Looks into what progress has been made towards encouraging and supporting First Nations Schools to undertake sustainability programming and initiatives.
Discusses performance improvements made by British Columbia, BC First Nations, and the Federal Government to enhance educational success for Aboriginal students over the past twenty years.
Examines the political, social, and economic influences on First Nation and Métis youth’s attitudes toward higher levels of education and career planning; and looks at some of the institutional and policy structures that support or hinder the ability of First Nation and Métis youth to finding pathways that will lead to sustained employment.
Assessment based on topics covered (residential school legacy, treaties, historical and contemporary contributions of Aboriginal peoples), whether or not teaching is mandatory, and grades included. Carried out in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 62.1.
Looks at the vital role the Aboriginal Institutes play in closing the educational gap and meeting labour market needs, the funding challenges they are facing, and short and long-term goals.
File contains a presentation by Diane Dokkie. Dokkie discusses Aboriginal education concerns in Fort St. John. She emphasizes the need for curriculum changes, greater understanding and awareness on the part of non-Aboriginal educators, and related concerns. Dokkie also discusses band schools. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners engage Dokkie in a discussion on some of these issues.
File contains a presentation by Gwen Phillips Clement of the Ktunaxa Independent School System. Clement discusses a variety of educational concerns related to funding, taxation, cultural curriculum, language instruction, and related issues with reference to both the Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people in British Columbia. Following the presentation are comments by Commissioners Dussault and Phillips.
File contains a presentation by Margaret McCullough of the Yukon Human Rights Commission. McCullough discusses the Commissions activities and her witnessing of racism and discrimination in Yukon society. She also discusses some of the steps the Commission has taken to educate about racism. Following her presentation McCullough discusses racism and related issues with the assembled Commissioners.
Broad recommendations focus on language and a holistic approach. Others are mandated across four areas: early childhood, prekindergarten to Grade 12, post-secondary, and labour force attachment.