Tag Archives: Education
Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. UNICEF's 19th Report Card s...
May 13, 2025
Métis president awarded Order of Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal
La Ronge's Brett Angus will receive the Order of Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal. Angus is currently the president of the Jim Brady Mtis Local 19, and the chief of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Tea...
May 13, 2025
Kinistino, La Ronge students go for ‘Gears and Glory’ at annual Sask Polytech robot rumble
There were 69 teams, 138 students from 29 high schools and it all came down to the last robot standing.The high school students from across Saskatchewan showcased their technical expertise and problem...
May 11, 2025
Quebec reports high immigration, record-low fertility in 2024
MONTREAL - Despite a downward trend, Quebec still reported nearly record-high population growth last year due to immigration, even as the province's fertility rate reached its lowest level on record. ...
May 08, 2025
Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations
HALIFAX - As the Netherlands marks the 80th anniversary of the country's liberation by the Canadian Army, more than 1,000 Canadian students will take part in events where they are expected to sense bo...
May 04, 2025
Indigenous leaders hopeful for Carney-led government on economy, reconciliation
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn't expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to get everything right immediately as he learns about and crafts policies for Indigenous People...
May 03, 2025
Big Island Lake dancers to perform in Indigenous youth showcase
In a just a week's time, the Toronto Metropolitan University's (TMU) Chrysalis performing arts space will burst forth with a cultural mashup as 88 young Indigenous dancers look to "Share the Flame." T...
May 02, 2025
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high schools for entire school day
QUBEC - The Quebec government is expanding its cellphone ban in schools, prohibiting students from using the devices on elementary or high school property for the entire school day. Education Minister...
May 01, 2025
New school reaches completion in La Loche
The new Ntlazt Elementary School in La Loche is complete. This marks the culmination of a project aimed at providing a modern and culturally enriched learning environment for students in the region."C...
Apr 30, 2025
Jennifer Williamson named director of education for NWSD
The Northwest School Division No. 203 is heading in a new direction this September. Jennifer Williamson will effectively take over from Duane Hauk on Aug., 1 and the transition has begun. Williamson, ...
Apr 29, 2025