned Indigenous governance expert, Canadian education leader and University of Lethbridge alumnus Dr….
Portage welcomes award-winning alumnus to Artist in Residence role
(ANNews) – The Native Arts & Culture department at Portage College is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Malbeuf as Artist in Residence for…
Aboriginal Careers Explorers Academy returns to Northern Lakes College
(Slave Lake, AB) – Northern Lakes College hosted students participating in the Aboriginal Careers Explorers Academy at the Slave Lake Main Campus this past July…