New Program Supports Aboriginal Mothers in Urban Centres

The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres is pleased to announce the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC) Bursary Awards Program. The first two recipients are Lindsay Happyjack who is completing the final year of a one year General Arts and Science in the Aboriginal Studies program at Algonquin College and Leigh Staats (of Six Nations) who is in the first year of a two year social service worker program at Mohawk College in Hamilton.
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Opportunity Fund Gives Students Chance to 'Earn & Learn'

Generous donations totaling $1.76-million make university possible for students from under-represented communities
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'The Harvard of Nunavut'

NUNAVUT, May 22 - Ashley Paniyuk-Dean has a passion for teaching and a passion for Inuit culture and she found her occupational match in the Nunavut Teacher Education Program.
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Graduation Pow Wow Grows as number of First Nations and Metis Graduates Increase

One of Manitoba's largest Powwows and one of the University of Manitoba's most popular events to honor Aboriginal graduates from both the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg took place on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Investors Group Athletic Centre. The day-long event began at 11:00 a.m. with a traditional pipe ceremony. The colorful grand entry ceremony, which included graduates, Elders, dancers and special guests, took place at 1:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m.
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