Mastercard Foundation Announces $235M for Indigenous Education

The Mastercard Foundation has announced $235M in funding to 30 Indigenous-led organizations and postsecondary institutions across Canada, marking the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. Ten Indigenous postsecondary institutions—First Nations Technical Institute, First Nations University of Canada, Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research, Kenjgewin Teg, Mi’kai’sto Red Crow […]

Wildfires have led to temporary closures and service disruptions at several postsecondary institutions in Western Canada. In Alberta, Northern Lakes College has closed four campuses—Chateh, Loon River, Peerless Lake, and Trout Lake—due to nearby wildfires and evacuation orders. In Saskatchewan, the Gabriel Dumont Institute has closed its Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program campus and […]

The Gabriel Dumont Institute and the University of Regina have renewed their affiliation agreement, strengthening their commitment to promoting Métis culture, language, and history through academic programming. The renewal enables both institutions to continue working together to offer education that meets the needs of Métis students. A key highlight of the partnership is the new […]