FNWSCEducation
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We are 8 First Nations in Ontario working together on education jurisdiction. We tweet about First Nation education systems. Family-centred. Land-based.
Joined December 2018
1/ The latest AFN K-12 First Nations Education Transformation Costing Analysis Report indicates that Canada is failing to uphold its fiduciary obligations by neglecting First Nations education infrastructure.
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Bonnie Crombie slams Doug Ford for 'reckless' underfunding of colleges and universities https://t.co/ydURIDbK79 via @torontostar @robferguson1 #onpoli #onpse #ontpse #cdnpse
thestar.com
"It is imperiling our economy," Crombie said in a 20-minute luncheon speech to the Empire Club.
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I will never forget standing in -40 near the broken toxic portables at the "school" in Attawapiskat. 13 year old Shannen Koostachin told me the children weren't putting up with these indignities anymore. She changed Canada. And she changed me. I think of her everyday.
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Lawsuits filed by four school boards that accuse social media giants of harming the mental health of students and disrupting learning underscore the urgent need for more stringent government policy on online content being served to children, experts say.
theglobeandmail.com
Four Canadian school boards filed lawsuits against social media companies accusing them of disrupting learning and harming student mental health
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Tribal nations in United States sue social media companies over Native youth suicides https://t.co/4WEKMomQNK
aptnnews.ca
Two tribal nations in the United States are suing several social media companies over the rate of youth suicide.
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Such a beautiful acceptance speech on an historic win #RepresentationMatters
Lily Gladstone’s acceptance speech for her first Golden Globe win. See the full winners list: https://t.co/rstXyD6XdF
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We couldn’t agree more. This is also a federal issue whereby decades of funding shortfalls in education system development have resulted in burnout, limited capacity and lack of second and third level services.
“This is not the 1950s, this is not the 1970s, this is 2023,” he told Canada’s National Observer. “We’ve got to get out of that type of punishment, that type of thinking, [and] that type of system is not acceptable anymore.” https://t.co/hoQUo41M64
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Exciting day at Wiikwemkoong High School! Grade 8 students delving into Anishinaabe traditions, crafting traditional shakers with the guidance of Knowledge Keeper Brian Peltier. Embracing culture, heritage, and hands-on learning! #IndigenousEducation #wiikwemkoongproud
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📷 Grateful for our incredible land-based learning team at Wiikwemkoong Junior School! 📷 Today, students had a unique experience learning how every part of the black bear they harvested is utilized. A powerful lesson in sustainability and respect for nature. #landbasedlearning
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A First Nation in northwestern Ontario near the Manitoba border is expanding its health services for its youth. The Pikangikum First Nation has opened a clinic in Winnipeg.
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#Pikangikum: Progressive First Nation Chief, school leadership and education system at the Pikangikum Education Authority. Look forward to learning more details of this transformative initiative. @NANComms
Today, @gcfiddler @DGCAnnaBetty DGC @bobby_narcisse & DGC @LinklaterVictor are in Winnipeg for the grand opening of the Pikangikum Allied Health Services. The Pikangikum Education Authority has opened an office for their allied health services.
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30 days until Orange Shirt day- get your class, community group or family writing letters to residential school whistleblower Dr Bryce @Beechwood stating your commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action🧡
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In Ojibwe our word for education is akinomaagewin (pronounced a-ki-no-maa-ge-win). Have a great school year folks!!!
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The New Zealand Geographic Board has launched a new set of tangata whenua place names maps. The maps, updated for the first time since 1995, present Māori and Moriori place names as they were prior to European settlement. https://t.co/EDGwcuJMuQ
rnz.co.nz
The New Zealand Geographic Board has launched a new set of tangata whenua place names maps as they were prior to European settlement.
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CONGRATULATIONS to all our graduates this year! We are extremely proud of all of you. #graduation2023 #wiikwemkoongproud
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FNWSC's Gov. Director @l_whiteye w/Dr. Brent Debassige of @westernuedu are happy to share experience in education sovereignty at this year's forum. @WesternU is working to strengthen relationships w/ First Nations & we know first hand that matters to FN self-determination efforts
.@westernuOII will host the 2023 Building Reconciliation Forum, June 26 to 28. This year's theme is “Education for Reconciliation: Rebuilding stronger and with intentionality." The forum brings together Indigenous and academic leaders to share and learn.
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Thank you Leroy Bennett, Sagamok Anishnawbek; Joette Lefebvre at Chippewas of the Thames; Gayle Payette, M'Chigeeng First Nation & Lynda Trudeau, Wiikwemkoong UT for their important words about the power of FN edu systems #TogetherEnsemble2023 National Conference #SDG4 #SDGs
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We look forward to discussing SDG4 and the impacts First Nations can make on all SDGs when our learning systems in community reflect the culture, language and address healing & prospering needs of our people- join us today, Friday, June9 at 11 am by going to Together 2023 website
Tomorrow is the final day of Together | Ensemble 2023 and will be dedicated to our side-events! Happening from 10am-5pm EST the side events are an opportunity for Canadian organizations working on the SDGs to facilitate workshops, announcements, and launches. 📚📣🍁
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