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Congratulations to the 2024 MILR cohort
April 24, 2026
April marked the successful completion of the MILR journey for our 2024 cohort. Here’s a look back at the presentations and moments that celebrated their hard work, dedication, and...
UVic Alumna Appointed to UNESCO Global Task Force
October 16, 2025
The Department of Indigenous Education congratulates Tipiziwin Tolman, a graduate of our Master of Education in Indigenous Language Revitalization program, on her appointment to the UNESCO Global...
UVic supports programs to increase First Nations teachers in K-12
September 25, 2025
The University of Victoria (UVic) is honoured to stand alongside First Nations in advancing community-driven teacher education. The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills announced...
Nêhiyawak Language Experience receives national literacy award
September 6, 2025
Nêhiyawak Language Experience is the Saskatchewan recipient of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award (CoFLA).
Celebrating our first two PhD graduates
June 22, 2024
Indigenous Education proudly acknowledges our first two PhD graduates in Indigenous Language Revitalization. Tahohtharatye Joe Brant and Lisa Crowshoe marked their remarkable achievement on June...
Nêhiyawak Language Experience launches "How to" language guide
January 12, 2022
nēhiyawak Language Experience is excited to launch a FREE ‘How to’ Language Guide for starting and setting up an Indigenous Language Camp.
WINHEC Order of Service to Indigenous Education
November 16, 2021
Congratulations to Drs. Onowa McIvor and Paul Whitinui on receiving The Order of Service to Indigenous Education from the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC). This honour...
Dr. Wanosts'a7 Lorna Williams appointed to the Order of Canada
November 15, 2020
Dr. Wanosts'a7 Lorna Williams was recently appointed to the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada. A a virtual ceremony took place on December 15, 2020. Lorna received the...
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