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Arctic Journal What is Land‐based learning?  NorQuest College will launch its new Indigenous Studies Diploma Program in September, 2021, and with that program comes a for‐credit course in Land‐based learning. What is Land‐based learning? Basically, it is what it sounds like – learning, outdoors, on the land! But it is so much more. Learning on the land allows students to recognize the spiritual, environmental, and physical connections between Indigenous peoples and the land. It takes students out of the confines of the traditional classroom and gives them a hands‐on approach t...

Collaboration takes on new meaning in Audie Murray's artwork Audie Murray’s grandfather had a piece of wood he’d dubbed a “Metis billy stick.” The one at Neutral Ground right now isn’t his. Author of the article: Ashley Martin Publishing date: Mar 11, 2021  •  March 11, 2021  •  4 minute read  •  Artist Audie Murray stands next to her piece entitled Spider in the Cosmos, on March 2, 2021. The piece is part of an exhibition featuring her work at the Neutral Ground art gallery on Scarth Street in Regina. Photo by BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post Reviews and reco...

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) can now gain a deeper understanding of the Anishinaabe culture and history through Minecraft: Education Edition’s Manito Ahbee Aki. Manito Ahbee Aki, which translates to “the place where the Creator sits,” is a game whereby players can explore a fun and interactive world while gaining insight into Indigenous teachings and perspectives. The game was developed through 14 months by the LRSD Indigenous Council of Grandmothers and Grandfathers (CGG), in partnership with LRSD Scholar in Residence, Knowled...

Author of the article: Nicole Wong  •  Local Journalism Initiative reporter Publishing date: Feb 15, 2021  •  February 15, 2021  •  3 minute read  •  Students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) can now gain a deeper understanding of the Anishinaabe culture and history through Minecraft: Education Edition's Manito Ahbee Aki. Developed through 14 months by the LRSD Indigenous Council of Grandmothers and Grandfathers (CGG), in partnership with LRSD Scholar in Residence, Knowledge Keepers, education consultants and Microsoft Canada, Manito Ahbee Aki, which translates ...

Share When reflecting back to the Indigenous teachings of our childhood, we all remember the curriculum. But with current knowledge, we know those teachings were not an accurate reflection of what happened during the period of disruption. History was an entirely different story. But a new collaboration is seeking to change that. With the launch of Manito Ahbee Aki, a new world in Minecraft: Education Edition, players get to explore and celebrate Anishinaabe culture from Manitoba’s western Whiteshell area. Microsoft Canada partnered with Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) to create an aut...