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Lethbridge College Receives $1 Million For Public Safety Research
Lethbridge College has received the largest social sciences research grant in its history, as $1 million in federal research funding will kickstart the college’s public safety applied research program. The funding will allow the college’s researchers to engage with industry partners across policing, corrections, and courts and their associated community service providers to undertake research […]
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Read MoreEnergi Simulation Centre for Geothermal Systems Research Established at University of Calgary
In 2021, the University of Calgary launched the Geothermal Energy Laboratory, a transdisciplinary initiative aimed at leveraging the university’s strong history in energy research to enable the vision of ‘Geothermal Anywhere’. Geothermal energy, with its high-capacity factor, low footprint, low emissions, and the potential to be a significant player in the energy transition, is garnering […]
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Read MoreAB Government: Funding research in cancer prevention and care
New funding will support and encourage cancer prevention, screening and care initiatives to improve health outcomes for Albertans. The Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention (CRSP) grant program will help build capacity and excellence in cancer research, collaboration and innovation. Three-year grants of up to $1 million each will fund research, education and initiatives that […]
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Read MoreIndigenous student pathways program leads Gage Robinson to the Nanotechnology Research Centre
From: National Research Council Canada August 24, 2022 Planning a move from Manitoba to Alberta during end-of-semester exam season proved to be quite the challenge for Gage Robinson, even before starting his internship at the National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC) Nanotechnology Research Centre. Luckily it was smooth sailing after his arrival in Edmonton. Gage, a […]
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Read MoreAlberta First Nation reveals findings of human remains near residential school – CBC
WARNING: This video contains distressing details | An Alberta First Nation is asking for support from the federal government in the search for unmarked graves after revealing members had repeatedly found evidence of remains of children near the site of a former residential school. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2034145859650
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Read MoreCanada supports Bigstone Health Commission research and commemoration, and fieldwork investigation activities around former Residential School sites
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Taking care: We recognize this news release may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of government policies that were harmful to Indigenous Peoples. A […]
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Read MoreFort Chipewyan Indigenous communities announce residential school site investigation – CFWE
March 2nd, 2022 The united communities are collaborating on the project to uncover the truth of their history and facilitate healing from the resulting trauma. After receiving funding from both the provincial and federal government, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) and Fort Chipewyan Métis Association (FCMA) are joining together to […]
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Read MoreKapawe’no First Nation announces 169 possible unmarked graves – APTN News
Mar 02, 2022 A search using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) at the site of the St. Bernard’s Indian Residential School near Kapawe’no First Nation has turned up 169 possible unmarked graves. The school operated from 1872 to 1961. In October, the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archeology from the University of Alberta used GPR and drones […]
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Read MoreACFN, MCFN and FCMA partner to seek truth at site of former Holy Angels Residential School
Read More: https://www.acfn.com/single-post/acfn-mcfn-and-fcma-partner-to-seek-truth-at-site-of-former-holy-angels-residential-school NT5
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Read MoreKapawe’no FN: IRS – Phase 1 Ground-Penetrating Radar Search at Grouard Mission
Before reading further, this summary contains information related to unmarked graves at former Indian Residential Schools. This information is unsettling for most people. If you are experiencing trauma or feeling triggered, help is available 24/7 for survivors and their families through the Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. Mental health support for Indigenous peoples […]
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