Resilience through an education lens: UAlberta Transition Year Program
by Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – It seems that among the constant busyness we create all around us, that busyness usually is…
Education
Alberta begins roll-out of new K-6 curriculum
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 10, 2022 the government of Alberta announced that the implementation of its controversial primary…
B.C. high-school students required to take Indigenous studies courses for graduation
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On March 4, 2022 the government of B.C. announced that all secondary students in the province…
Jesse Auger: A flexible career in welding started at Northern Lakes College
(ANNews) – Jesse Auger, alumni of the Northern Lakes College Welder Apprenticeship program, has a practical approach towards his welding career. Hard work, dedication, and…
Alberta begins to lift COVID health measures – some say it’s too soon
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Since Monday, students and youth 12 years and younger attending in-person classes are no longer required…
First Nations Educators Conference: Feb 2 & 3 has an amazing list of guest speakers. Deadline extended.
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Registration is open for this year’s virtual First Nations Educators’ Conference, which is scheduled for Feb….
Second season of Indigenous Health Today Town Halls starts Jan. 25
(ANNews) – After almost two years of COVID-19, there is increasing pressure on governments and health organizations to address the need for a more culturally…
Six First Nations partner with the U of A to train more Indigenous medical students
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Six Alberta First Nations have announced a partnership with the University of Alberta in an attempt…
Alberta will delay and revisit implementation of proposed curriculum
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Alberta Government has announced a delay in the full implementation of its proposed revision to…
Drew Hayden Taylor presents Indigenous Views of the Future with new title “Me Tomorrow”
Reviewed by Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Beginning with first glance at the cover of Me Tomorrow: Indigenous Views of the Future,…