Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: First Nations Education in Canada

http://www2.brandonu.ca/library/cjns/17.2/cjnsv17no2_pg293-314.pdf

Today, the cultural heritages of First Nation are lost which leads to a “digital divide” between Indigenous peoples and mainstream Canadian.  Geographic and social isolation, high costs, and lack of infrastructure are factors that contribute to the digital divide. Recovering the cultural heritage is of utmost importance to First Nation Peoples since it is necessary for them to function effectively and participate in a culturally diverse society. Against this background, the author wants schools to develop an understanding of the historical relationships between First Nations cultures and mainstream educational systems; the nature of culture as dynamic and evolving and the identification of those strategies that are most effective in building upon the cultural identities of First Nations children.

This paper will help me to examine information disparities and assess policies which affect First Nations’ ability to bridge the digital divide.