“Strengthening Pathways for Indigenous Learners”: Mississaugas of the Credit, York University sign new MOU

By Alex Murray Writer It just got a lot easier for Indigenous people from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) looking to get a post-secondary education. The MCFN recently signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with York University that will help with that. The MOU, which is a formal but usually non-binding document, aims to strengthen ties between the MCFN and York University by “working collaboratively in the spirit of reciprocity,” according to the official press release. The most important aspect of this MOU and the partnership between York and the MCFN is the benefits it will bring for First Nations in the educational system. Eligible MCFN members registered for undergraduate programs at York will receive a tuition waiver as part of the collaboration. “The Mississaugas of…

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