NWT sets out graduation requirements under BC curriculum
Four credits instead of five, the end of diploma exams, and "a greater focus on career education." The NWT set out how graduation requirements will soon change.
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Recognition of late Betty Harnum leads culture and heritage awards
Betty Harnum, Karen Wasicuna, Peter Paulette, Linda Duford and the Deh Gáh Art Collective are being recognized for their contributions to culture and heritage.
Social work, education degrees to launch at Aurora College in 2024
Aurora College gave dates for the introduction of bachelor of social work and education degrees, while updating timelines for the move to university status.
Aurora Research Institute’s Stem outreach team wins national award
The Aurora Research Institute's four-person Stem outreach team won a national award for excellence in teacher training across the territory.
Raymond Yakeleya to create film series for Dehcho schools
Tulita-born Dene filmmaker Raymond Yakeleya is embarking on a two-year film project to preserve the stories and traditional knowledge of Dehcho Elders.
Federally backed NWT childcare subsidy will increase on April 1
The NWT set out how its federally funded childcare subsidy will work for 2023-24: the discount parents will get and the fee increases providers will be allowed.
Meet the contenders for Wednesday’s Arctic Inspiration Prize
Inuvialuit and Gwich'in projects are on the shortlist of eight contenders for Arctic Inspiration Prize funding. Winners are announced on Wednesday evening.
Tłı̨chǫ education director Linsey Hope up for national award
"She's a real advocate and champion." Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency education director Linsey Hope is receiving local and national recognition this year.
Yellowknife student Chloe Son is finalist for Loran scholarship
Yellowknife 17-year-old Chloe Son is on the shortlist for a Loran scholarship, said to be worth $100,000 in stipends, tuition waivers and other supports.
YK students say mental health’s important, so let’s Taco ‘Bout It
Mental health? Let's Taco 'Bout It. Students at this Yellowknife school put their own comfort-food spin on a national mental health awareness campaign.
Aklavik students spend their week with music video producers
A mobile production studio rolled into Aklavik this week, the start of a Beaufort Delta tour teaching students how to make their own music and videos.
Yellowknife schools reissue plea for people to become bus drivers
With some bus routes cancelled, Yellowknife's schools urged anyone interested in becoming a driver to apply. "All options are being investigated," they said.