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An increase in Aboriginal attendance at post-secondary schools across the country is reason to celebrate, but the challenge to hold on to those students still remains.
Figures released by both the University of Winnipeg and University of Saskatchewan show an increase of more than 10 per…
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Xerox Canada is now accepting applications for their 2004 Aboriginal scholarship program. For the past 10 years, Xerox has awarded $12,000 annually to eight Aboriginal students who plan to pursue studies in business and technology at an accredited Canadian post-secondary…
Terrilyn Dallyn of Meadow Lake and Chelsie Scragg of Saskatoon will be receiving some financial assistance when they begin their post-secondary educations this fall, thanks to the Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation. Each year the foundation distributes $340 million in scholarships and…
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority casinos saw a 27 per cent increase in net earnings in 2011-2012 with revenues of $267.2 million and profits of $81.6 million. “Both of these figures are new record levels for our company,” president and CEO Zane Hansen told the Star Phoenix. Dakota Dunes was…
October 5, 2015. The Liberals have announced that should they form the next government, they will prioritize reconciliation with the Métis Nation, by working closely with the Métis people, provinces, and territories. Liberal candidate for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake Kyle…
BMO Capital Markets will for a third consecutive year make a donation to
the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, which will assist First Nations, Inuit and Métis students pursuing post-secondary education. BMO Capital Markets support the foundation through its Equity…
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It is people such as Eva Stang, who has been employed for two-and-a-half years at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), who set a standard for others to follow when it comes to customer service.
Her work on behalf of Aboriginal students was honored at NAIT's…
The Canadian Nurses Foundation is excited to announce its One Million in One Year campaign, with the goal to double the number of scholarships it currently funds for Indigenous nurses.
The aim is to raise $1 million to help support Indigenous nursing and education.
"CNF, in…
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A member of the Okanese First Nation is one of eight young Canadians to receive a prestigious journalism scholarship from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Connie Walker, a student at Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, will receive one of eight Joan Donaldson…
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It is people such as Eva Stang, who has been employed for two-and-a-half years at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), who set a standard for others to follow when it comes to customer service.
Her work on behalf of Aboriginal students was honored at NAIT's…
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One of the five winners of the 1997 Royal Bank Native Student Scholarships is from Alberta. One of the awards, which were announced in Toronto on April 3, went to Jennifer Smith from Medicine Hat. Smith will receive $4,000 annually for her educational expenses…
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A member of the Okanese First Nation is one of eight young Canadians to receive a prestigious journalism scholarship from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Connie Walker, a student at Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, will receive one of eight Joan Donaldson…
March 7, 2016. Eight post-secondary students have been rewarded for their achievements. The AltaLink Aboriginal scholarship program is designed to recognize leaders in the Aboriginal community by offering scholarships to Aboriginal students…
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The most famous summer volleyball camp in Alberta is in its 23rd year of operation in Jasper National Park.
Kids come from across the province learn techniques, meet people and have fun.
Jeffrey Waspcolin (J.J.), 13, and 11-year-old Violet Tsonchoke from Assumption,…
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TORONTO
Three Albertans are among the 14 outstanding people from across the country selected to receive National Aboriginal Achievement Awards during the 13th annual achievement award gala to be held in Vancouver on Jan. 27, 2006.
Dr. Herb Belcourt will receive an…