Tag Archives: Education

African descent advisory group feels lied to over police return to Vancouver schools
VANCOUVER - Members of the African descent advisory committee for the Vancouver Police Department have told the Vancouver Police Board they feel they were lied to over the process to reinstate a progr...
Jun 16, 2023

Ahtahkakoop woman receives national scholarship
A woman from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is one of only 20 recipients of the $10,000 per year (up to four years) RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship.Jana Sasakamoose is currently pursuing her M...
Jun 15, 2023

Third-party review finds 'toxic' culture at University of Prince Edward Island
CHARLOTTETOWN - A review of allegations of workplace misconduct at the University of Prince Edward Island says the school had a toxic environment where bullying and harassment were widespread and cond...
Jun 15, 2023

'It's breaking my heart to say goodbye': final days approaching for Sask. Rivers distance learning centre
Prince Albert's Ella McBride was overcome with emotion when sharing the personal journey she has travelled for the past three years.The grade 11 student was among the special guest speakers during Tue...
Jun 14, 2023

Deportations for international students caught in fraud scheme put on hold
OTTAWA - Deportation orders for international students caught up in a fraud scheme have been put on hold while a task force investigates each case, the immigration minister announced Wednesday. Hundre...
Jun 14, 2023

B.C. mom slams 'transphobic hate train', hails outpouring of love for girl athlete, 9
KELOWNA, B.C. - The mother of a nine-year-old girl says her daughter has received an outpouring of love and support after a man wrongly suggested the girl was transgender and demanded proof she was bo...
Jun 14, 2023

Government sought out 'impartial' military college review board members
OTTAWA - The majority of the board tasked with reviewing Canada's military colleges will be people who have not attended one of the schools and have not publicly expressed a strong opinion on their fu...
Jun 14, 2023

James Smith Cree Nation becomes first First Nation in Canada to receive local KidSport chapter
For the first time in KidSport Canada's history, a local chapter has been set up on a First Nation.KidSport Saskatchewan representatives travelled to Bernard Constant Community School at James Smith C...
Jun 13, 2023

Taste of Culture sees terrific turnout
The Taste of Culture event offered an array of performers and a variety of international cuisine to enjoy in North Battleford on the weekend. The two-day affair brought together people from across the...
Jun 12, 2023

Prince Albert charity steer auction celebrates 20th anniversary
Youth from across the Prince Albert and Melfort regions have gathered in Prince Albert for a friendly competition and to help raise funds for an important cause.The Prince Albert Regional 4-H finished...
Jun 12, 2023