Alberta’s Curriculum

I have been looking into the curriculum resources for Alberta teachers and students.  According to Alberta Education’s web site, they are “leading the infusion of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit perspectives” in Alberta curriculum.  At the high school level, a clear curriculum has been developed for Aboriginal Studies and approved resources to support Aboriginal language and culture are available.  There are also supporting documents for the Social Studies program.

http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/fnmi.aspx

In regards to addressing how technology relates to supporting Aboriginal language and culture, Alberta Education provides a link to their technology conference, which occurred in August (in Banff).

http://www.destinationinnovation2012.ca/

Alberta Education outlines several projects and initiatives intended to support First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students.  Just some of the projects outlined are:

• MOU for First Nations Education
• FNMI Education Partnership Council
• Parent and Community Engagement
• Learning Together for Success Conference
• Successful Transitions for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Youth Workbook