Remote education and workforces can help drive prosperity in remote communities
(CDI College) – Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, there has been a revolution in both the technologies and education that make work-from-home…
Education
Controversial Calgary lecturer shut down at University of Lethbridge
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Hundreds of University of Lethbridge students protested a scheduled talk from a former Mount Royal University (MRU) professor who has…
400 active lawyers respond to anti-Indigenous cultural training petition
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – A group of 400 active Alberta lawyers has written a letter to the provincial law society in support of its…
TD offers scholarship for Indigenous youth
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – TD Bank has started its first-ever scholarship for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education, in partnership with…
TD supports emerging Indigenous artists through the OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary program
Sponsored by TD (ANNews) – An amazing development initiative through the National Music Centre (NMC) is providing new platforms and career opportunities for aspiring musicians…
BBMA approves record-breaking $1 million in awards for Alberta Métis students
(ANNews) – The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) has announced their Million Dollar Milestone, approving over $1 million in scholarships to Alberta Métis Students this…
Women Building Futures: Helping Indigenous women transform their lives
by Women Building Futures (ANNews) – Women Building Futures is a registered non-profit based in Edmonton, Alberta. We offer programs and support services to help…
Examining truth and reconciliation in education
By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Since Pope Francis’ historic visit to Canada, and his touring of former residential school sites, many…
Michelle Martin: Lifelong learning at Athabasca University
(ANNews) – A post-secondary education should be open to anyone wishing to pursue higher education. However, for many, affordability can be a major factor when…
Book Review: ‘Exactly what I said – Translating words and worlds’ by Elizabeth Yeoman
Reviewed by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Professor Elizabeth Yeoman, who recently retired from her post at the Memorial University of Newfoundland,…