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Society and Culture

Video: Learning on Sacred Land

Summer courses at the new kihcihkaw askî space in Edmonton give teachers a chance to experience foundational Indigenous knowledge they can bring into their classrooms.

  • September 29, 2023
  • By Geoff McMaster
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Society and Culture

New micro-course offers ‘Indigenous Studies 101’ for learners worldwide

Indigenous Peoples and Canada is a shorter, more accessible version of one of the most popular online courses in the country.

  • September 29, 2023
  • By Bev Betkowski
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Verna Yiu, the U of A’s Interim Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and Billy Joe Laboucan, Grand Chief of Education for the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, shake hands after signing the historic agreement. (Photo credit: Treaty 8 First Nations)
Society and Culture

Historic agreement between Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and U of A aims to enhance public education opportunities for students

New courses will allow students to earn high school and post-secondary credit as they discover their career passions.

  • September 28, 2023
  • By Ross Neitz
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“The Sweetgrass Bear,” a granite sculpture by Cree artist Stewart Steinhauer, was installed on the U of A's North Campus quad in 2016 as a marker of Treaty 6 territory and a symbol of the university's efforts toward respectful, meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. (Photo: Richard Siemens)
Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

U of A releases report outlining progress on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Community report and dashboard sets a benchmark for ongoing efforts in responding to Calls to Action for post-secondary institutions.

  • September 26, 2023
  • By Geoff McMaster

U of A In The News