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From the President’s Desk: Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day 2024 – Folio
September 26, 2024 The University of Alberta observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Both honour the thousands of children who never returned home from the residential school system, survivors, their families and communities. This day reminds us of the importance of truth and healing in our […]
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Read MoreCommemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Calgary
September 26, 2024 Monday, Sept. 30, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This important federally-recognized day honours the history, cultures and languages of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and acknowledges the enduring impact of Residential schools on the Survivors, their families and communities. Orange Shirt Day, also recognized on Sept. […]
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Read MoreSchulich’s Indigenous Pathways Program receives major donation from proud alum – U Calgary
Sept. 26, 2024 Transoft Solutions co-founder Milton Carrasco believes in ‘charity, caring and equity’ Childhood memories and a burning desire to improve the lives of others have always fuelled University of Calgary alum Milton Carrasco’s philanthropic efforts. From modest beginnings when he was forced to move from his home in Uganda, the co-founder of global […]
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Read MoreProvince giving boost to small communities – Lethbridge Herald
September 25, 2024 The provincial government has announced it is providing an additional $3 million to Indigenous and small communities to support economic development. The province is launching a second round of grants through the government’s Small Community Opportunity Program to further implement its plan. Last year, 43 community-led projects were given between $20,000 and […]
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Read MoreApplication fees waived for Indigenous students at U of L – Lethbridge News Now
Sep 24, 2024 LETHBRIDGE, AB – The University of Lethbridge (U of L) looks to reduce the financial barriers for Indigenous students to attend. Effective immediately, self-declared Canadian Indigenous students will have their application fees for undergraduate and graduate courses waived. As well, self-identified members of the Aamskapi Pikuni, the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, will […]
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Read MoreResearch relationality: new project focuses on how a key Indigenous concept can address challenges – ENC
September 24, 2024 Indigenous scholars and communities are exploring how a concept key to their societies can help address local and global challenges, and strengthen their collaborative research. A new initiative, Critical Approaches to Indigenous Relationality (CAIR), is deepening understanding of Indigenous relationality how Indigenous peoples connect with one another, their communities and the environment. The […]
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Read MoreNew Indigenous programs coming to the Cochrane Public Library – Cochrane Eagle
Sep 23, 2024 The Cochrane Public Library announced that they will be brining a variety of new initiatives and collections on Indigenous culture this fall. The Cochrane Public Library (CPL) is planning to bring a series of new initiatives to increase awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture this fall, through the introduction of programs and […]
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Read MorePartners invest over $3M to build Calgary’s creative economy
September 19, 2024 Calgary’s creative industries are getting a $3 million boost through a collaborative investment from PrairiesCan, the Government of Alberta, the City of Calgary and the Edmonton Screen Industries Office. This funding will support five programs, facilitated by Calgary Economic Development, designed to enhance inclusivity, develop talent and diversify the city’s creative economy. […]
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Read MoreAlberta wants to build new schools, but industry says labour shortages have construction sector stretched thin – CBC
Sep 19, 2024 Premier announces additional $6.5 billion for school construction budget Alberta construction officials are warning that skilled labour shortages might make delivering on the provincial government’s ambitious, $8.6-billion plan to build new schools challenging. “You could see that labour availability becoming even more strained, as we do have other projects on the go […]
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Read MoreOtipemisiwak Métis Government Launches Pilot Program to Address Barriers Facing Métis Early Learners
Edmonton, AB (September 16, 2024) – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is excited to announce its Flourishing Futures Pilot Program, created by the Children and Family Services (CFS) department. This program aims to help families overcome barriers in accessing essential supports for Métis children with developmental, social, emotional, or behavioural […]
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