More supports announced for members of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
Officials said $89 million will be granted directly to Saskatchewan’s Métis students to support tuition, books and living expenses. Continue reading
Indigenous Students
Indigenous students celebrate success at Graduation Powwow
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
Over 250 Indigenous students celebrated their grade twelve graduation at a powwow at the First Nations University of Canada Thursday. Continue reading
A cup of tea: Saskatchewan man aims to lower Indigenous dropout rates
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
Sean Lessard sat down for tea with 250 Indigenous high school students to better understand each one, and help guide them to post-secondary education. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan opening doors for Indigenous engineering students
The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering has launched a program that supports Indigenous students who want to become engineers. Continue reading
University of Alberta medical school changes 30-year admissions policy on Indigenous applicants
The U of A said its admissions quota was originally established to address the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in health professions. Continue reading
‘IT’S OKAY TO BE WHITE’ signs posted at University of Manitoba
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
The school’s students union said it doesn’t know who is responsible for putting the posters up, but believes they were posted late Wednesday night. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan student numbers up 3% this fall
Both international and Indigenous student enrolment increased as of the first day of University of Saskatchewan classes. Continue reading
Indigenous fitness and wellness academy launches at Saskatoon school
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Saskatoon Tribal Council recently unveiled plans for a First Nations fitness and wellness academy. Continue reading
N.L. announces partnership to send Indigenous students to U of S law school
As of the fall of 2019, the Saskatchewan law school will reserve two spots for Indigenous students from Newfoundland and Labrador. Continue reading
Indigenous students proudly showcase their culture at University of Lethbridge’s 2018 convocation
For the first time in the institution’s history, the University of Lethbridge is allowing Indigenous students to embrace their culture during convocation in a unique way. Continue reading