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How to prepare for exam season

Try not to let exams get the best of you. Exams test your knowledge to make sure you’re learning the things you need to enter the workforce after graduation. To …

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Learn how to smudge

Smudging encourages us to stop, slow down, and become mindful of ourselves. When we smudge, we can connect and become grounded. Smudging can help us feel calm and safe and …

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How to manage stress and anxiety at school

Stress and anxiety can creep in quickly, especially in your first year in secondary or post-secondary school. Balancing class, homework, a social life, possibly a part-time job, and so many …

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Preparing for your first day of school

Taking this next step in your life can be stressful. To help ease the transition, we’ve compiled some helpful tips and tricks to help you prepare for this exciting next …

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A photo featuring an 'Every Child Matters' T-shirt displayed prominently in front of an education building

We need to stop calling them “schools”

~when the outside is too much By Jana-Rae Yerxa the worlds withinhave no need for orange shirtsthe sacred law is honoredchildren are gifts the worlds withinwhere waters, trees and rocksare …

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Celebrate your identity!

Being a part of such a diverse world with many cultures, religions, races, and beliefs brings many diverse identities. How you feel is essential, and being true to yourself will …

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Women gathered around a traditional drum during a feasting ceremony

Why do we host a Spring/Fall feast ceremony?

 According to Anishinaabe protocol, certain beings help us throughout our lives. These include sacred items, our helpers, our clans, and the spirit names we carry. Just like humans, our sacred …

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