Exhibits at Northern Lakes College museum promote reconciliation
(Grouard Campus) – “Forgiveness, apologies, actions, unity, change, and healing are all components of reconciliation,” explains Sam (Carl) Willier, an alumnus of the Northern Lakes…
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March is Indigenous Awareness Month at Bow Valley College: Supporting ReconciliACTION
(Calgary) -Building off the success of its inaugural Indigenous Showcase in 2018 and as the Bow Valley College continues on a journey of Truth and…
UCP cuts crucial support for Indigenous families
EDMONTON — Funding cuts imposed by Premier Jason Kenney will mean the end of support programs that have helped indigenous students, parents and families for…
Northern Lakes College’s Loon River Site is returning to full campus status
(Loon River, AB) – After six years as a Community Access Point (CAP), the Northern Lakes College Loon River site is returning to full campus…
Cree Language and Culture Program is flourishing at Our Lady of Peace school in Edmonton
By Susan Oreski (Edmonton) – Tansi! Welcome to the wonderful learning environment of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School, a Nehiyaw Pimatisiwin Cree Language…
Amiskwaciy Academy highlights achievements of 14 new graduates
by John Copley On Thursday June 6, 2019 graduating students at Amiskwaciy Academy in Edmonton gathered in the Edmonton Inn’s Wild Rose Ballroom with their peers,…
NorQuest College celebrates Indigenous students and culture
(Edmonton) – On May 16, NorQuest College hosted its annual Indigenous Achievement Ceremony, a dynamic celebration of Indigenous students and Indigenous culture. The event brought…
Maskwacis High School students to build Elder’s Village
by John Copley (ANNews) – A new and exciting pilot program announced by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in late April got underway on the Ermineskin…
Northern Lakes College graduate finds “Things Just Fall into Place”
(ANNews) – Returning to school as a mature student is never a simple task. Brooke Ghostkeeper can attest to that. In spite of the challenges,…
Alex Janvier to receive Alberta University of the Arts’ first honorary MFA
Calgary, AB – Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) will bestow an Honorary Master of Fine Arts to world-renowned artist and alum Alex Janvier (CM, AOE, RCA, LLD) at its…