Alberta Treaty 8 chiefs call on Minister Valcourt to meet on education
With the fate of Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, being in question, the Chiefs of Treaty No. 8 [Alberta] are…
Education, Training
Treaty 7 Chiefs say: Don’t Kill the Bill – Continue work on Education Reform
May 29, 2014 – Treaty 7 Chiefs continue calls for dialogue on revising Bill C-33, the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, despite heated…
Mistassiniy School student wins Great Kids Award
Willow Auger’s friends and family know that she is a great kid and her school knows it too. But what an honour it was for…
Two Saskatchewan Tribal Councils support the proposed First Nations Education Act
After careful consideration, Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Battleford Tribal Chiefs believe that the proposed First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, Bill…
Indspire Launches $20 Million Indigenous Education Campaign
Indspire has launched a $20 million Building Brighter Futures Campaign in support of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students across Canada. Through the campaign, donations…
Spring Feast gives thanks to Amiskwaciy Academy’s friends and family
The annual spring feast organized and hosted by the Elders, staff, students and volunteers at Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton was another successful venture this year….
Minister Valcourt insults AFN Confederacy group for rejecting proposed education bill
On May 15, 2014 the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Confederacy of Nations met to discuss the contentious issue of Bill C-33, and to ensure…
AFN Chief resigns amidst controversy over education reforms
Canada’s National Grand Chief has stepped down from his post as head of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Chiefs are meeting in Ottawa in…
Rupertsland Institute offers a range of Metis scholarships
The Métis Education Foundation was established in 1991 by the Métis Nation of Alberta to assist, encourage and support Métis students wishing to pursue full…
Wabasca-Desmarais educator nominated for Edwin Parr Teacher Award
Northland School Division No.61 (NSD61) recently announced that Deborah Gladue-McLeod, a St. Theresa School teacher, has been selected as NSD61’s 2014 Edwin Parr Teacher Award…