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What Truth and Reconciliation Means to Me

Doris Jeanne MacKinnon is an educator, researcher, and author known for her work on Métis history and culture. With over 15 years of experience in post-secondary education, she has written extensively about Indigenous identity, resilience, and the importance of decolonizing learning spaces.

In this reflection, Doris Jeanne explores what Truth and Reconciliation means to her as a non Indigenous scholar and educator. She shares her personal journey of learning, shaped by both what she was taught and what she was not, and how this led her to study Indigenous histories and build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.

Building Canada Strong Starts with Building the Skilled Trades

Building Canada Strong Starts with Building the Skilled Trades

As Canada confronts a looming shortage of skilled trades workers, the solution starts with early education, smart policy, and unprecedented collaboration. With 700,000 tradespeople set to retire by 2030, we must act now to train the next generation and build the workforce needed for our nation’s future. In this op-ed, Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges, outlines a bold call to action for government, educators, and industry alike.

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