Award winning film helps educate the world about Indian Residential Schools
On March 17, 2014, just ten days before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) held its Final Event at the Shaw Conference Centre, the City…
Education, Training
Pathways: Youth in Trades conference a resounding success
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 2, Elder Francis Whiskeyjack opened the Pathways 2014: Gathering our Nations’ Youth for Trades annual conference with…
Women Building Futures offers unique training for women
For the past decade or more Canadian women have been playing an important role in Alberta’s construction industry, an industry that is always in need…
NSD61 Schools Support Grade 1 Student
Support and generosity continues to pour in for a six year old boy from Elizabeth Métis Settlement. Mason Marty, a grade 1 student at Elizabeth…
Study links education gap to billions lost from the Alberta economy
On March 4, the Rupertsland Institute released the “Bridging the Aboriginal Education Gap in Alberta” report. Authored by internationally recognized economist and statistician Eric Howe, the study measures the…
First Nations remain skeptical of new education deal
First Nations education in Canada has been a subject of controversy, criticism and much debate in the last few years and a recent announcement by…
Aspiring musicians shine at Prince Charles School in Edmonton
Walking into the busy Grade 4 classroom at Prince Charles School in Edmonton, one couldn’t help but notice the hustle and bustle of more than…
Two Northland schools win tickets to Edmonton Oil Kings game – by reading
It is truly amazing what kids can accomplish through the power of reading! On March 11th, Elizabeth School and St. Theresa School in Wabasca-Desmarais scored tickets to…
BBMA provides ongoing financial support for students
On Saturday, September 20, 2014 Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel will play host to the Annual Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) gala,…
Cenovus commits to ongoing internship program
Cenovus Energy is an integrated Canadian oil company that is committed to applying fresh, progressive thinking to safely and responsibly unlock the energy resources the…