18-year-old Isabelle “Izzy” Meeks is not your average teenager. She embraces the adrenaline rush that comes with flickering ambulance lights and sirens and the idea of heading into the unknown …
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How SGEI’s Anishinaabemowin revitalization program is developing speakers who are more than just conversationally comfortable
“It’s a good thing to carry the language, but it’s a great thing to also carry the heart and soul of the language,” said SGEI Anishinaabemowin educator Robert Animikii Horton. …
SGEI supports Kenora Thistles player through secondary schooling
This offseason, there was a risk that the U18 Kenora Thistles program would fold due to a lack of coaches and volunteers. They had been part of the Manitoba U18 …
Press Release: Seven Generations Education Institute Receives $10 Million Strategic Gift from Mastercard Foundation to Support the Continuous Advancement of First Nation-Led Education
FORT FRANCES, ON: Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is honoured to announce a $10 million gift from the Mastercard Foundation, building on the Foundation’s EleV Program. This investment supports SGEI …
Indede (My Dad): A Poem for Orange Shirt Day
Boozhoo. I am Kinew Gaabo or Terry Copenace from Big Grassy First Nation. In reflecting on the Truth & Reconciliation Commission and Orange Shirt Day, many questions surface that I …
News: Fires, floods and opiates: Emergency management for high school students
Project manager says they’re all bringing their different gifts and expertise together to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of a very diverse range of students. …
From Classroom to Community at SGEI: Social Service Worker Testimonials
The Social Service Worker (SSW) program at Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is a program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter this rewarding career field. …
Empowering Anishinaabekweg at Seven Generations Education Institute: Azhemiinigoziwin Testimonials
The Azhemiinigoziwin (AZH) Program at Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is a women’s empowerment program focusing on Anishinaabekweg revitalizing their inherent strength through education, Anishinaabemowin, cultural engagement, and other learning …
Honouring the Land: How SGEI is Embracing Indigenous Heritage with a New Campus Name
“When I was young, a teacher told me I couldn’t read. I wanted to contribute to the class and I had my hand raised, but she was convinced I couldn’t …
What is “Every Child Matters”
“Every Child Matters” is a significant movement in Canada that highlights the importance of ensuring the rights, well-being, and dignity of all children, particularly Indigenous children. This phrase gained prominence …