Governor General rallies students for Arctic university

KUGLUKTUK, Nunavut - Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean took her rallying cry for an Arctic university to this tiny community on the tundra Tuesday, drawing cheers from grateful students and parents.
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First Nations schools in need of more funds

First Nations schools are in disrepair and need another $190 million a year just to stop them from falling apart, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office.
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Family 'betrayed' after teacher cuts Ont. boy's hair

A teacher's aide in Thunder Bay, Ont., who last month cut the bangs of a First Nations student and was subsequently suspended, will not face charges, the region's acting Crown attorney said.
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Aboriginal Education Key to Bolstering Productivity, Labour Force

Canada needs to boost Aboriginal education levels to address a shrinking labour force and lackluster productivity growth, urges the Centre for the Study of Living Standards, pointing to a potential saving to the government of $115 billion.
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Program aims to change stereotypes of First Nations

British Columbian youth are getting the chance to learn first-hand about their Aboriginal heritage during a visit they will make to Hesquiaht traditional lands in Clayoquot Sound this weekend.
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Program aims to change stereotypes of First Nations

British Columbian youth are getting the chance to learn first-hand about their Aboriginal heritage during a visit they will make to Hesquiaht traditional lands in Clayoquot Sound this weekend.
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Management boost for Aboriginal Canadians

The Sauder school at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, is spearheading a project to bring management training to First Nation Canadians. Some 22 universities and colleges in the province will work together under the Ch’nook Business Education Accord to increase Aboriginal participation in business education.
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School rejects race-based endowment

The University of Saskatchewan has turned down a $500,000 endowment from an alumnus who requested the money be awarded to "non-aboriginal students" only.
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B.C. Universities and Colleges Mark New Aboriginal Business Education Accord at UBC

Business deans from universities and colleges across B.C. have gathered at the University of British Columbia to mark a new era of cooperation aimed at increasing Aboriginal participation in business education.
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Setting agendas for learning: Distance learning educators gather in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie Regional College played host to Alberta-North’s Access Symposium 2009 from Sunday night until yesterday afternoon, and the response was great, said Val Marshall, executive director for Alberta-North.

“Our registration numbers are up 20% this year over last year,” she said. “Last year, we grew over the year before. We actually have nine people from the Northwest Territories here. We’re very broadly spread out so it’s nice.”

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The Government of Canada Launches the Aboriginal Skills and Training Strategic Investment Fund

The Government of Canada has delivered on its commitment to support Aboriginal people by launching the Aboriginal Skills and Training Strategic Investment Fund application process.
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WIN FREE TUITION AT FNTI

FNTI is pleased to provide you with the following information regarding the First Nations Policy, By-Law and Compliance Officer diploma program. We are now accepting applications for September 2009.

Please note that all applications received before June 1, 2009 will qualify for a draw for FREE first-year tuition and books!

The program curriculum meets the Program Standards as identified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and has been enhanced to be culturally appropriate and relevant. FNTI is honoured that this program is endorsed by the Indigenous Bar Association.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Bonny Maracle, Program Coordinator.

FNTI
3 Old York Road
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Ontario Canada K0K 1X0
Phone 800 267 0637
Fax 613 396 2761

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