Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 62
Exploring Theme: "Mandatory K-12 Commitments"
Updates on this page: 86
March 14, 2024
Draft social studies curriculum: Join the conversation
NationTalk: Over the last seven months, Alberta Education has been engaging with education and community partners, along with curriculum development specialists, to develop a new social studies curriculum. More than 300 education partners, teachers, multicultural organizations, Indigenous and francophone communities have been engaged to gather valuable feedback to help inform the development of a comprehensive...
February 19, 2024
‘Correcting history’: Louis Riel’s portrait as Manitoba’s honorary 1st premier unveiled
Legislation declaring Riel as honorary 1st premier passed by NDP government in 2023 CBC Indigenous: The head of the Manitoba Métis Federation says his nation has reached “the turning point” of its history as Louis Riel’s portrait at the legislature was updated to recognize him as the province’s honorary first premier Monday. MMF President David...
September 13, 2023
Indigenous course requirement now in place for B.C. high school students
School districts say they are still working with First Nations to develop regionally specific courses First Peoples law Report: CBC News: Grade 12 students in British Columbia this school year are the first required to take an Indigenous-focused course in order to graduate. The Indigenous-focused grad requirement, announced last year, was developed by the Ministry of Education...
June 7, 2023
Ground-breaking ceremony for N’’tsaÜw Chu’ Kedts’edán Kù Traditional Camp marks new chapter for cultural education in Whitehorse
NationTalk: The Government of Yukon is proud to support educational projects that enhance culturally-inclusive learning and seek to advance reconciliation. Today, Porter Creek Secondary School Council hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for the much-anticipated N’’tsaÜw Chu’ Kedts’edán Kù Traditional Camp. The Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) awarded $100,000 towards this project, which will significantly transform cultural education...
June 7, 2023
Kluane First Nation gets new school after 106 year wait
The new school will offer increased language and cultural programming APTN News: A century-long wait for a school is finally over for the Kluane First Nation. On May 31, community members, territorial officials and students gathered to celebrate the new construction of Kêts’ádań Kų. The school’s name translates to “house of learning” in Southern Tutchone. “It’s...
May 26, 2023
Grade 11 English course with focus on Indigenous voices to become mandatory in London region
The course is already a requirement for students in many school boards in the province CBC News: The region’s largest school board will make a Grade 11 English course that focuses on Inuit, Metis and First Nations authors mandatory for high schoolers after a push from the Indigenous student trustee. The course is already compulsory...
May 3, 2023
Manitoba Government Provides Update on K to 12 Education Action Plan
NationTalk: Great Progress Made in First Year of Implementation, Including Updated French Immersion Policy Launched Today: Ewasko The Manitoba government is releasing a one-year update on the implementation of the K to 12 Education Action Plan and an updated French immersion policy at the French Immersion Conference held today with more than 200 educators and...
April 24, 2023
Ontario schools making headway, new report finds
But province needs better data collection to track progress on Indigenous education Toronto Star: Ontario’s public schools have made significant progress in Indigenous education over the past decade but in some areas — such as the elementary science curriculum — change has stalled, says a new report by People for Education. The report is based...
April 17, 2023
Funding for Yukon First Nation School Board more than doubles
Department of Education approves more than $35M for the next 15 months CBC News: The First Nation School Board in Yukon has grown from eight schools and a budget of $13 million in 2022, to 11 schools in 2023 with a budget of a little more than $35 million for the next 15 months. Dana...
February 24, 2023
Manitoba Government Releases Final Report of Poverty and Education Task Force
Supports for Indigenous Students 6. Recommendation: Ensure an Indigenous-inclusive education system that is reflected across the curriculum, programming, policy, and education workforce. Prioritize recruitment and retention efforts to increase the number of Indigenous teachers and teachers of Indigenous languages. This should include partnerships and planning with post-secondary institutions. Expand initiatives that support traditional Indigenous knowledge systems for...
February 11, 2023
As more high schools add Indigenous- focused compulsory courses, some warn against a siloed approach
‘Reconciliation will only exist … when we see it in every aspect of a student’s experience,’ says professor CBC News: As a Shakespeare fan who loves sharing his work with students, Windsor, Ont., English teacher Carolyn Howlett admits she felt a bit apprehensive when her board began work shifting its Grade 11 English course to focus...
February 2, 2023
GNWT pilots Northern Studies 30 course and treaty simulations in NWT schools
NationTalk: The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is piloting Northern Studies 30, a Northwest Territories (NWT) high school course that focuses on land, governance, wellness and reconciliation. Small-scale pilots of Northern Studies 30 began in various NWT schools starting this month. It is a made-in-the-NWT curriculum that is based on engagement with Indigenous Governments...
February 2, 2023
Toronto school board makes Indigenous course mandatory for Grade 11 English credit
Canada’s largest school board will make a course on Indigenous texts its compulsory Grade 11 English credit in a bid to ensure students graduate with a greater understanding of Indigenous culture and history. NationTalk: The Mirror, TORONTO — Canada’s largest school board will make a course on Indigenous texts its compulsory Grade 11 English credit...
February 1, 2023
To be, or not to be? TDSB to vote on swapping out Shakespeare for Indigenous authors in Grade 11
Trustees looking at replacing Grade 11 English course which typically focuses on literary classics with one amplifying Indigenous voices. Toronto Star: All high school students know who Shakespeare is — but not Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Richard Wagamese or Tanya Talaga. That could change. Toronto’s public school board is considering replacing its compulsory Grade 11 English course, which...
November 13, 2022
Manitoba Government establishes Education Council
NationTalk: The Manitoba government is establishing the Manitoba Education Council to take a provincewide approach to planning, implementing and monitoring Manitoba’s K to 12 Education Action Plan and is issuing a call for applications from members of the public wishing to join in this work, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko announced today....
November 9, 2022
Prince Edward Island and First Nations sign Treaty Education MOU
NationTalk: The Government of Prince Edward Island recently entered into a Treaty Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, represented by Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation and Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation. “We are pleased to sign this Treaty Education MOU today, which will set us...
October 6, 2022
NunatuKavut Education MOU lays out 30-day deadline to create a working group
CBC News: The NunatuKavut community council is closer to its goal of providing more education in Inuttitut and traditional knowledge in schools after recently signing a memorandum of understanding to do just that. The council, the Newfoundland and Labrador government and the province’s English school district signed the memorandum, to strengthen ties on education and...
September 16, 2022
First Métis Education Agreement in Canada creates culturally responsive education system for Métis youth in K-12
NationTalk: The Greater Victoria School District, Métis Nation Greater Victoria, and Métis Nation British Columbia have co-developed the first tripartite Métis Education Agreement for Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Canada. The purpose of the agreement is to represent the voice of Métis people in the Capital Regional District and ensure culturally relevant education and early...
September 9, 2022
Dene, Cree, Métis to form Fort Chipewyan education authority
Indigenous groups in Fort Chipewyan have signed an agreement with the province of Alberta that will establish a community-based education authority. NationTalk: CabinRadio: Kendrick Cardinal, president of the Fort Chipewyan Métis local, said he expected establishment of the authority to take two years. Cardinal signed the agreement in June with Chief Allan Adam of the...
July 6, 2022
Government of Northwest Territories: Update on Education Act Modernization
NationTalk: The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is re-engaging with Indigenous Governments and education bodies on proposed technical amendments to the Education Act, following engagement that took place in the summer of 2021. Guided by engagements with Indigenous Governments, education leaders, the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association, parents,...
April 29, 2022
Mamàhtawisiwin: The Wonder We Are Born With – An Indigenous Education Policy Framework.
NationTalk: The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this statement in response to the Manitoba government’s announcement of “Mamàhtawisiwin: The Wonder We Are Born With – An Indigenous Education Policy Framework”. This framework aims to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in K-12 education. In addition to the new framework, Manitoba announced an...
January 28, 2022
Yukon Indigenous School Board
Yukon Government – Seven school communities have voted yes to have their schools operated by the new Yukon First Nation School Board. We will make sure that all students have the opportunities to learn about Yukon First Nations histories, culture and languages as they are such an integral part of our lives....
December 14, 2021
Elders and Knowledge Keepers Pilot Program
A new pilot program will support engagement with Elders and Knowledge Keepers in schools to promote the inclusion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, culture, traditional values, contemporary lifestyles and traditional knowledge in the provincial curricula, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “Including First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge and teachings in schools across...
December 12, 2021
Yukon Indigenous School Board
Yukon Government – As of October 31, 2021, the following school councils have submitted a resolution to trigger a referendum on their school falling under the authority of a newly established First Nation School Board: Chief Zzeh Gittlit School; Grey Mountain Primary School; Johnson Elementary School and Watson Lake Secondary School, which includes one referendum;...
December 10, 2021
What We Heard Report: NWT K-12 Curriculum Renewal
“What We Heard Report: NWT Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 Curriculum Renewal” presents the findings from an engagement and consultation process into the renewal of the Northwest Territories (NWT) Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (JK-12) school curriculum and possibilities for a western provincial partnership. The Government of the NWT (GNWT) is committed to implementing the...
December 9, 2021
“What We Heard Report” on modernizing the Education Act
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has released a “What We Heard Report” that presents the findings from the first round of engagement on modernizing the Northwest Territories (NWT) Education Act. Some of the themes ECE heard are to further involve, enable and empower Indigenous and local community governments to take part in...
November 30, 2021
Québec Education responses to Viens Commission
Québec government is investing $19.4 million to implement three measures covering: direct student support instructional material and program review The government wishes, in this way, to implement the recommendations of the “Inquiry Commission on Relations Between Indigenous Peoples and Certain Public Services in Québec: Listening, Reconciliation and Progress”, and “the National Inquiry into Missing and...
September 29, 2021
Expansion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit content in elementary curriculum
Ontario government announced a plan to expand First Nation, Métis and Inuit content and learning in the elementary curriculum. The province announced that these changes will further strengthen mandatory learning on residential schools and foster greater understanding within the province’s education system of the intergenerational legacy borne by Indigenous families. The Ontario government’s work will...
June 24, 2021
Criticism of new school curriculum’s “Eurocentric” syllabi
Assembly of First Nations – Nearly half of Albertans admit that they know very little about Canada’s residential school system in the face of growing criticism about the ‘whitewashing of history’ within the province’s newly proposed school curriculum, according to a recently-released national poll conducted by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), the Assembly of First...
June 7, 2021
New provincial Nakoda curriculum courses
The new provincial Nakoda courses will be available at the 10, 20 and 30 level starting in the 2021-22 school year. The Nakoda curriculum is in addition to other Indigenous language courses already available provincially in Saskatchewan, specifically Cree (nēhiyawēwin), Nakawe, Dene and Michif at the 10, 20 and 30 levels. This new curriculum aligns...
June 3, 2021
Yukon First Nation School Board Framework Agreement
The Government of Yukon and the Chiefs Committee on Education (CCOE) are pleased to announce the finalization of the Yukon First Nation School Board Framework Agreement. The agreement sets out the process for the creation of a First Nation School Board under the Education Act. This is a critical first step for Yukon First Nations...
May 25, 2021
Indigenous criticism of new K-6 curriculum
CBC – Some Alberta Indigenous leaders and an elder say the provincial government has used them or misrepresented their positions to gain endorsements for a new elementary school curriculum they do not support....
April 28, 2021
Provincial Curriculum Advisory Panel
The Manitoba government is setting up a Provincial Curriculum Advisory Panel that will provide input on the development of a framework for curriculum to advance education as part of the Better Education Starts Today (BEST) strategy. The Provincial Curriculum Advisory Panel will provide input into the direction of the provincial curriculum and develop a new...
March 31, 2021
Métis criticism of K-6 curriculum
The Métis Nation of Alberta is calling on the Government of Alberta to redraft its proposed K-6 curriculum, citing monumental concerns about the Euro-American colonial undertones In a letter to Alberta’s Minister of Education, MNA expressed deep concerns about the lack of transparency by the government of Alberta leading up to the release of the...
March 17, 2021
“An Act Respecting Empowering the School System”
Legislation introduced an “Act Respecting Empowering the School System” that would amend the Education Act and is “intended to support teachers in managing their classrooms and to ensure schools offer a positive learning and working environment, free from intimidation and abuse”. The Act also includes updated language pertaining to references to Indigenous people....
December 21, 2020
Dec 21, 2020
Government of Manitoba Nations Education Resource Centre and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to create a five-year Treaty Education Initiative in the fall of 2019 that works with teachers to ensure students between kindergarten and Grade 12 learn about the treaties and treaty relationships...
November 20, 2020
15th competency: Understanding and Learning to Fight Systemic Racism
The “15th competency: Understanding and Learning to Fight Systemic Racism” for teachers and teacher education programs, developed by a joint effort by the First Nations Education Council, Institut Tshakapesh and the Centre de développement de la formation et de la main-d’oeuvre huron-wendat has received the full support of the Provincial Education Table First Nations Student...
October 21, 2020
Curriculum advisors promote Eurocentric focus on K-4 curriculum
Curriculum advisers hand-picked by the Alberta government are recommending changes to the kindergarten-to-Grade 4 curriculum for fine arts and social studies that would eliminate all references to residential schools and “equity.” The advisers also recommend that seven- and eight-year-olds learn about feudalism, Chinese dynasties and Homer’s Odyssey in social studies classes. Curriculum experts familiar with the...
May 13, 2020
Premier Pallister ignores Métis and First Nations contribution to founding of Manitoba
Premier Pallister missed a golden opportunity to advance reconciliation by deliberately choosing to ignore the contribution of the Métis and First Nations peoples to the founding of Manitoba and its entry into the newly formed confederation of Canada. “Manitoba” derived from the Cree, Ojibwe or Assiniboine languages means “straits of Manitou, the Great Spirit”. (Canadian Encyclopedia)....
April 15, 2020
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq launches Inuit-centered Education resource portal (Nunavik-IcE)
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq launches today the Nunavik Inuit-centered Education resource portal (Nunavik-IcE), a website dedicated to educational resources in Inuktitut, English and French. The Nunavik-IcE portal features lessons and other local resources collected and developed by the Education Services department in collaboration with teachers, elders and knowledge holders as well as staff and partners who support...
February 17, 2020
Feb 17, 2020
CTV News – Manitoba NDP Bill 206 “The Louis Riel Act” introduced in December 2019 would see Louis Riel recognized as Manitoba’s first premier and honor his legacy as a founder of the province of Manitoba, a father of confederation and a champion of the rights of the Métis people.” On top of naming Riel the...
January 14, 2020
Revamp of Ethics and Religious course
The Quebec Ministry of Education announced plans to revamp its ethics and religious culture course. The First Nations Education Council has noted that his reform is taking place at a time when the government must respond to the Viens Commission’s calls to action, which include the recommendation to “further enrich the Québec curriculum by introducing...
October 10, 2019
Implementation of the Education Action Plan
Implementation of the Education Action Plan is on target with 60 per cent of the actions completed or substantially underway. The plan is building a more inclusive learning environment that is responsive to student’s strengths and needs and helping them succeed. Budget 2019 allocated $13 million, an increase of $6 million from last year, to...
August 15, 2019
Yukon First Nations language, history and culture in Grade 11 and 12
Students in Grades 11 and 12 will start using the new school curriculum in all Yukon schools this fall. All Yukon students will now be learning from a more modern, more relevant and more student-centred curriculum with hands-on learning opportunities that incorporate Yukon First Nations language, history and culture. The Government of Yukon and the...
July 19, 2019
Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority regional Education Agreement
The Federal Government and Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority, signed a new regional education agreement today benefiting approximately 1,200 First Nations students. It is the first agreement of its kind in Alberta. The agreement recognizes the right of First Nations people to make educational decisions that affect their students; to control their...
June 18, 2019
Progress audit on education of Aboriginal students
The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia has released a progress audit on the Ministry of Education’s changes since the office’s 2015 report on the education of Aboriginal students in the B.C. public school system. The original 2015 audit found there were gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in reading, writing and math...
June 5, 2019
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. concerns over Bill 25 “An Act to Amend the Education Act”
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated regrets to announce that Bill 25 – An Act to Amend the Education Act and the Inuit Language Protection Act, which received first reading on June 4, is not a significant improvement over the failed Bill 37 in 2017. NTI’s Tusaqsimajavut Report highlighted what was heard during community consultations: Nunavut Inuit want...
May 21, 2019
Optional” new First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Grades 9 – 12, curriculum
Release of the “optional” new First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Grades 9 – 12, curriculum comprised of ten secondary courses. These elective courses will provide students with up-to-date learning about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives, cultures, contributions and contemporary realities in areas such as art, literature, law, humanities, politics and history....
May 16, 2019
“Optional” new curriculum for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Grades 9 – 12
Release of the “optional” new First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Grades 9 – 12, curriculum comprised of ten secondary courses. These elective courses will provide students with up-to-date learning about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives, cultures, contributions and contemporary realities in areas such as art, literature, law, humanities, politics and history. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/First-nations-metis-inuit-studies-grades-9-12.pdf...
March 9, 2019
Strengthening Our Learning Journey
In response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (#62 and #63), Ontario is investing $15 million over three years to support the development of resources and educator capacity to enhance the learning and teaching of the history of the residential schools system, the legacy of colonialism and the importance of treaties. Strengthening Our...
January 23, 2019
Jan 23, 2019
The Manitoba government has established a new commission to undertake a comprehensive, independent review of the kindergarten to Grade 12 education system. The minister noted the process will include extensive consultation across Manitoba and consider a wide range of topics such as student learning, teaching, accountability for student learning, governance and funding....
January 18, 2019
Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada given to Alberta schools
The province is providing every Alberta junior high and high school with a copy of the Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada. The initiative is to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and contributions to life in classrooms across the province....
December 14, 2018
New K-12 Curriculum approved for field testing
Alberta Education and the Alberta Teachers’ Association have approved the kindergarten to Grade 4 curriculum for field-testing within classrooms. This curriculum rewrite is the first of its kind in Alberta. It focuses on rewriting all core subject areas at once so that all subjects complement each other, allowing students to develop literacy, numeracy and competencies...
December 6, 2018
Nishnawbe Aski Nation sign an education Agreement-in-Principle
Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Government of Canada reached a major milestone in their journey toward reconciliation and renewed nation-to-nation relationships today by signing an education Agreement-in-Principle that paves the way for continued negotiations for First Nations’ control and law-making authority over education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in their communities. Promoting Indigenous culture...
November 2, 2018
New Kindergarten to Grade 9 Treaty Education Learning Resource
In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Treaty resource kit, a new Treaty resource is being rolled out for Kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms across the province. The new teacher resource builds upon the success of the original Treaty resource kit and was created in collaboration with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, First...
October 10, 2018
Draft Curriculum Review
This past spring, Alberta Education shared draft curriculum with Albertans to gather feedback on what students will learn in Kindergarten to Grade 4. The latest draft curriculum includes the feedback received to date. Targeted timelines for approval: Grades K-4: December 2018 Grades 5-9: December 2019 Grades 10-12: December 2020 to 2022...
September 6, 2018
Redesigned K-12 curriculum
The redesigned curriculum is based on British Columbia’s revised school curriculum, with adaptations to fit Yukon’s northern context and embed Yukon First Nations ways of knowing and doing in all grades. Kindergarten to Grade 9 classes started using the new school curriculum in 2017-18 Grade 10 in 2018-19 Grades 11 and 12 will start using...
August 17, 2018
Yukon curriculum revision
The redesigned curriculum is based on British Columbia’s revised school curriculum, with adaptations to fit Yukon’s northern context and embed Yukon First Nations ways of knowing and doing in all grades. Kindergarten to Grade 9 classes started using the new school curriculum last school year and grades 11 and 12 will start using the new...
June 25, 2018
Strengthening Education and Improving Academic Success
$250K over 2 years ($99,342 in 2017-18 and $150,657 in 2018-19) The Government of Canada is investing in a collaborative research initiative titled “Strengthening Education and Improving Academic Success” that aims to improve the quality of education for First Nations secondary students in the Sudbury area, across Canada, and ultimately, worldwide. Working with schools, community...
June 19, 2018
Replacement of Secondary III history textbook
Replacing its Secondary III history textbook for next year with a version that will “better reflect the Indigenous perspective.”...
June 19, 2018
Québec History book replacement
Replacing its Secondary III history textbook for next year with a version that will “better reflect the Indigenous perspective.”...
June 1, 2018
The Way Forward: A vision for sustainability and growth in Newfoundland and Labrador”
The Education Action Plan “The Way Forward: A vision for sustainability and growth in Newfoundland and Labrador” includes Indigenous education as one of the nine priority areas. The task force highlighted two focus areas within Indigenous education to enhance educational outcomes: The first was to improve teaching and learning outcomes for Indigenous students. The second...
June, 2018
“Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis Pre K-12 Education Policy Framework”
“Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis Pre K-12 Education Policy Framework” replaces “Inspiring Success – Building Towards Student Achievement: First Nations and Métis Education Policy Framework (2009)”. Inspiring Success supports reconciliation in education through: meaningful inclusion of Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers; direct engagement with Métis and First Nations education organizations in the development and...
March 9, 2018
Investments for resource development and educator capacity
In response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (#62 and #63), Ontario is investing $15M over 3 years to support the development of resources and educator capacity to enhance the learning and teaching of the history of the residential schools system, the legacy of colonialism and the importance of treaties....
March 7, 2018
Addressing Truth and Reconciliation: Summary Report of Ontario’s colleges
The report to government, Addressing Truth and Reconciliation: Summary report of Ontario’s colleges, describes the findings of a 2017 survey of colleges on the programs and supports available to the 10,000 indigenous students. Every college in Ontario is incorporating Indigenous knowledge into its programs and services. There is a dedicated counselor for Indigenous students and an...
February 7, 2018
New Educational Quality Standards
New educational standards will support student mental health, ensure educators have the tools they need to teach about Indigenous culture and boost student success. The new quality standards specify what competencies teachers, principals, school leaders, and superintendents must demonstrate to teach and lead in Alberta’s education system. In addition to renewing the focus on establishing...
November 8, 2017
Details on Revised Curriculum
Ontario is empowering educators to implement a revised curriculum for all students about the contributions, histories, culture and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples that focuses on residential schools, treaties and Indigenous people’s historical and contemporary contributions to Canada. Ontario is investing $2.7 million to support capacity building for educators to teach the new curriculum. Social Studies...
October 24, 2017
Education commitment to Indigenous history and contributions to life
Alberta Education is providing teachers with lesson plans to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and contributions to life in classrooms across the province. All students will learn about the history and legacy of residential schools and the history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada as part of the Government of...
September 12, 2017
Revision of Alberta K-12 curriculum
Ministry of Education will work in collaboration with Nunavut and the NWT on the revitalization of the Alberta K- 12 curriculum. Included in the redesign will be the history, perspectives and contributions of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and francophone people and will be focused on six subject areas: arts, language arts, math, social studies, science,...
September 5, 2017
Creating Racism-Free Schools through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race
“Creating Racism-Free Schools through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race” encourages school divisions, teachers, parents and students to have conversations about racism to raise awareness and ensure inclusive and equitable schools and classrooms for students of all backgrounds. The document acknowledges history, describes the effects of racism, promotes dialogue and supports the calls to action of the...
July 21, 2017
Now is the Time: The Next Chapter in Education in Newfoundland and Labrador
Release of “Now is the Time: The Next Chapter in Education in Newfoundland and Labrador” with 82 recommendations including the following for Indigenous education: 53. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee, develop a framework document on Indigenous Education for Newfoundland and Labrador, to be completed by...
June 22, 2017
MOU to teach about residential schools
Committed to teaching about residential schools (TRC). Signed MOU with 7 First Nations to collaborate to ensure the continued implementation of First Nations culture, history and perspectives into age-appropriate curriculum for students in K-12. This includes developing learning modules on the Peace and Friendship Treaties; the legacy of residential schools; the history and culture of...
September 6, 2016
Mandatory teacher education credits
As of Sept. 2012, all teachers graduating from teacher education programs must complete 3 credits in First Nations pedagogy and issues related to the historical context of aboriginal learners....
May 30, 2016
Initial Teacher Education Program
Initial Teacher Education Program ensures accredited teacher education programs offered by Ontario faculties of education are required to provide mandatory indigenous content. The province is also working with Indigenous partners to enhance the Ontario curriculum in order to support mandatory learning about residential schools, the legacy of colonialism and the rights and responsibilities we all...
December 18, 2015
Indigenous education blueprint
The Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA) and nine of Manitoba’s universities and colleges have signed a new Indigenous education blueprint in an effort to comprehensively implement recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The signatories to the “Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint for Universities, Colleges and Public School Boards: Making Excellence in Indigenous Education a...
December 18, 2015
Official signing of Indigenous Education Blueprint
Official signing of Indigenous Education Blueprint by all Manitoba Universities and Colleges and the Manitoba School Boards Association. All signatories commit to: Engaging with Indigenous peoples in respectful and reciprocal relationships and to realize the right to self-determination, and to advance reconciliation, language and culture through education, research and skill development; Bringing Indigenous knowledge, languages...
June 30, 2015
Commitment to Indigenous Education
Indigenous education in Ontario: Advocacy for an Ontario curriculum that contains clear expectations that every Ontario student will acquire knowledge and understanding of Treaties and of the historical context that gave rise to residential schools, the impact for First Nation, Métis and Inuit children and their families, and the ongoing legacy that is the responsibility of all Canadians Commitment to ensuring that...
June 16, 2015
Integration of Aboriginal history, culture and perspectives
Aboriginal history and culture and perspectives including ongoing legacy of residential school system have been integrated into the new K-12 curriculum. 56 of BC’s school districts have implemented Aboriginal Enhancement Agreements at the local level to positively impact racism and build awareness of the residential school legacy....
March 27, 2014
Commitment to Indigenous history and residential schools
The Government of Alberta commits that all Alberta K-12 students will learn about the history and legacy of residential schools, along with the history of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada. The curriculum will include enhanced mandatory content for all Alberta students on the significance of residential schools and treaties. Curriculum must include...
January 1, 2014
Committed to addressing mandatory education on history of residential schools
Nearly 9,000 students, parents and community members had their say in a recent online survey about what students in the province need to be successful in school. The online survey is one of several feedback mechanisms which will help form priorities for education for the next decade. The results of the survey together with the...
January 1, 2014
Commitment to teaching about residential schools
Committed to teaching about residential schools (TRC)...
2012
2011
Developed the first comprehensive teaching resource in Canada on the history of residential schools and their legacy. We have made this a mandatory requirement for graduation for all students attending high school in the NWT: mandatory module in Grade 10 Northern Studies (NWT) and Social Studies (NU) in 2012....
January 1, 2011
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
The curriculum incorporates the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Students benefit from lessons that integrate Inuit Societal Values that are based on Inuit traditional knowledge, language & belief. https://www.ccnsa-nccah.ca/docs/health/FS-InuitQaujimajatuqangitWellnessNunavut-Tagalik-EN.pdf...
January 1, 2008
2008
Understand the history of the residential school experience, its influence on contemporary Canada, and our responsibilities as Canadian citizens. Specific teaching around Treaties....
January 1, 2007
Treaty Education
Undertook to make treaty education a mandatory component of K-12 curriculum...
January 1, 1970
Focus areas on Indigenous education
Two focus areas within Indigenous education to enhance educational outcomes. First, improve teaching and learning outcomes for Indigenous students; second, enhance understanding of Indigenous knowledge, history, experiences, culture, and practices for all teachers and students in the province....
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