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84,000 Students Across Canada to Take Part in Canada Learning Code Week December 3-10 | CodeWeek.ca
TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2018 – 84,000 Canadian students will participate in the 2nd annual Canada Learning Code Week December 3-10 in over 200 communities across the country. Canada Learning Code Week gives teachers and community groups the free resources required to introduce coding to students with a fun-filled week of learning the digital skills crucial […]
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President, senior leaders, meet with Indigenous student leaders – UM Today
November 26, 2018 — Today President Barnard and members of the University of Manitoba senior executive team met with Indigenous student leaders to hear directly their perspectives on a number of issues of importance to Indigenous students and to the community more broadly. Also present was Jerry Daniels, Grand Chief of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization. […]
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Province Celebrates Opening of Dauphin River First Nation School
November 26, 2018 The Dauphin River First Nation School has opened its doors to 22 students as part of the Operation Return Home initiative, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “The opening of Dauphin River First Nation School moves us closer towards reconciliation with the communities impacted by the damaging floods of 2011,” said Schuler. […]
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RRC to welcome Bear Clan Patrol founder for presentation on personal safety
November 21, 2018 James Favel, founder and executive director of Bear Clan Patrol Inc., will host a presentation on personal-safety best practices this Fri., Nov. 23, at Red River College’s Exchange District Campus. The presentation will also explore the role and function of the Bear Clan Patrol, and how students and staff can get involved […]
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Indigenous Summer Scholars Program alumni awarded national scholarships
Two students are putting The University of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Summer Scholars Program (ISSP) on the map. Taylor Wilson and Courtney Bear are alumni of the unique 12-week program that allows senior Indigenous undergraduate students and recent graduates to participate as members of research teams, undertaking research on a project with the supervision of a university […]
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New schools in four remote First Nations means more families can stay together
Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs was pleased to attend an announcement in downtown Winnipeg on Friday, November 16—the news shared at the announcement will lead to a brighter future for children and their families in four northern First Nations. The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, was in Manitoba to share […]
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Four new schools to be built in one of the largest infrastructure contracts ever awarded by First Nations in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada
Construction to begin in Spring 2019 on four new schools and a major renovation in four First Nation communities in Northern Manitoba November 16, 2018 — Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory, Manitoba — Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is working in partnership with First Nation communities to invest in new and upgraded school facilities […]
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Infinity Women Secretariat Announces Prosperity Through Innovation
November 14, 2018 3-year project will support Métis women’s access to employment in Manitoba Winnipeg, MB – Infinity Women Secretariat has announced funding through Status of Women Canada for a three-year project that will improve access to employment for Métis mothers and caregivers across Manitoba. The announcement was made as part of an event hosted […]
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New federal investment to strengthen the economic security and prosperity of Indigenous women in Manitoba
From: Status of Women Canada November 14, 2018 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Status of Women Canada Indigenous women hold important places as leaders in their families and communities, as givers and caretakers of life, as peacemakers, peacekeepers, and protectors. By creating the conditions for Indigenous women to succeed, we are also supporting their families and […]
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Program aims to develop more Indigenous teachers and ‘leaders within our community’ – CBC
‘It’s giving me a sense of being able to become something bigger’ Nov 13, 2018 A new program has been launched in Winnipeg to help more Indigenous students become teachers. The Build From Within-Ozhitoon Onji Peenjiiee teacher development program officially launched Tuesday morning at St. John’s High School. The Winnipeg School Division has teamed up […]
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