Tag Archives: Education
NESD in process of developing a cellphone policy
The North East School Division (NESD) is looking to develop a comprehensive policy on cellphones in the classroom. The division released the results of a survey of teachers and administration on cellp...
Jun 19, 2024
National Indigenous People’s Day Traditional Powwow a day of celebration and healing
As the sun shone down on the grounds of the Western Development Museum in North Battleford, visitors gathered to celebrate with one another. Voices joyful with anticipation mingled with the drumming m...
Jun 19, 2024
Only days left for longtime elementary school teacher before retirement
Retirement is on the horizon for Linda Hordyski, who has been an elementary school teacher for 27 years. Hordyski, who is a member of Clearwater River Dene Nation, was born and raised in La Loche. Dur...
Jun 19, 2024
Public hearing for VPD sergeant accused of sexual misconduct by officers and students
VICTORIA - A sexual misconduct investigation into a veteran Vancouver police officer who also teaches criminology was spurred by anonymous comments on a social media post, the Office of the Police Com...
Jun 19, 2024
SIGA now accepting applications for 2024 Indigenous Scholarship Awards Program
More than $50,000 is available to postsecondary students through the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Indigenous Scholarship Awards Program. Applications are being accepted June 17-August 1...
Jun 19, 2024
Orano donates $125K for new Northlands College scholarship
Orano Canada Inc. has announced a donation of $125,000 to Northlands College to support Indigenous learners through the establishment of the Orano Northern Futures Fund. A media release issued Tuesday...
Jun 18, 2024
Cook retiring after more than four decades in education
After a career in education spanning 46 years, Anne Cook is ready for retirement. Cook was born and raised in Brampton Ont., before moving to Prince Edward Island when she 12 years old where she gradu...
Jun 18, 2024
McGill University ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian encampment on its campus
MONTREAL - McGill University announced Tuesday it is ending negotiations with pro-Palestinian activists who have occupied the lower field of its downtown Montreal campus since late April. The universi...
Jun 18, 2024
Tisdale Early Learning celebrates grand opening
A big step in young childhood education within the northeast officially celebrated its grand opening, Monday afternoon.The Tisdale and Area Early Years Family Resource Centre (TAEYFRC) had dignitaries...
Jun 18, 2024
Alberta to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms starting in fall
CALGARY - Alberta is moving to ban cellphones in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms starting in the fall. Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said Monday that cellphones help with learnin...
Jun 17, 2024