Indigenous Studies

• Northwest Territories to stop using Alberta curriculum, will adopt B.C.’s

  The Northwest Territories confirmed it will be using British Columbia's JK-12 school curriculum. The Alberta Opposition says that should be 'a wake-up call' for the UCP.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
  
• Ontario announces mandate to include Indigenous learning for Grades 1 to 3

  The government also announced just over $23 million for Indigenous Education as part of a "broader government commitment to reconciliation."

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2021
  
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• $50K raised for U of A Faculty of Native Studies on actor Dan Levy’s birthday

  Canadian actor Dan Levy took to Twitter Monday to thank those who donated over $50,000 for the Faculty of Native Studies on his birthday.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021
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• University of Saskatchewan library launching Indigenous storyteller program

  An Indigenous storytelling program aims to share experiences and perspectives, and will first be lead by hip-hop artist and PhD student Lindsay Knight.

  Education

  Dec 17, 2020
• New USask chair researching and sharing Western Canadian Métis history

  Allyson Stevenson hopes to explore moments in Métis history that have surprised her, all while enriching university curriculum.

  Education

  Jul 13, 2020
• Flags lowered at UBC Okanagan in memory of professor

  Younging was formerly an assistant director of research for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

  May 6, 2019
• New Indigenous storytelling certificate offered by University of Saskatchewan

  The University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science has officially launched a new certificate in the study of Indigenous storytelling.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2019
• Parents raise concerns over switch from French to Cree in some Regina public schools

  Rosemont Community School in Regina is the latest elementary school to swap out core French for Cree, but some parents say they were never consulted and now their only option is to transfer schools.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2018
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• 84-year-old man receives degree after 14 years at Trent University

  Victor Parker, 84, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous studies at Trent University's convocation ceremony on Wednesday.

  Education

  Jun 6, 2018
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• Ontario moves to allow Indigenous institutes to independently grant degrees

  Ontario is moving toward allowing Indigenous post-secondary institutes to independently grant students degrees and diplomas.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2017