Education

Aboriginal Storytelling Month an opportunity to share culture

February is Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan, and events are being planned in North Battleford and Meadow Lake to celebrate the annual tradition. A total of 72 Indigenous storytellers fro...

Feb 01, 2022

STF president criticizes new rules around COVID isolation

Saskatchewan's new rules on COVID-19 isolation are drawing criticism from the teachers' union.Starting Friday, close contacts will not need to isolate. Also, the isolation period for anyone unvaccinat...

Jan 27, 2022

Northern Sask. high school testing limits of virtual reality for mental health support

A unique form of technology is being explored to help assist youth in La Loche, dealing with mental health needs.Sask. Polytech has been working with students at the community's Dene high school, expl...

Jan 21, 2022

U of S keeping students off campus until Feb. 7

The University of Saskatchewan is extending its current state of operations until Feb. 7, according to a memo sent to students Tuesday."Given the increased transmissibility of Omicron, in combination ...

Jan 18, 2022

North West College names new president, CEO

North West College has named its new president and chief executive officer (CEO).Dr. Eli Ahlquist will take over the leadership role, replacing interim CEO Tanis Studney. Ahlquist comes with more than...

Jan 14, 2022

New program at SIIT hopes to create more Indigenous entrepreneurs

A new program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) hopes to train the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs while providing a mentor to help them along the way.SIIT will s...

Jan 13, 2022

NWSD confident in return-to-school health measures

As students and staff return to the classroom after the winter break, administration at the Northwest School Division (NWSD) is expressing confidence in a safe return. On Wednesday, the Government of ...

Jan 06, 2022

Saskatchewan outlines steps to keep schools open

The Saskatchewan government doesn't have any immediate plans to move schools to online learning.On Wednesday, the government outlined the steps it plans to take to keep schools operating in the midst ...

Jan 05, 2022

Meadow Lake teacher recognized for impact on Indigenous students

A local teacher is being acknowledged for his work with Indigenous youth. Derek Eftoda, an educator at Carpenter High School, was awarded the Guiding the Journey Award. The honour comes from Indspire,...

Dec 12, 2021

Flying Dust hosting Indigenous women's health program study

tic healthFlying Dust First Nation is hosting a 24-week holistic wellness program for women in the community.Makoyoh'sokoi, the Wolf Trail program, is a study on the long-term health of Indigenous wom...

Dec 01, 2021