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News & Stories: Indigenous

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January 30, 2026

Almost 15 years ago, Jennifer Sylvester was a single mother working in social services when she was accepted into U of T’s Transitional Year Programme – a bridge to university for students who left school early. Now, the MEd graduate, who is of Anishinaabe descent, has returned to pursue her PhD in social justice education and teach university students who remind her of her younger self.
November 11, 2019

November 16 marks the anniversary of Louis Riel's death. Go to our METIS perspectives page for links and resources to enhance your classroom and encourage your students to learn about Riel's contributions and fight for Métis rights in Canada.
November 11, 2019

The release of The Secret Path by Gord Downie and Jeff Lamire has reignited discussion of incorporating Residential School history into classrooms in Canada.
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June 4, 2025

Member of the Bear Clan of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, the PhD student is working to transform university teaching by integrating Indigenous perspectives.