Archive - Sep 5, 2008

Academic Administrative Assistant postion available at Oshki in Thunder Bay

The Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute is an innovative, independent institution that offers post-secondary education and training programs to the people in Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other learners.  We offer choice, accessibility, flexibility, opportunities and support services for our students.  

Effective communication is the most important tool for First Nations and their police officers

From the Sask Star Phoenix 

Communication most effective tool in police kit

Doug Cuthand, Special to The StarPhoenix
Published: Friday, September 05, 2008

This year has been particularly difficult for Saskatchewan's aboriginal people and police services. There have been eight individuals shot this year by police, with five fatalities and three shootings resulting in serious injuries.

Education Matters: Insights on Education, Learning and Training in Canada - Back to School, Sept 2008

 Statistics Canada - Education Matters: Insights on Education, Learning and Training in Canada

Click here for the "Back to school — September 2008" Issue availalbe online

Algoma University in Sault Ste Marie opens its doors for First Nations offering BA degree in Ojibwa

Ontario government press release - September 4, 2008

McGuinty Government Invests In Algoma University, More Opportunity For North

Sault Ste. Marie has a new university.

Algoma University, formerly known as Algoma College, celebrates a new academic year as an independent, degree-granting institution. The government is investing $2.5 million to help the university make the switch.