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Quebec Education Minister’s Priorities: Bernard Drainville must intervene to decolonize education laws that undermine First Nations autonomy
WENDAKE, QC, Jan. 31, 2023 – On the occasion of the return to Parliament, the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) Chiefs Committee reacted coldly to the seven priorities that will guide the Minister of Education, Bernard Drainville, during the current mandate. “In his priorities, we would have liked to see Minister Drainville commit to integrating […]
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Wemotaci now offers college-level classes for community members – APTN News
January 03, 2023 Most Indigenous students in Canada can study in their communities before they have to leave home to attend college in the city. However, the community of Wemotaci in Quebec is now offering classes for college-level students who prefer to stay home. Read More: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/wemotaci-now-offers-college-level-classes-for-community-members/
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Négo 2023 – Cree et Kativik School Boards – The government offers don’t meet the needs of the North for school support staff
MONTREAL, Dec. 21, 2022 – The employer negotiating committees of the Cree and Kativik school boards (CPNCSC and CPNCSK) have just submitted their offers to the Fédération du personnel de soutien scolaire (FPSS-CSQ) and the Association des employés du Nord Québécois (AENQ-CSQ). AENQ–CSQ President Larry Imbeault says, “the government is ignoring the needs of school […]
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Plans underway for innovative Indigenous university centre in Quebec – CBC
Dec 13, 2022 Initiative at Université Laval hopes to decolonize education Representatives of the First Nations Education Council [FNEC] and Université Laval signed an agreement on Monday to start planning what they say will be Quebec’s first Indigenous educational hub. The FNEC announced it is drafting a business plan for an initiative called “Maison des savoirs” — an […]
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Kativik Ilisarniliriniq: New Commissioners and New Executive Committee Member Join the Council
Montreal, Qc. (December 12, 2022) – On December 6, 2022, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) Council of Commissioners welcomed two new commissioners: Emma Munick (Kangirsuk) and Lukasi Pilurtuut (Kangiqsujuaq). The latter was also elected as a member of the Executive Committee. He replaces Sarah Beaulne who resigned to pursue her career in the Nunavik health sector. The […]
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Plans underway for a first Indigenous university centre
Québec City, December 12, 2022 – The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) and Université Laval met today to sign an agreement to draft a business plan to be approved by Indigenous leaders as well as by Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur. The business plan will follow a long-term vision of university education by and for the […]
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Eleven Quebec universities unite for biodiversity
December 8, 2022 Montreal – Eleven Quebec universities have joined forces and signed the Nature Positive Pledge, becoming founding members of an international movement that includes more than 500 universities worldwide. The Nature Positive Universities Alliance is a joint initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Oxford University as part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The […]
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Invitation to the media – Public announcement of the signing of a framework agreement between the First Nations Education Council and Université Laval
Dec. 7, 2022 – Members of the media are invited to attend the public announcement of the signing of a framework agreement between the First Nations Education Council and Université Laval for the joint creation of an Indigenous university centre of excellence. The event will be attended by Innu Elder Élisabeth Ashini; Chief of Gesgapegiag […]
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Cindy Blackstock Awarded SSHRC’s highest honour
1 Dec 2022 Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the five winners of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) 2022 Impact Awards. McGill’s Cindy Blackstock, one of Canada’s most important social work scholars and an indefatigable advocate for Indigenous children’s rights and welfare, has won the SSHRC […]
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It’s In the Bag: Indigenous Business Scales New Heights – The Link
November 22, 2022 Upon walking into Kel Tech Gear’s studio, rays of light shine through windows on all three walls of the room. Shelves packed with stacks of textiles are propped up against one wall and towering rolls of fabric lean against them. In one corner sit two sewing machines. Owner and founder Kelsey Deer […]
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