Algonquin College Plans Institute for Indigenous Entrepreneurship

 Marie-Cecile Nottaway, photo credit to Wawatay Catering. As graduates made their way to the stage at Algonquin College’s recent convocation ceremonies, there were no violins. Instead, the graduates’ processional moved to the powerful beat of the pow-wow drum. It was a way for the College to acknowledge that the ceremony, and

Aboriginal Initiatives at Nipissing University

 The Aboriginal Initiatives Program at Nipissing University provides a supportive environment to Aboriginal students in a welcoming and understanding way, sensitive to their culture. Thomsen D’Hont Although many of the students come from Ontario and Quebec, some are from much further away, such as Thomsen D’Hont, a Métis from Yellowknife.

Celebrating the Cultural Fusion of the Métis

 Featured Image: Internationally-acclaimed troupe, the Asham Stompers promote the richness of Métis culture through dance. Métis arts, language and symbols are expressions of a unique cultural fusion. The people of the Métis Nation are distinct from other Aboriginal peoples. Their culture and traditions come from the combination of Aboriginal peoples and Europeans

Aboriginal Initiatives at Nipissing University

 The Aboriginal Initiatives Program at Nipissing University provides an opportunity for Aboriginal students to receive post-secondary education and stay in touch with their own culture and heritage. The goal is to help these students gain success then bring that success to other students in similar situations. Bryan Bellefeuille was always

Aboriginal Initiatives Program at Nipissing University

 Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario offers a unique program for Aboriginal students looking for an opportunity to be involved in their community. Aboriginal Initiatives provides multiple resources that help students successfully earn a degree. The school also organizes both social and educational events that encourage students to reach out

Public Education – a Hallmark of Democracy

 In Canada, students and their parents enjoy a right most don’t enjoy- free, high quality public education. In many parts of the world, this is not the case. Public primary education is attached with user pay fees that only the wealthy can afford. The result is that poor children and