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June 30, 2026

Canada’s education gap is costing Indigenous communities—closing it starts with access

The opportunity before us is clear: if Canada can build trusted, culturally relevant pathways to education, skills development, and digital learning, we can ensure Indigenous talent is not forced to choose between career success and community belonging.
July 14, 2022

Michael Etherington: Canadians must ‘wake up’ and come together on ‘difficult’ path to reconciliation

In a keynote to mark National Indigenous History Month, Michael Etherington explained why Canadians must take ‘a few steps back’ before advancing together toward meaningful change.
June 18, 2021

How Cultural Support Can Help Indigenous Students Navigate the Post-Secondary Experience

Indigenous relations consultant Michael Etherington says he ‘sorely needed’ the balance, comfort, and awareness he gained from utilizing on-campus cultural support while studying at Lakehead University.