Exploring Theme: "University and College Commitments"

Anwebiiwining, which means ‘a place to rest,’ encourages land-based education CBC Indigenous: A new Indigenous outdoor learning space at Confederation College’s campus in Thunder Bay, Ont., aims to encourage land-based education outside of traditional classroom settings.  Anwebiiwining, which means “a place to rest” in Anishinaabemowin, is located beside the Shuniah building. It consists of a...

NationTalk: The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce a cluster hire of eight Indigenous faculty members across the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health, Faculty of Business and Economics, and Global College. is part of a larger effort to advance Reconciliation and increase BIPOC faculty representation at...

Asper School of Business undergraduate program updates bring exceptional business education to more students across the province NationTalk: University of Manitoba News – In 2023 the Asper School of Business launched a completely revamped Bachelor of Commerce curriculum designed to meet the needs of Manitoba business, industries around the world, society and most importantly, students. With core...

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...

A message from Angie Bruce, Vice-President (Indigenous) and Jeff Leclerc, University Secretary. NationTalk: UM News – We are excited to share the Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action – 2024-2029 (PDF). Informed by community consultations and MOMENTUM: Leading Change Together 2024-2029, this draft framework outlines the vision, mission and shared values, which has guided the Reconciliation Advisory Committee in...

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...

NationTalk: ENC Education News Canada – From a remarkable rise in world university rankings and record enrolment, to the launch of the largest comprehensive campaign in the history of the province, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) charted a new course to success in 2023. “As a university, we really have the wind in our sails...

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...

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...