Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig
| Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig | |
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| Type | School or university |
Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig is an Indigenous-led post-secondary institute located in Sault Ste. Marie.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2013: The school served as a sponsor for the Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament in 2013.[2]
- October 2019: Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig maintains a relationship with Algoma University to provide Anishinaabemowin and cultural programming. Quinn Meawasige earned an Anishinaabemowin Certificate through his studies at this institution.[3]
- April 2021: Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig is recognized as a choice for students pursuing education under Indigenous control. The institute was recommended to participate in the development of an Indigenous-based charter at the University of Sudbury.[4]
- May 2021: The institute welcomed the development of Indigenous institutes within the post-secondary virtual learning space. Acting Director Dianne Roach stated that students deserve high-quality education equivalent to classroom learning.[5]
- July 2021: This institution is situated on the grounds of the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School.[6]
- September 2022: The institute held its grand opening on September 30, 2022, as part of the Weekend for Truth and Reconciliation. The school preserves Anishinaabe knowledge and includes the National Chiefs Library and a medicine garden. The facility hosted guided tours, a water ceremony, and a blanket exercise during its opening event.[7]
- September 2024: The institution hosted the official launch event for Barb Nolan's children's language videos on August 24, 2024. The facility is located within Garden River First Nation.[8]
- February 2026: Author Joanne Robertson is a graduate of this school.[9]
- March 2026: The school provides culturally grounded education and wraparound supports for First Nations and urban Indigenous learners. Its leadership stated the new funding provides stability beyond short-term project grants and supports student mental health and culture.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Indigenous-led post-secondary institutions welcome provincial investment", Anishinabek News, 31 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Charity raises money for Anishinabek communities", Anishinabek News, 23 July 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kinoomaagewin: Student chooses program based on cultural supports", Anishinabek News, 16 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: A call for an Inter-Indigenous Nation-to-Nation University", Anishinabek News, 23 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ontario’s Indigenous Institutes Take the Lead in Post-Secondary Virtual Learning with eCampusOntario", Anishinabek News, 18 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the former Shingwauk Residential School", Anishinabek News, 8 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous Tourism Ontario announces Weekend for Truth and Reconciliation event in Sault Ste. Marie this fall", Anishinabek News, 13 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Big launch for Barb Nolan’s Anishinaabemowin videos for children", Anishinabek News, 11 September 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story", Anishinabek News, 10 February 2026 (archived copy; original article).