Dave OsbergDean Shareski01.13.2009

First Nations and Métis Education

WHY FNME?

Discussion

•Why is it important for educators to support and encourage the teaching of First Nations and Metis content and perspectives?

• to validate First nations and Metis cultures

• to further understand First Nations and Metis children and how to accommodate their learning needs and learning styles

• to promote awareness and understanding of First Nations and Metis cultures for respectful relationship building among staff, students and community.

• to create a school climate that accepts and includes First Nations and Metis students as equal and active participants in the learning process

• to have non-First Nations and Metis students and community members recognize and celebrate the richness of First Nations and Metis cultures. This includes their values, beliefs, traditions, history, languages, kinship, etc.

“Schools are the public institution with the capacity and responsibility to foster shared understanding and respect among diverse groups.”

Over 50% of students in 2016 will be FNM

MORAL IMPERATIVE

30%

Complete High School

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5%

ECONOMIC IMPERATIVE

23%

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HISTORICAL IMPERATIVE

EDUCATIONAL IMPERATIVE

WHAT IS FNME?

LEARNING EXCELLENCE.....for all

Builds Upon Existing Practice and Beliefs around Differentiation and Diversity

Bring Unity to our Division by Building Shared Values

Emphasizes the worth of everyone

Increase the cultural competency of all

staff

WHAT FNME IS NOT?

Activities Based

Based on Stereotypes

US vs. THEM

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

• Denise Dombowsky.....Avonlea

Wadena Lasko....Gravelbourg Elementary

Kevin Yeske....Lindale

Marquita Neufeld and Kari-Ann Robinson....Palliser Heights

Cheryl Petlak....Peacock

Jan Radwanski....Riverview/Empire

Karen Fedor-Klapatiuk...Rouleau

Dave Osberg and Laurie Kinequon....Sunningdale

Jennifer Hodgson....William Grayson

Catalyst Team

2008-2009 Goals

• Resource Development

• Create Awareness for All Schools

• Development of Avonlea Badlands

• Begin tracking

WHAT CAN YOU DO?