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An historic undertaking for Indigenous education in Quebec
Quebec’s first university by and for Indigenous Peoples in partnership with the First Nations Education Council and Quebec universities.
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Ethical considerations for the integration of Indigenous knowledge into open education resources
Consent, consultation and collaboration are key.
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Concordia launches program to increase Indigenous student graduation rate in engineering
The initiative is the latest bridging program at a Canadian university to address the under-representation of Indigenous students in STEM fields.
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The important role of Indigenous elders in the academy
We must ensure that elders are integrated into teaching and learning, not separated from it.
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Climate atlas combines science with storytelling to address climate change
Interactive website features videos, maps and plain-language explanations to bring home the reality of climate change to Canadian communities.
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Inuit call for a greater role in how northern research is conducted
The aim is to bring an end to “colonial approaches” that have traditionally excluded Inuit from research planning processes.
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We need to dismantle the systems that perpetuate discrimination
Be prepared to stand up and speak out when you hear and see things that are inappropriate.
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Faculty developers as allies (not experts) in supporting Indigenous perspectives
Many of us have some idea of where we are supposed to go, but have a less clear sense how to get there.
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Indigenous health researchers launch mentorship program
Western University to head up the new program for Ontario, the first of eight such programs planned across the country.
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Universities, colleges asked to imagine a ‘reconciled education system’
That was the theme of third annual reconciliation forum, held at University of Manitoba.
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Bearing witness to residential schools through reclaimed art
Artist Carey Newman’s large-scale Witness Blanket installation passes through the University of the Fraser Valley.
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Supporting the TRC’s calls to action
Administrators are in a unique position to address systemic issues that hinder Indigenous peoples’ success.
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A look back on 16 years of changes in scholarly publishing
Linda Cameron reflects on the evolving world of scholarly publishing as she steps down as director of the University of Alberta Press.
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How I am learning to include Indigenous knowledge in the classroom
There is a new duty felt by teachers at all levels of our education system to make good on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action, creating both a critically important opportunity and an unease about our preparedness.
