Actions and Commitments:
Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to Indigenous Education"
Updates on this page: 19
April 26, 2024
New draft social studies curriculum ready to pilot
NationTalk: Alberta’s government is continuing to modernize the education system and improve student success by developing a curriculum that will drive a passion for learning. Since August 2023, Alberta’s government has been engaging with parents, teachers, education partners and curriculum specialists to develop a new draft K-6 social studies curriculum that will focus on building...
December 5, 2023
Federal government announces investment in energy efficient education facility in Beaver Lake Cree Nation
From: Infrastructure Canada NationTalk: Infrastructure Canada – Beaver Lake Cree Nation, Alberta — A federal investment of more than $16.1 million will help construct a new education facility in Beaver Lake Cree Nation to improve the learning environment for students and staff. Announced by Minister Randy Boissonnault and Chief Gary D. Lameman of the Beaver Lake...
August 25, 2023
Catholic Division approved for shared services initiative with PBCN
NationTalk: The Prince Albert Catholic School Division and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) are teaming up to support students. The two groups submitted a proposal to the province as part of the Invitational Shared Services Initiative (ISSI) in June and received approval later that month. The ISSI develops partnerships between First Nation education authorities and...
August 7, 2023
Government of Yukon invests in new positions and student supports to strengthen learning and wellbeing
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon is committed to building a strong, resilient future by investing in students’ academic, wellness and cultural needs and believes in prioritizing the mental wellness and wellbeing of school-age Yukoners across the territory. As part of this commitment, and the ongoing work to re-imagine inclusive and special education, the Yukon government...
July 18, 2023
Bringing Indigenous communities, schools together
NationTalk: Alberta’s government will provide more than $10 million to Indigenous partners through the new Bridging Classrooms to Communities pilot program. Alberta Education is committed to improving education outcomes and creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Creating welcoming environments, demonstrating cultural awareness and providing system supports through the Bridging Classrooms to Communities...
July 13, 2023
Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Education Discuss Shared Priorities at 111th CMEC Meeting
NationTalk: SASKATOON, July 13, 2023 – Provincial and territorial ministers of education discussed shared priorities at the 111th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) meeting in Saskatoon on July 10, 2023. The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Gordon Wyant, K.C., Saskatchewan’s Minister of Advanced Education and Chair of CMEC, who...
June 2, 2023
The Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada announce updates to school design standards for schools on-reserve
Updated education infrastructure standards to support equity between First Nations and non-Indigenous communities NationTalk: Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Students living in First Nations communities deserve quality learning environments that are safe and healthy places to learn and grow, and support better educational outcomes. Working in partnership, the Assembly of First...
June 4, 2021
Yukon First Nation School Board Framework Agreement
The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs Committee on Education (CCOE) announce the finalization of the Yukon First Nation School Board Framework Agreement. Signatories to the agreement, representing 10 Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon, seek to address long-standing concerns about unacceptable education outcomes for First Nations students. They also commit to provide...
May 14, 2021
Grand Council Treaty # 3 Education MOU
Indigenous Services Canada – Grand Council Treaty #3, Canada and Ontario successfully concluded the negotiation of a tripartite education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with federal funding of $1.16M and Ontario funding of $360K. The MOU will foster mutual understanding and respect, and will help preserve, support and revitalize the language, culture and identity of Treaty #3 First...
November 13, 2020
School Board Funding
Government is providing $13.5M over 3 years to support First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous education partners. This funding will provide certainty for school boards while ensuring safe learning environments for Indigenous students – either in person, or through remote and alternative learning options. Safe transitions for students from Nishnawbe Aski Nation and remote...
June 4, 2020
Funding to cover living expenses
The Ministry of Children and Family Development is also investing $30 million over three years to help cover monthly living expenses while children and youth in care finish high school or attend post-secondary, life skills and/or rehabilitation programs up to their 27th birthday. “Indigenous children who have aged out of care now have the opportunity...
April 7, 2020
“Following Their Voices” success
The “Following Their Voices” initiative has been successful in improving First Nations, Métis and Inuit student credit attainment and grad rates at the 34 Saskatchewan schools that are participating in initiative. Since FTV has been put into place in these classrooms, positive outcomes of the initiative include: a 20% increase in credit attainment; and an...
February 7, 2020
Indigenous education reform
Part one of a two-phase plan to improve the way education is delivered in B.C. following the completion of a comprehensive review that examined ways to ensure every child has equal and consistent access to a quality education. As part of the equity recommendations, Indigenous students will continue to benefit from targeted funding for culturally...
September 17, 2019
Reciprocal Education Supports
Announced the creation of a transparent process – Reciprocal Education Approach (REA) – that will allow all First Nation students to seamlessly access educational pursuits without delay, which will come into effect September 1, 2019 to ensure eligible First Nation students and their families are supported by a consistent and transparent process when they choose...
December 18, 2018
Budget increase
The ministry is increasing funding to support Indigenous students, bringing the total funding to $89.6 million this year — a $14.7 million increase over last year and a 29% increase over the 2016-17 school year....
October 23, 2018
First Nation Education Resource Centre
The Manitoba First Nation Education Resource Centre has been helping the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and First Nations leadership analyze funding requirements for First Nation schools to show the true cost of meeting the educational needs of First Nations in Manitoba. Today, Chiefs from across the province are gathering in Thompson for a Chiefs Assembly on...
October 19, 2018
First Nations Education Council
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) wishes to begin working closely with new CAQ government over the next four years, The FNEC is an association that is based on the collective strength of its 22 member communities that leads them towards the common goal of offering quality education to all First Nations children. The FNEC helps...
January 23, 2018
School Infrastructure Projects
Quality Education Backgrounder – Ministry of Indigenous Services Current Challenge Significant infrastructure needs for school construction, repair and maintenance on reserve Point of Progress Since November 2015 140 First Nation education projects are completed or underway. These projects, ranging from school repairs to the building of new schools, benefit more than 120 First Nation communities...
August 23, 2017
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Emergency Funding
$4.67M from federal government over 3 years plus $5.5M from Ontario for 2017-18 funding in response to First Nations youth safety crisis in Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) territory in Northern Ontario where students must attend high school in Thunder Bay. Some actions being taken as a result of federal investment, in coordination with NAN will include,...