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Indigenous-led school sees academic success through traditional land skills
At Elsie Fabian School, land-based learning and Indigenous languages are core parts of the K-9 curriculum. The school faculty says this has led to major improvements in student grades, behaviour and cultural pride.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-land-based-learning-9.7177104?cmp=rss

CBC Edmonton Apr 27

Indigenous-led school sees academic success through traditional land skills
At Elsie Fabian School, land-based learning and Indigenous languages are core parts of the K-9 curriculum. The school faculty says this has led to major improvements in student grades, behaviour and cultural pride.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-land-based-learning-9.7177104?cmp=rss

Jérôme Apr 14

Launch: Entreprenorth

A movement of Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs who are innovating solutions to strengthen economic resilience and community wellbeing for generations to come.

https://entreprenorth.ca

#indigenous #indigenousLed

EntrepreNorth | Support Indigenous Innovation Today

Empowering Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs through education, community, and innovation to strengthen economic resilience and cultural legacy.

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Ms. Que Banh Apr 2

Inside the small & large #greenhouses. Part of the E.A.R.T.H #gardening space - which is part of the ETP department at Camosun College.
My Indigenous friend, Jada (she goes by Jodi at work), has been an instructor with this department for over a decade. She's actively decolonizing at work ❤️💚❤️

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #plants #IndigenousLed #13Moons #WASÁNEC

CBC Indigenous Mar 23

CRTC calling for Indigenous-led radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto
Canada's telecommunications regulator is calling for applications for Indigenous-led FM radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto. Stations dedicated to Indigenous communities have been absent from both markets since First People’s Radio Incorporated ceased operations in September.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/crtc-indigenous-radio-stations-ottawa-toronto-9.7137224?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories Mar 23

CRTC calling for Indigenous-led radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto
Canada's telecommunications regulator is calling for applications for Indigenous-led FM radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto. Stations dedicated to Indigenous communities have been absent from both markets since First People’s Radio Incorporated ceased operations in September.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/crtc-indigenous-radio-stations-ottawa-toronto-9.7137224?cmp=rss

CBC Ottawa Mar 23

CRTC calling for Indigenous-led radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto
Canada's telecommunications regulator is calling for applications for Indigenous-led FM radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto. Stations dedicated to Indigenous communities have been absent from both markets since First People’s Radio Incorporated ceased operations in September.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/crtc-indigenous-radio-stations-ottawa-toronto-9.7137224?cmp=rss

CBC Newfoundland & Labrador Mar 12

Indigenous-led primary care clinic will save N.L.'s health system millions, says First Light
First Light is proposing a solution for urban Indigenous people who don't have access to primary care that it says will save Newfoundland and Labrador's health system millions of dollars annually.
The Indigenous group is planning to open a health clinic at its facility on Quidi Vidi Road in St. ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/st-john-s-indigenous-health-clinic-9.7124136?cmp=rss

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Ms. Que Banh Jan 17, 2025

Stinky sheeps' wool, to stuff the stitched deer skin rattle, to give it shape.

#IndigenousLed 2 day workshop is being facilitated by #OasisSociety - #nonprofit urban #Indigenous organization. The Society has been responding to the needs of the community in a unique and personal way since 2006.
https://oasisvic.org/

Hosted at Luther Court Society's community workshop room. https://luthercourt.org/

Oasis Society – Responding to the needs of the community in a unique and personal way since 2006.

Ms. Que Banh Sep 15, 2024

Creating the workshop slideshow, after breakfast. Here are some more photos from the weekend Indigenous led ribbon skirt workshop. Organized by SNIWWOC & held in the workshop space in the Belfry Theatre building at Fernwood Square.

#POCCommunity #WomenOfColour #BIPOC #handmade #Handcrafted #SewingWorkshop #CulturalLearning #IndigenousSewingWorkshop #Lekwungen #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #RibbonSkirts #NativeLed #IndigenousLed #Skirts #WomenCreateTogether #POCwomen #POCcommunity #WomenConnecting #WomenSharing #BIPOCSisterhood