The Ministry of Education held the June 19 meeting with various stakeholders. ...
Category: First Nations
Ontario ‘going backwards’ on recommendations in MMIWG report, says First Nations MPP
A Liberal MPP called the report a "call to action" for Ontario. ...
Rickford rolls out changes to northern internship program, offers more details on energy rate reductions
In an address to a major mining conference, Rickford touted changes to a northern internship program designed to make it more accessible. ...
Indigenous community calls for government to reconsider cuts to culture fund
An Anishinaabe teen says access to her culture improved and changed her life. ...
UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, Part 2: Language seen as the heart of Indigenous culture and tradition
Aylan Couchie, 43, has committed to learning Anishinaabemowin, the language of her ancestors. ...
Non-profit organization raises concern over economic impact of Trillium Foundation cut
A spokesperson for Ontario non-profits said the government has cut funding that would have boosted employment and economic development. ...
Office of Ontario’s child advocate contributed to report citing ‘systemic racism’ in Thunder Bay Police Service
Irwin Elman said ‘lived experience’ of youth should help inform how relations between Indigenous communities and police forces can be improved. ...
MPPs mark moment of silence for young Indigenous girl who died by suicide
MPP Sol Mamakwa says Ontario needs a plan that addresses the issue of suicide among Indigenous youth that includes including things such as child and youth mental health services, as well as access to clean water and edu ...
Human rights commissioner calls for ‘urgent action’ on Indigenous, Black overrepresentation in child welfare system
Indigenous and Black children removed from families at more than two times the rate of rest of child population: report. ...
Liberals launch pre-emptive strike on Ford’s impending platform
Premier, finance minister call Doug Ford's plans for northern development and housing 'simplistic,' 'populist.' ...