Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to Indigenous Education"

NationTalk: The Manitoba government has partnered with Yellowquill University College to provide degree granting status for its First Nations bachelor of education program, recognizing the institution’s 40 years of excellence in delivering Indigenous-led advanced education across Manitoba, Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable announced today. “Congratulations to Yellowquill University College as they celebrate 40...

NationTalk: Prince Albert Daily Herald – In response to Pope Francis’ Apology for Residential Schools in 2022 and in the spirit of reconciliation, the Prince Albert Catholic School Division created a new Indigenous Education Committee in the division. The school division made the decision after the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association created a similar group....

The funding will go to training teachers in their communities through online and distance education. APTN News: The Alberta government announced money for training teachers. 59 teachers will receive training through community-based Bachelor of Education programs at both the Universities of Alberta and Calgary. About 20 of those students are Indigenous according to Demetrios Nicolaides...

NationTalk: Alberta’s government is continuing to modernize the education system and improve student success by developing a curriculum that will drive a passion for learning. Since August 2023, Alberta’s government has been engaging with parents, teachers, education partners and curriculum specialists to develop a new draft K-6 social studies curriculum that will focus on building...

NationTalk: Alberta’s government will provide more than $10 million to Indigenous partners through the new Bridging Classrooms to Communities pilot program. Alberta Education is committed to improving education outcomes and creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Creating welcoming environments, demonstrating cultural awareness and providing system supports through the Bridging Classrooms to Communities...

NationTalk: SASKATOON, July 13, 2023 – Provincial and territorial ministers of education discussed shared priorities at the 111th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) meeting in Saskatoon on July 10, 2023. The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Gordon Wyant, K.C., Saskatchewan’s Minister of Advanced Education and Chair of CMEC, who...

Updated education infrastructure standards to support equity between First Nations and non-Indigenous communities NationTalk: Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Students living in First Nations communities deserve quality learning environments that are safe and healthy places to learn and grow, and support better educational outcomes. Working in partnership, the Assembly of First...