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Indigenous Authors Explain Why Schools Need Less Shakespeare – VICE
Writers like Terese Mailhot and Waubgeshig Rice have some thoughts on the overhaul of Grade 11 reading lists in Ontario. Ottawa Catholic School Board is revitalizing its Grade 11 English curriculum by swapping out the old reading list—saturated with white authors like Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Margaret Atwood—with Indigenous literature from Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Tanya […]
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Brandon University to welcome Senator Mary Jane McCallum for public presentation
January 17, 2020 Brandon University is honoured to welcome Senator Mary Jane McCallum to give a public presentation next week. Dr. McCallum, a First Nations woman of Cree heritage who was appointed in 2017 to represent Manitoba in the Senate, is a dentist who devoted most of her career to providing dental and medical services […]
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Inspiring public event at BU to focus on science, politics of protecting nature
January 17, 2020 Brandon University invites you to join environmental activist Ken Wu of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance and world renowned conservation biologist Dr. Reed Noss for informative and inspiring presentations on the science, geography, and politics of protecting nature in Canada as we commence 2020, the year in which an unprecedented focus on biodiversity […]
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University of Winnipeg: New report outlines bold actions to prepare graduates to succeed
Manitoba’s universities and colleges partner with the Business Council of Manitoba to outline bold actions and prepare graduates to succeed: Horizon Manitoba report released. Manitoba universities and colleges, in conjunction with the Business Council of Manitoba, have unveiled a new strategic action plan that outlines a bold vision for delivering the knowledge and skills that […]
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Research & Development Team Creating Potential Partnership in Educational Programming with the Manitoba Museum
In December 2019, MFNERC’s Research and Development (R&D) team met with staff from the Manitoba Museum to discuss potential education partnerships projects. This meeting was held at the Manitoba Museum and included a personalized tour led by Dr. Maureen Matthews, Rachel Erickson, Rob Gendron, and Nancy Anderson. In recent times, the Manitoba Museum established notable […]
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Report highlights need for more educational tools for newcomers learning Indigenous histories – APTN News
January 15, 2020 A new report is hoping to change the way newcomers in Winnipeg learn about the histories of the First Peoples. Fostering Safe Spaces for Dialogue and Relationship-building Between Newcomers and Indigenous Peoples, facilitated by Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, looks at ways to practice and promote healthy relationships between the two communities. The organization […]
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Significant donation will help Brandon University support Indigenous student success
January 14, 2020 A new program this fall will help Indigenous students at Brandon University make a successful transition to post-secondary life, and it is thanks to a large and generous donation. Daphne Wagner and her husband David Green, along with their children Lita and Michael, have committed funding to launch the program, which will […]
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National Gathering for Indigenous Education
November 25 – 27 | Winnipeg, MB The National Gathering for Indigenous Education brings together more than 500 educators interested in improving the educational outcomes of K-12 Indigenous Students. Half Price Special! From now until January 30, 2020, you can purchase tickets for the 2020 National Gathering for 50% off! Tickets must be ordered and paid for […]
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New Lunch & Learn series focused on Indigenous Community engagement – UM Today
January 10, 2020 — Community Service-Learning (CSL) is hosting a new Lunch & Learn series to share principles, practices and questions emerging from consultations on how to work in good ways with Indigenous communities. In addition to visiting partners in Winnipeg, Northern Manitoba, Belize, Ecuador and Chile, Community Service-Learning also met with numerous staff, faculty […]
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Indigenous games chronicled in new book – UM Today
January 9, 2020 — Kihcite Metawewina: Playing with a Great Heart is not only a compilation of traditional and contemporary Indigenous games and activities played on Turtle Island. It’s an invitation into Blair Robillard’s classroom. It’s a glimpse into the circle where Indigenous philosophies and teachings are taught with the hope of restoring the original […]
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