indigenous-education
​â¶Ä‹ Indigenous Education Overview 2021-2022
​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹In 2007, the Ministry of Education launched the Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework with three main goals for all school boards to:
1. produce high levels of student achievement
2. reduce gaps in student achievement
3. produce high levels of public confidence
In order to support the framework as well as Dufferin-Peel's Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle, the board has implemented the following:
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The 91̽»¨ School Board is providing an opportunity for students to self-identify their First Nation, Métis and/or Inuit ancestry in a voluntary and confidential manner. This program will allow the Board to provide expanded supports to First Nation, Inuit and Métis students. To learn more and to register CLICK HERE​.
Indigenous Education Advisory Council
Dufferin-Peel has an Indigenous Education Advisory Council (IEAC) that meets on a regular basis to offer parent and community input on the Board Action Plan for Indigenous Education, in addition to providing an advocacy role for parents and the community. For more information, or to attend the IEAC please contact Âá´Ç»å¾±±ð.·É¾±±ô±ô¾±²¹³¾²õ°ª»å±è³¦»å²õ²ú.´Ç°ù²µâ€‹
Indigenous Student Voice Council​
The purpose of this council is to encourage and empower student leaders to find their voice, and translate that voice into actions that support Indigenous student needs, and school communities throughout our board.
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples - AQ Courses
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Anishinabek News - Lessons from Beyond Project aims to break barriers (January 3, 2020)
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Supporting Learning​
To access resources to support further learning.​
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Special Projects for Indigenous Students - OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program)​
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This video highlights the work we have done in the area of Indigenous Education across the Board for 2017-2018​.
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