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- Consult the reports on First Nations education since 1972 to learn more about past research and recommendations that will inform the way forward, as the Government of Canada works collaboratively with First Nations to ensure that all students receive a quality education.
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Here are some friction points contributing to Indigenous students' lower educational attainment rates. There is a direct link to residential schools and the Indian Act behind each one. 1. Intergenerational trauma 2. Parents who distrust the education system 3. Parents with low educational attainment unable to help their children with homework 4. Lo...
On-reserve schools are funded by the federal government, while the provincial governments fund other schools. Underfunding of on-reserve schools is historical and ongoing. In 1996, the federal government capped the national funding formula at 2% per year for all First Nation programs and services. The cap remained in place until 2015, despite the r...
Over 150 years of inferior education have had a noticeable and devastating impact on the socioeconomic outcomes of Indigenous people. Poor education leads to chronic unemployment, which can lead to poverty, poor housing, substance abuse, family violence and ill health.
Education Jurisdiction Agreements are education agreements between the Government of Canada and Nations seeking to control the education of the Nation's children. Agreements can include governance processes, education standards, graduation requirements, certification of teachers and schools, and consultation and decision-making requirements. Nation...
With graduation rates currently below 40 per cent on reserves in Canada, reforms are needed for First Nations education. But, we should turn our attention to outcomes and accountability measures that govern on-reserve schools—and not just funding.
Between 2016 and 2018, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) supported community-level engagement with First Nations and co-developed a transformed policy and funding approach for First Nations elementary and secondary education to better support the needs of students ordinarily resident on reserve.
Sep 12, 2017 · In 1988, an Assembly of First Nations study examined all aspects of Canada’s Indigenous education. The report highlighted the need for FNEAs to manage band-operated schools at all levels...
First Nations students have an Inherent and Treaty right to education, including education infrastructure as part of their lifelong learning process. This includes the right to safe, equitable and sustainable education infrastructure that incorporates the unique needs of First Nations students.
Jun 21, 2023 · This fact sheet uses 2016 data to examine the education outcomes of First Nations youth aged 19 to 30 in secondary and postsecondary learning, alongside characteristics that may affect their educational experience.
