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A Canadian university has opened Qomuti, a dedicated sanctuary where Indigenous students can study, practice cultural ceremonies, and feel at home. The space represents one piece of Saint Mary's University's broader commitment to truth and reconciliation.
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.
A luxurious ranch once owned by notorious drug trafficker "La Barbie" will open as a high school teaching traditional medicine and ancestral knowledge in Morelos, Mexico. The transformation turns a symbol of violence into a beacon of hope for Indigenous communities.
Pembina Hills School Division celebrated 48 Indigenous graduates in a historic first ceremony that honored their culture and achievements. Student Dennis McDonald received a provincial award for sharing his Cree heritage through traditional singing and drumming.
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.
Emily Sebastian, the first in her family to attend university, went from feeling small on a big campus to earning an Indigenous Achievement Award. The Métis student from a Saskatchewan town of 500 people is now graduating with her agriculture degree and launching her dream career.
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.
More than 2,000 students, families, and community members gathered in Winnipeg for the city's first-ever Graduation Pow Wow, celebrating academic success through Indigenous ceremony. The landmark event honors graduates while making Indigenous traditions a central part of recognizing achievement.
More than 150 Indigenous students from 18 schools helped write and create an animated feature film alongside Hollywood stars and Aboriginal elders. The result is Imagine, a trippy adventure celebrating Indigenous knowledge systems that proves kids can make movies Hollywood doesn't own.
Indigenous veterans and active service members gathered at CFB Winnipeg for a powerful reconciliation ceremony celebrating their contributions to Canada's military. The event brought together three Indigenous organizations to honor First Nations, Métis, and Inuit servicepeople ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
After six years of research with Indigenous Elders and community members, a McMaster University professor has released a comprehensive roadmap for reconciliation in Kenora, Ontario. The community-driven report offers concrete solutions while celebrating Indigenous resurgence already underway.
When college students overdose, their roommates often hesitate to call 911 for fear of disciplinary action. A new California law written by students themselves now guarantees treatment before punishment.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
Commonwealth University-Mansfield students presented original research spanning forensic science to sustainable tourism at their 16th annual academic showcase. The event brought together oral presentations, visual art exhibits, and student-composed music performances.
Mississippi State University just created a brand new position dedicated entirely to helping transfer students feel at home on campus. Former transfer student Katelynn Potter will now guide others through the same journey she once took.
Peter Dinsdale, a member of Curve Lake First Nation with decades of executive experience, is stepping into a powerful role championing Indigenous economic growth across Canada. His appointment signals a new chapter in connecting Indigenous entrepreneurs with corporate Canada and government partners.
Samuel Obiri Yeboah went from student representative in Ghana to leading thousands of Ghanaian students across the UK, turning education into a platform for national development. His journey shows how one leader's commitment to service over status is creating pathways for the next generation of African changemakers.
George Washington University students turned this year's Latin Heritage Celebration into a powerful statement of unity, bringing together 15 organizations under the theme "The People United Will Never Be Defeated." The monthlong celebration creates space for Latino students to connect with their culture and each other during challenging times.
The Winnipeg School Division just hosted its largest graduation powwow yet, bringing 2,000 students together at Canada Life Centre for a celebration rooted in Indigenous culture. Families, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers joined the milestone event that honored both achievement and heritage.
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