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Saint Francis Indian School in South Dakota has transformed from struggling to thriving, tripling math proficiency and nearly tripling English scores since 2020. The stunning turnaround earned the school its highest rating ever from the Bureau of Indian Education.
A First Nations college in British Columbia just achieved a decades-long dream: the power to offer fully accredited degrees rooted in Indigenous language and knowledge. The new partnership honors ancestral vision while creating pathways for future generations.
Fort Lewis College in Colorado just welcomed its first Indigenous president, capping a five-year journey to reckon with its painful past as a federal boarding school. The appointment of Heather J. Shotton marks a milestone in an ongoing reconciliation process that's transforming how the college serves Native American students.
A school saving an endangered Indigenous language just received $724,000 to power its future campus entirely with clean energy. The Salish School of Spokane is one step closer to building a sustainable home where kids learn in Colville-Okanagan Salish.
Toronto Metropolitan University celebrates a decade of truth and reconciliation work with new initiatives strengthening Indigenous education, student support, and cultural practices. The milestone launches a poster series reflecting on achievements while mapping the next ten years of commitment.
A rural Alberta school district is proving that small communities can deliver big support for student wellness. Their comprehensive approach includes mental health counselors, Indigenous-focused programs, and creative attendance rewards.
Canada is investing $220 million to launch the first Inuit-led university and strengthen health services across Inuit communities. The funding tackles education, tuberculosis elimination, and food security in the North.
Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik, who shattered barriers as the first Aboriginal person to earn a PhD from Harvard University, passed away last Saturday leaving behind a legacy of educational transformation. Her life's work opened doors for thousands of Indigenous students across Australia.
After years without a science fair, Navajo Pine High School students showcased 18 innovative projects exploring everything from natural disinfectants to oil spill cleanup. Top winners earned an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation's largest Indigenous STEM competition.