The search for Ojibwa classroom posters — let alone fluent language speakers — proved challenging when Riverbend Community School began to build its bilingual program. Winnipeg teachers had to take matters into their own hands; since welcoming the first students in September 2016, almost all of the instructional material used in their elementary classrooms have been made in-house. Now, thanks to an ambitious project in the Seven Oaks School Division, the Riverbend community and anyone else interested in the language can access beginner lessons via an online dictionary and complementary app. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Jennifer Lamoureux, Seven…
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Dec 19 (Reuters) – President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen, survived a challenge for the leadership of his party on Monday, days after he was spared impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed “Farmgate”.He took on the presidency in 2018 after being elected party leader in 2017, vowing to root out corruption and fix the economy. But just as he was about to start campaigning for his second term, he faced calls to quit after an advisory panel found preliminary evidence that he may have committed misconduct.He has denied any wrongdoing and has…
Comment on this storyCommentDear Readers: I’m happy to take a tiny break from hosting your questions, as I devote this column to my annual literacy campaign, now in its 13th year. This is where I urge readers to celebrate the gift-giving season by putting “A Book on Every Bed.”All literacy starts with a story, and the inspiring story behind this effort came to me from Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, whose charmed and productive life was shaped by the sharing of books and stories, starting early in his childhood.McCullough died in August at the age of 89, and many of…
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Voting for the new leader of South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party was almost complete on Monday, as the race pitting President Cyril Ramaphosa against former health minister Zweli Mkhize entered the final stretch.Counting of votes was due to start within hours, with the winner expected to be announced later on Monday.Ramaphosa had been widely tipped to secure re-election for a second five-year term at the ANC gathering in the country’s biggest city Johannesburg, but analysts say the contest is shaping up to be closer than predicted.Ramaphosa secured more than twice the nominations…
Ever since we first visited the south coast of Spain, in the late 1990s, my wife and I had been attracted by its pace of life, food, weather and intoxicating mixture of Christian, Moorish and Arabic cultures, as well as by the friendliness of the people.So after we retired, Bridget and I decided to sell our house – we lived near Dundalk, in Co Louth – and move to Spain. But we didn’t want to do what emigrants the world over often do, and live as expatriates, speaking only our native language and always socialising together.We persisted with our Spanish…
Henkel Nigeria visited the Ibadan Municipal Government School (IMG) in recognition of both International Volunteer Day and International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 5th and 3rd of December respectively. IMG is a school that caters for the needs of children with disabilities. Henkel Nigeria used the occasion to celebrate diversity, cultivate inclusion and create an environment for equity. These are three core pillars that the company promotes throughout all its activities. The day included activities, such as; cultural dances, school rhymes recitation, and games. A highlight of the event was a brilliant silent choreography presented by the children…
Argentina lifted the FIFA world cup for the third time in history. Argentina beat France in the final of the 2022 FIFA world cup to lift the title for the third time. Argentina defeated France 4-2 in the penalty shootout of the final on Sunday. The final of the 2022 FIFA world cup headed into the penalty shootout after the scoreline read 3-3 after the end of extra time. Here are some moments from the Argentina’s win over France in the final of the FIFA world cup. Related Source link
U.S. President Joe Biden has selected Ambassador Johnnie Carson, who previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe, to ensure commitments made during last week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington are implemented. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blicken said what happened over three days of meetings between the U.S. and African leaders was very important in setting the direction, making the commitments, but it’s what happens over the next 362 days that really matters. “It is the follow-through. It is the implementation… It’s one of the reasons why the President was keen on having maybe our most experienced…
Pressure is mounting on David Warner to make a decision about his Test future following this week’s underwhelming performance at the Gabba, with former Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell calling on the veteran opener to retire from the five-day format.Warner registered scores of 0 and 3 during the series opener against South Africa in Brisbane, failing to silence his critics after a disappointing 24 months in Australian whites.The left-hander has not scored a Test century since January 2020, averaging 26.07 with the bat since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.Watch Australia v South Africa. Every test match live and ad-break in…
Spending Christmas with their kids while gifting them a book they will read to them almost nightly COLUMBIA, S.C. — Being separated from loved ones during the holidays is never easy for the women at Camille Graham Correctional Facility. But a small gift is helping them connect with their loved ones in a special way, thanks to some assistance from Santa. “They gave us two books and, so, I was able to gift wrap one to give them and they can take it home,” one inmate, Mary, said. “And I just now read it to them so they can always…