Module 1
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada- Education
This site outlines the roles and responsibilities that the Canadian government and First Nations have in regards to education of youth in the communities. It’s a comprehensive site that has specific information about K-12 education, bursary programs, infrastructural investments, etc. As this is the government’s official site it exhibits a clear bias towards portraying the educational conditions in First Nations in a positive light.
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033601/1100100033605
Assembly of First Nations- Education Policy Area
This is the official site for the AFN. They outline many of the funding decisions by the federal government. There are areas that focus on Indigenous language preservation. This site also focusses on specific Indigenous initiatives to support educational excellence, such as literacy intervention.
http://www.afn.ca/en/policy-areas/education
Mushkegowuk Council Education Department
I chose to include this site, as it connects directly with the community where I teach. Mushkegowuk Education supports Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan and Moosonee. They focus on literacy, numeracy, student success and cultural teaching. This site shows how all of their varied educational resources support the students along the James Bay Coast.
http://www.mushkegowuk.com/?page_id=2098
Ontario Ministry of Education Indigenous Education Strategy
This site has all of the relevant Indigenous education documents and policies of the Ontario government. Included are supports for Indigenous populations in urban areas, curriculum documents, as well as policies and procedures that support First Nation student success.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/
World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education
The WIPCE will be held this year in Toronto. This conference brings educators who specialize in Indigenous Education together from across the globe. I think that it would be fascinating to look at the similarities in lived experience for Indigenous communities, and to look at how different countries are supporting Indigenous education.