Issues Concerning FN Education (Federal)

This  is a link to a webcast presentation by Rex Isaac, Councillor – Education Portfolio, First Nation Bkejwanong (Walpole Island #46). Walpole Island is located in Southern Ontario.

This presentation occurred on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 to Senate (Ottawa).  Councillor Isaac presented regarding issues concerning First Nations Education. His presentation is followed by a Q/A between senators and Mr. Isaac. He discusses an initiative between Walpole Island and Kettle Point with Hon. Paul Martin regarding Literacy, lack of resources, the gap in service delivery for FN students, the role of legislation, and the contribution of FN contributions to legislation, the gap between FN education and mainstream education.