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It’s hard to believe it’s been more than a decade since Minecraft was first fully released. In the years since, the influential game has expanded to mobile devices and consoles, cementing itself as a true cultural mainstay. Today, the game remains popular as ever as sales officially topped $200 million and monthly players climbed to 126 million this past year. Minecraft has also found a new home in the past years, as a teachable tool. Minecraft: Education Edition is free for students and educators in Canada and features more than 50 lessons in the STEM curriculum — teaching problem-s...

Article content After controversy involving accusations of cultural and spiritual neglect of Indigenous clients, Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission has announced the departure of CEO Jim Bell. With the exit of Bell, Siloam plans to develop a comprehensive Indigenous relations strategy. In a statement on Thursday, Siloam said it’s following the counsel of Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous community leaders, mission staff and church leaders. Spearheading the new strategy is Indigenous-led Laborero Consulting. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Siloam Missio...

A new vaccine site is open in Winnipeg, specifically designed for First Nation health workers, Healers and Knowledge Keepers

By: Nicole Wong, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

After more than a year of collaboration with Microsoft Canada, Minecraft: Education Edition, and the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) announce the release of Manito Ahbee Aki, the first Minecraft teaching resource of its kind in the world, that honours, celebrates and explores the Manitoba Anishinaabe community. Players in Manito Ahbee Aki, which translates to “the place where the Creator sits” in English, are transported to Manito Ahbee, a site located in Manitoba’s western Whiteshell area, before European contact in North America. “In the true spirit and intent of the T...