NWCC program aims to prevent diabetes in aboriginal communities

TERRACE, British Columbia – With the hopes of preventing and helping manage diabetes in northwest British Columbia’s aboriginal communities, where the disease is almost epidemic, Northwest Community College is hosting a Community Diabetes Prevention Worker pilot program sponsored by Health Canada.

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Tempers flare as Yukon MLAs debate First Nations schools

Heated debate shook the Yukon legislature Thursday, as the opposition NDP demanded to know how the government plans to deal with recent decisions by some First Nations to set up their own schools.
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Can exercise help people learn?

It's an exciting idea, and one that's being tested in the U.S. and Canada. One pilot program took place in the spring of 2008, when Saskatoon teacher Allison Cameron put her Grade 8 students on treadmills during class.
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First Nations boost education

Three new programs are being offered to First Nation residents of Munsee-Delaware, Fort William and Nipissing by St. Clair College.
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Mr. Tom Jackson Appointed Chancellor of Trent University

Peterborough, ON - Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Musician and Social Advocate to Serve as Tenth Chancellor.

The Senate of Trent University is pleased to announce its unanimous decision to approve the appointment of Mr. Tom Jackson, award-winning actor, producer, musician and social advocate, as Trent University’s tenth chancellor.

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Inuit and Partners Agree to National Committee on Inuit Education

IQALUIT, NUNAVUT- The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, and Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), today added their signatures to the Inuit Education Accord.
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Agreement enhances First Nation education

DALHOUSIE - First Nation leaders are welcoming a new initiative that will see significant investment in education for students from their communities.
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Treaty education website to help Sask. Teachers

Saskatchewan teachers can now go online to find resources dedicated to teaching students about treaties.
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Dropout rates still a concern

Although high school dropout rates in Alberta have improved in recent years, they remain among the highest in Canada, a new study has found.
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