Cal Johnson announces retirement as NSD Superintendent of Schools and CEO
(ANNews) – After more than 30 years in education, Northland School Division Superintendent of Schools and CEO Cal Johnson has announced his retirement. The announcement…
Education
New book helps Inuit children see themselves in early reading books
by Kinnukana (ANNews) – A heartfelt new children’s book, Sanikpiaq and Amagana Go Ice Fishing, has been released, offering young readers a warm and engaging…
Plains Cree Author Shelly Nelson Shares Seven Grandfather Teachings Through Children’s Book
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Plains Cree author and knowledge keeper Shelly Nelson, from Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, is sharing Cree teachings…
AU Elder in Residence honoured for contributions to Indigenous literacy, advocacy, and teaching
Athabasca University’s Dr. Maria Campbell awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal (AU) – Dr. Maria Campbell, acclaimed Métis author, filmmaker, and Elder in Residence at…
Culturally grounded activities help Indigenous learners manage exam anxiety at NorQuest
(Edmonton) – With mid-term exams looming and finals just a few weeks away, many students are experiencing exam anxiety. For international and Indigenous students who…
NLC Graduate Tia Isadore-Badger is Revitalizing Language and Strengthening Community
(NLC) – Tia Isadore-Badger recently completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary, after finishing her last practicum in Driftpile Cree Nation. Her…
Northland’s online summer school sees record province-wide participation
By Curtis Walty (NSD) – Northland School Division’s Summer School Program, offered through Northland Online School, concluded on August 1st with more than 200 students…
Young Indigenous Women are empowered at Circle of Leadership summer programs
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (ANNews) – For the past two years, Dr. Trudy Cardinal, professor of Elementary Education in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education, has been…
U of A, U of C, and FNHC partner in landmark health research agreement
By Kinnukana (ANNews) – In a powerful gathering grounded in ceremony and cultural protocol, a landmark Memorandum of Relational Understanding (MORU) was signed at Bison…
Encouragement and grace are fundamental teachings at UAlberta’s ATEP program
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – In a room of 25 people, it only takes one person to be moved by something heartfelt and transformative. Behind…