Aboriginal Education

In recent years, Aboriginal families and communities have had more formal opportunities to get involved in shaping their children’s education. For example, every B.C. school district now has, or is developing, an Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement – committing the district, the Ministry of Education and local Aboriginal communities to work together to improve the success of Aboriginal students.

Enhancement agreements are developed and implemented through a process of ongoing dialogue, interaction and engagement. Based on mutual respect and trust, they represent a five-year vision of success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in each school district. The voices of elders, parents, students and other members of Aboriginal communities are essential in helping to determine goals and identify strategies to improve the success of all Aboriginal students. To learn more, talk to the Aboriginal education contact in your school district.

B.C. and Canada have also signed an agreement recognizing First Nations’ jurisdiction over K-12 education for their children. And B.C. public schools have detailed guidance on incorporating aspects of Aboriginal history, culture and identity into their teaching in Grades K-10.

In addition, the Province reports every year on how well the public school system is serving Aboriginal students. Click here for a copy of the most recent report.

For more on Aboriginal education, click here.

 

 

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