Treaty Six Post-Secondary Education Conference (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
The Treaty Six Post-Secondary Education Conference officially kicked off inside the Fantasyland Hotel, bringing together Indigenous students, educators, and leaders from across the region to celebrate academic achievement, share knowledge, and strengthen pathways to success in higher education.
Claudette Rain, Health Director of the Yellowhead Tribal Council, shares her thoughts with 89.3 The Raven on the Post-Secondary Conference, highlighting the sense of empowerment that comes from seeing dedicated students and inspiring leaders come together.
Claudette Rain, Health Director of the Yellowhead Tribal Council at the Treaty Six Post-Secondary Education Conference (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Rain refers to education as the modern-day buffalo, highlighting the growing opportunities available to Treaty Six students as new pathways open, supported by the guidance of Yellowhead Tribal College.
Speaking at the Post-Secondary Conference attended by Elders, youth, and community leaders, Rain emphasized that education is a lifelong journey. She noted the abundance of opportunities now available to First Nations people—opportunities that were not accessible in past generations.
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