As one in three aboriginal people have not graduated from high school, the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative (MAEI) is an organization which aims to provide support to elementary and secondary aboriginal students. Their goal is to raise education levels as well as graduation rates for the indigenous population within Canada. This website provides resources for educators in the form of successful programs and provides opportunities to participate in such programs. Opportunities such as Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurial Program and the Accounting Mentorship Program are two examples which are aimed at a holistic education program and encouraging students to pursue post-secondary education. Ultimately, this program is in place to support “the social and economic strength of the Aboriginal people.” This program operates in conjunction with elders, but interestingly, the administration seems to be of non-aboriginal heritage.
Website: http://www.maei-ieam.ca/about.html
Ronaye Kooperberg (Module 2 – Post 1)