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Employment program at Regina high school helps students find their path to success – CBC
Ministry of Corrections and Policing commits $87,000 to program Dec 17, 2019 Olivia Isnana loved baking growing up, even if she felt like she was too small or she got in the way in the kitchen. “The first time I made my baby sister a cake, I made her a Barbie doll cake and it […]
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Read MoreUnifor Local 651 opens education fund for murdered woman’s daughter
REGINA—Members of Unifor Local 651 have stepped up to assist the family dealing the tragic loss of Jenaya Wapemoose by establishing a trust fund for Wapemoose’s young daughter. “Unifor members are committed to looking after each other during difficult times,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “We’re proud of Local 651’s efforts and are pleased […]
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Read MoreHorizon School Division supportive of provincial education plan framework – Humboldt Journal
December 12, 2019 EAST CENTRAL — A framework released by the Saskatchewan government will be used to develop a provincial plan for education for the next decade. The framework is the result of a year-long engagement process with thousands of Saskatchewan residents, including students, parents, teachers, education stakeholders, Indigenous leaders and the business community. “I […]
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Read MoreMétis student honoured for outstanding research
Adam McInnes, a biomedical engineering student at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), is being recognized for research that could one day impact millions of lives. McInnes, a Métis student, was recently awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, $150,000 over three years, for demonstrating excellence in research at a Canadian university. His research […]
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Read MoreGDI Holds Grand Opening For New Facility in Saskatoon
On November 14, 2019, dignitaries, invited guests, community members, partners, board members, and staff gathered at Gabriel Dumont Institute Central Office in Saskatoon for the grand opening of the Institute’s newly renovated and expanded facility. The 8,400 square foot expansion houses the Institute’s Métis Culture and Heritage Department and Gabriel Dumont Institute Press. It also […]
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Read MoreIndigenous on-time graduation rate lowers in school division – Humboldt Journal
December 3, 2019 EAST CENTRAL — On-time graduation rates for First Nations and Métis (FNMI) dropped in the North East School Division for for the 2018-19 year, but remain higher than the provincial average. The on-time graduation rate for FNMI students in the NESD dropped from 68 per cent in the 2017-18 year to 54 […]
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Read MoreAboriginal Student Centre at the University of Regina renamed
On November 28, 2019, the University of Regina unveiled ta-tawâw Student Centre (pronounced: tah-tah-wow) as the new name for the Aboriginal Student Centre. ta-tawâw means “Welcome. There is room. There is space.” in the Cree language. “While primarily intended to support Indigenous students through their educational journey here at the University, the ta-tawâw Student Centre […]
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Read MoreMedia Advisory: University of Regina’s Aboriginal Student Centre renaming
November 27, 2019 Media are invited to join Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Regina, and the University community in celebrating the renaming of the Aboriginal Student Centre. The celebration is being held: When: 11:00 a.m. Date: November 28, 2019 Where: Main Floor Hallway Research and Innovation Centre Main Campus, University of […]
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Read MoreInnovative Lifesaving Program: Training Community Health Representatives from First Nation Communities to Provide Community Members With Education and Training On Essential Lifesaving Skills
Unique partnership program is a direct response to the ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ Commission’s ‘call to action: “to increase the number of Indigenous professionals working in the health care field, ensure the retention of Indigenous health-care providers in Indigenous communities and provide cultural competency training for all health-care professionals” SASKATOON, Nov. 27, 2019 – SE Health and St. John Ambulance […]
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Read MoreSK Government: Province Releases Framework For A Provincial Education Plan 2020–2030
November 27, 2019 Today, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant released a framework that will be used to create an action plan for how Saskatchewan students are educated from 2020 to 2030. The framework was developed with input from all education sector partners. “After a year-long engagement process that involved contributions from thousands of […]
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