Makes 5 recommendations, to help aboriginal students succeed in school and reduce the gap in student achievement, to the Ministry of Education and school boards.
Chapter 3 section 3.05 of the 2012 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario.
Kekina’muek: Learning about the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia
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[Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq]
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An overview of the traditional forms and philosophies of education in Native communities in Nova Scotia, and the changes that have occurred since pre-contact and colonization to the present. Chapter Four of Kekina’muek: Learning about the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia
Presented at Alliance of Sector Councils organized by the Aboriginal Human Resources Council, December 13, 2007.
Contends that education is one of the most effective tools a society has to help disadvantaged populations.
Study consisted of literature review, 33 responses to online survey, site visits, and five semi-structured interviews. Includes recommendations to stakeholders.
Findings show candidates at Maori-medium schools were more likely to gain a typical level or higher NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) qualification than their Maori peers at English-medium schools.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2012, pp. 1-22
Description
Examines the challenges to provide potable water to communities in Ontario; the role of government centered policy development and the identification of areas needing supportive policy.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
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Objective of the programming is to provide eligible students living in a First Nations community with education programs comparable to those that are required in provincial schools.
Outlines responses of various teachers in regards to the extensive work that remains to be accomplished in constructing inclusive and respectful school environments for Aboriginal learners.
Survey administered to Grade 7 students from the Melfort School District. Measured understanding of history and treaties, and assessed whether education program was meeting the requirements of the Office of the Treaty Commission.