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September 17, 2024


Montreal university waives tuition for Quebec Inuit, First Nations students

Starting this fall, those Indigenous students from communities in Quebec are eligible for waiver on tuition, mandatory fee  Manon Tremblay, senior director of the office of Indigenous directions at Concordia University, was involved in the launch of the university’s tuition-free program for First Nations and Inuit students. (Photo courtesy of Concordia University) NationTalk: Nunatsiaq News...

July 5, 2024


How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection

And what should be done with works that reflect a colonial history? CBC News: The University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection, replacing problematic paintings and sculptures with contemporary Indigenous art. “The university is ultimately a colonial institution that is designed to serve white people … and that needs to change,” said C.W. Brooks-Ip, registrar and preparator...

January 12, 2024


Here’s What It Takes to Indigenize Higher Ed

Work slowly, in relationship with people. And push for structural change. The Tyee: The Conversation – The move in Canadian academia to “decolonize” or “Indigenize” and commit to broader frameworks of reconciliation pertains to how work is done within universities, as well as how universities engage with broader communities.  Commitments aim to increase the visibility...

October 20, 2023


Centennial College’s new building prioritizes Indigenous inclusivity and sustainability

The front facade of Centennial College’s new A-Building. Photos courtesy Riley Snelling. The building at night. The aerial view of the building and its landscaped surrounds. The detail on the facade of the building. A hybrid timber staircase. An interior hallway. A computer lab. A common area inside the building. A classroom in a circular...

June 29, 2023


‘Just the start’: Brandon University students now required to take Indigenous courses

CTV News: Students at Brandon University will be receiving more Indigenous education starting this fall. The Westman post-secondary institution is now requiring all new students to take at least one Indigenous-based course during their university career. “Starting with first-year students this fall, every student who comes to Brandon University cannot graduate unless they’ve taken at...