In 2015, the Canadian Teacher’s Federation published a 35 page report on the survey results of the status of Aboriginal Education in Canada.
Some of the questions that were asked were:
- Are you aware of any issues, content or perspectives being taught at your school that are related to Aboriginal
people? - In your current teaching practice, do you incorporate any issues, content or perspectives that are related to Aboriginal people?
- Indicate the extent to which you feel Aboriginal culture is represented in your school curriculum.
- To what extent do you feel confident that you would have the knowledge base to implement curriculum expectations regarding Aboriginal content if you were required to do so?
- Have you participated in any professional development activities to develop/enhance your knowledge and/or
skills pertaining to First Nation, Métis, or Inuit history, cultural perspectives or contemporary issues? - Over the last 5 years, have you ever witnessed what you consider to be an example of racism against an
Aboriginal person in your class or school?
You can download a PDF copy of the survey to dive into more detail below: