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January 12, 2024


Here’s What It Takes to Indigenize Higher Ed

Work slowly, in relationship with people. And push for structural change. The Tyee: The Conversation – The move in Canadian academia to “decolonize” or “Indigenize” and commit to broader frameworks of reconciliation pertains to how work is done within universities, as well as how universities engage with broader communities.  Commitments aim to increase the visibility...

January 9, 2024


University of Saskatchewan: President’s perspective: Campaign creates new opportunities for USask

NationTalk: ENC Education News Canada – From a remarkable rise in world university rankings and record enrolment, to the launch of the largest comprehensive campaign in the history of the province, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) charted a new course to success in 2023. “As a university, we really have the wind in our sails...

October 20, 2023


Centennial College’s new building prioritizes Indigenous inclusivity and sustainability

The front facade of Centennial College’s new A-Building. Photos courtesy Riley Snelling. The building at night. The aerial view of the building and its landscaped surrounds. The detail on the facade of the building. A hybrid timber staircase. An interior hallway. A computer lab. A common area inside the building. A classroom in a circular...

June 29, 2023


‘Just the start’: Brandon University students now required to take Indigenous courses

CTV News: Students at Brandon University will be receiving more Indigenous education starting this fall. The Westman post-secondary institution is now requiring all new students to take at least one Indigenous-based course during their university career. “Starting with first-year students this fall, every student who comes to Brandon University cannot graduate unless they’ve taken at...