Looks at two important legal issues in the development of a model of First Nations education: recognition of the inherent jurisdiction and protection of that jurisdiction.
Revised June 1998.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 19, no. 2, 1999, pp. 249-262
Description
Relates the history of educational programs in Northern Canada, the government policies of 1960s to 1970s, and the implementation of a bilingual educational policy in Nunavik.
File contains a presentation by President Paul Labreque, and Executive Director Jacques Fortin l'Association des cadres scolaires du Quebec. The presenters put forth the Association's views on self-governance and related issues, arguing for a political interpretation of the concept. They discuss the implications of self-governance as it relates to education in the province, and argue for a co-operative harmonization of standards, and an approach that will integrate First Nations cultural and educational aspirations while still maintaining universal and reciprocal goals.
File contains a presentation by Lise Bastien of the First Nations Education Council. Bastien discusses educational policy, the need for Aboriginal educational autonomy, the need for education on Aboriginal history in the non-Aboriginal population, funding concerns, drop-out rates, and related issues. Following Bastien's presentation the assembled Commissioners engage her in a discusion on education issues.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Claude Cantin
Reginald Gravel
Description
File contains a presentation by the City of Quebec. Participants include Deputy Mayor Claude Cantin, and Reginald Gravel of the City Planning Department. Cantin delivers a detailed presentation on the relations between Aboriginal and Quebec societies, Canadian municipalities and Aboriginal governments, and the specific relations between Quebec City and the Huron-Wendat Nation. A host of issues are covered including racism and discrimination, ignorance of culture, economic development, the need for jurisdictional clarity, the importance of history in education, and related topics.
File contains a presentation by the Regional Council on Education and Culture by Therese Niquay, and Genevieve Neashit. Niquay presents on education, culture, and linguistic concerns amongst the Attikamek. Genevieve Neashit presents on the steps the Attikamek have taken with regards to educational control. Neashit also requests additional assistance from federal, provincial and Aboriginal governments. Charles Coucou also gives some observations on education, residential schools, and the importance of spirituality.
File contains a presentation by Johanne Robertson and Florent Begin of l'Institut culturel et educatif montagnais. Robertson and Begin describe the Institutes origins, purpose, and mandate. They then discuss a host of issues and the Institutes views on federal-Montagnais relations, provincial Montagnais relations, educational policy, and recommend some actions to be taken to advance Montagnais education. Among the recommendations are the establishment of Montagnais primary, secondary, and post-secondary programs and institutions.