Public Schools Branch

Education Agreements: An “Education MOU” was signed in 2010 by the two First Nation Bands, Federal AANDC, and three Provincial Departments (Education, Innovation and advanced Learning, and Health and Wellness). As a result of this MOU, Tuition Fee Agreements have been established between the DEELC, the First Nation Bands, and the Public Schools Branch (formally English Language School Board).

Curriculum Development for mandatory Indigenous History and Culture: By facilitating collaboration between Indigenous and non‐Indigenous islanders we will move towards the process of reconciliation by exploring the impact of residential schools with students in PEI schools. This requires the Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture to work alongside various Indigenous groups, and UPEI’s Department of Education in planning and

delivering a province wide two‐phase Truth and Reconciliation program beginning in December 2016.

Teacher Education program: UPEI’s Department of Education offers a specialization in Indigenous Education. The Indigenous Education Specialization concludes with a six‐week supervised practicum placement in a Canadian First Nations, Inuit or Metis community, a public school serving Indigenous students, or a Saami community in Northern Sweden or Finland. All graduates from UPEI’s Education Program must complete a course in Indigenous studies in order to receive their degree.

Department of Education in planning and delivering a province wide two‐phase Truth and Reconciliation program beginning in December 2016.