Treaty Right to Education
Ahenakew Warns of Attempts to Shift Services
Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 18, October 17, 1975, p. 2
Description
Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians warned the delegates of the 17th General Assembly of the dangers of losing Treaty rights by incorporating or signing education agreements. He urged them to press for a single service federal agency.
Bird Delivers Education Message
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Morgan Beaudry
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 6, June 2012, pp. B-3
Description
Comments on Simon Bird, fourth Vice-Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, who broke protocol by speaking to Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall out of turn.
Article located by scrolling to page B-3.
Building Strong Communities Through Education and Treaties: Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christa Williams
Description
Examines issues related to quality education for First Nations learners; factors which are associated with First Nations control and jurisdiction; overview of how First Nations are looking to build their governments; provisions for education in their treaties; and education provisions in modern day treaties.
Chiefs of Ontario Push For Fair Funding
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Barb Nahwegahbow
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 10, January 2013, p. 17
Description
Comments on reports from the Auditor-General of Canada and the Parliamentary Budget Officer that indicate funding inequity between First Nations and non-First Nations education systems.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.17.
Constitutional Reconciliation of Education for Aboriginal Peoples
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marie Battiste
Directions (Canadian Race Relations Foundation), vol. 5, no. 1, 2008, pp. 81-84
Description
Comments on the shared responsibility of the Aboriginal people and the federal and provincial governments to reconcile constitutional rights to education.
Scroll to page 81 to read article.
Developments and Challenges to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Five Years on: Insights on Biodiversity and Case Studies in Bangladesh, Brazil, Japan and Uganda: An Introduction to the Special Issue
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Claire Wright
Alexandra Tomaselli
Silvia Ordóñez Ganoza
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, Developments and Challenges of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Five Years On, Spring, 2014, pp. 1-3
Description
Outlines the five articles in this issue written by scholars working on the implementation of UNDRIP.
Disrupting Ignorance and Settler Identities: The Challenges of Preparing Beginning Teachers for Treaty Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer A. Tupper
in education exploring our connective educational landscape, vol. 17, no. 3, Autumn, 2011, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the importance of treaty education for all Saskatchewan students and looks at the resources needed for educators.
The E-12 Guidelines In Saskatchewan
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pat Atimoyoo
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 1, January 1980, pp. 26-27
Description
Analysis of drawbacks of the educational assistance for post-secondary students (E-12) designed by Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Editorial: Jordan's Principle PSA in American Sign Language
Alternate Title
Editorial: Jordan's Principle Public Service Announcement in American Sign Language
Jordan's Principle Puts Children First!
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2018, p. [4]
Description
Links to a short video which provides information on a legal rule (named for Jordan River Anderson) which attempts to ensure that services are available to First Nations children when they are needed.
Duration: 1:57
ASL Video
Education Act Will Be an Erosion of Treaty Rights, Says Fox
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 10, January 2013, p. 16
Description
Looks at a meeting held between the Assembly of First Nations and the federal government to discuss First Nations education.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.16.
Education Consultations Marred by Bloody Saskatoon Skirmish
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David P. Ball
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 12, March 2013, p. 24
Description
Looks at a meeting held by Aboriginal Affairs Canada to discuss the proposed First Nations Education Act.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.24.
First Nations Education: Financial Accountability and Educational Attainment
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sheila Carr-Stewart
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 29, no. 4, 2006, pp. 998-1018
Description
Argues that equitable financial resources are required to support First Nations students in band-managed schools.
First Nations Post-Secondary Education in Western Canada: Obligations, Barriers, and Opportunities
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sheila Carr-Stewart
Geraldine Balzer
Michael Cottrell
Morning Watch, vol. 40, no. 3-4, Special 40th Anniversary Edition: Indigenizing the Academy, Winter, 2013, pp. 25-34
Description
Comments on the educational attainment disparity between First Nations people and Canadians in general.
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
Classroom version of documentary about Shannen's Dream, a campaign for on-reserve access to the same educational opportunities and facilities as other Canadian children.
Duration: 59:59.
Related material:
Mini-Lesson.
Historical Highlights Leading to the Development of First Nations Education Law in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Diane Longboat
Description
Contends that government political will and First Nations political action are required to ensure Indigenous children have access to education that prepares them for living lives strong in cultural and spiritual identity.
Inspired Leadership for Difficult Times
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 11, February 2004, p. 26
Description
Historical overview of First Nations treaty signatory, Ahtahkakoop, who as part of his strategy to ensure future generations’ success, adopted the white man’s religion, education and agricultural pursuits.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.34.
[Is There a Traditional Perspective of Truth and Reconciliation?]
Alternate Title
[Indigenous Knowledge Seminar Series, University of Manitoba]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Murray Sinclair
Description
Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission speaks about background, mandate and approach of Commission. Also explains the history of governments' attempts to eradicate Aboriginal culture by forced assimilation of children through the residential school system.
Duration: 1:39:29.
Legal Obligations to Provide Educational Services for Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel M. Rosenfelt
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 13, no. 2, May 1974, pp. [4-8]
Description
Explains that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) administers schools until such time as the State is able to take over duties; states BIA has no statutory requirement to provide education.
Lubicons Pressured to Give Up Self-Determination
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker , vol. 24, no. 12, March 2007, p. 10
Description
Questions the federal governments' push to regionalize sewer, water and education on unceded lands, thereby hindering Lubicon self-determination.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.
Moving From Regret to Substantive Change: Reconciliation in Indigenous Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anna Vogt
Description
Describes environmental scan undertaken to develop programing to bring public awareness to Indigenous education by examining barriers, success factors and engagement and responsibility for reconciliation.
National Aboriginal Caucus: Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Recommendations for Budget 2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Caucus
Description
Recommends that Federal government remove funding cap for post-secondary students, develop a plan to extend non-repayable student financial assistance to Métis and Non-status First Nations, and continue support for Aboriginal controlled education.