Tag Archives: Education
School task force on Egerton Ryerson legacy won't speed up report despite protests
TORONTO - A Ryerson University task force reviewing the legacy of the school's namesake said Monday it would not speed up its work despite calls for immediate action and the toppling of a Egerton Ryer...
Jun 07, 2021
'Convenient ignorance:' Canadians' knowledge of residential schools woefully lacking
TORONTO - Widespread shock at the discovery of what are believed to be the buried remains of 215 Indigenous children has highlighted the pervasive ignorance among many Canadians of one of the most sor...
Jun 06, 2021
Canadian Bar Association urges firms to hire more Indigenous lawyers
The first Indigenous head of the Canadian Bar Association was a law school student in his mid-20s when he met his grandfather and learned he'd survived a "horrible" existence at a residential school i...
Jun 06, 2021
St. Mary alumna receives highest distinction award from U of S
Prince Albert's Kali Frank is the first to admit she was not the young girl with dreams of becoming a lawyer when she grew up.That being said, the once former professional dancer later eventually disc...
Jun 05, 2021
Lethbridge College launches new Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree program
LETHBRIDGE, AB. — Lethbridge College is showing how it is ready to meet the changing needs of the agriculture industry by launching its Bachelor of Agriculture Science program. The degree progra...
Jun 04, 2021
NBCHS celebrates Indigenous Histories Month with guest speakers, traditional cuisine
Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) will have an opportunity to increase their awareness about Indigenous culture and history during the month of June as part of National In...
Jun 04, 2021
Enhancements coming to new Carrot River school
Enhancements will be added to the new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Carrot River as the committee is raising funds.The school committee is raising money for enhancements including a weight room, ...
Jun 04, 2021
Keep on Fighting Clothing Company donates first batch of funds to Tisdale Suicide Awareness Committee
The Keep on Fighting Clothing Company has donated their first batch of funds to mental health initiatives in the community.The $1,000 donation is going to the Tisdale Suicide Awareness Committee to he...
Jun 04, 2021
'Chicken Adventure' big hit at East Flat school
Amid a difficult year, staff at W. J. Berezowsky Public School in East Flat hatched an idea to keep students engaged.For three weeks in May, students counted down the days until a small flock of chick...
Jun 04, 2021
'Have conversations:' Experts urge learning truth about residential schools
Stephanie Scott shed tears with her daughter and five-year-old grandchild when remains of what are believed to be more than 200 children were found on the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residentia...
Jun 04, 2021