Indigenous education 2017
The results from this year鈥檚 survey show a substantial improvement in Indigenous educational opportunities. According to the report, the improvement reflects the province鈥檚 commitment to implementing the 鈥淐alls to Action鈥� from Canada鈥檚 Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The province has also implemented funding and policy aimed at increasing all students and educators鈥� knowledge about the 鈥渞ich cultures and histories鈥� of Indigenous peoples and improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students.
In 2017:
- 66% of elementary and 80% of secondary schools offer Indigenous education opportunities, including things like language programs, guest speakers, and professional development for teachers. This is an increase from 49% and 61% respectively, since 2013.
- 51% of elementary and 61% of secondary schools offer professional development in Indigenous education 鈥� an increase from 34% in 2013.
In the聽First Nation, M茅tis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework Implementation Plan, the Ministry of Education set 2016 as the target date for closing the gaps in education outcomes (i.e. literacy, numeracy, retention, graduation) between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.聽The聽Implementation Plan聽also stated that the province would collaborate with First Nation, M茅tis, and Inuit partners, and key education stakeholders to explore and identify additional indicators of student achievement, well-being and self-esteem.
