Research

**This is where we gathered sources and pointed out key concepts/ideas (just a forum to share sources)**
Research:
 * Monika**:

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/mps-promise-to-enhance-education-for-native-kids-140683143.html
 * Maciek**:


 * http://www.caledoninst.org/Publications/PDF/684ENG.pdf**
 * 1996, 2001, & 2006 census found 60% of natives aged 20-24 have not completed high school
 * Most on reserve schools are managed by individual first nations which only have authority over one or two schools (page 11)
 * this is an old outdated model that provides no coordination of curriculum and therefore lacks a system
 * difficult to provide necessary infrastructure in the absence of a system

http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/ablkc-k-12-literature-review
 * "School curriculum, practices, and programs that value and incorporate local Indigenous knowledge have proven to be successful in increasing Aboriginal student success and academic achievement"

[] [] One of the problems for education in First Nations is the structure of the educational system. Some of the Canadians and European Canadians have decided on what should be taught to the natives. Most of the school curriculum was focused on European way of teaching. As a result none of their cultural backgrounds were taught. There is mistrust placed in the school system towards Natives. The school activities were assigned specifically towards the Euro – Western style rather than appealing to the Native traditions and customs such as hunting. Formal education separates the students from their community. It focuses on the school activities that the staff in a school administration feel is proper instead of appealing to the Native students.
 * Geoffrey**:

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The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) articulates the view of elders and communities on education. First Nations peoples want their children to: a) know their own language and traditions, b) continue their education in a post-secondary institution of their choice, c) be contributing members of their community, d) teach their children the language and traditions of their First Nations heritage, e) operate in both cultures, and in the global economy, but be rooted in their traditions and culture Royal Commission on Aboriginal People, 1996)

Proper certification and having a background in First Nations culture is crucial for the success of First Nations education.


 * Murtaza**:

http://www.thestar.com/news/globalvoices/article/975437--global-voices-first-nations-education-is-a-national-crisis http://www2.brandonu.ca/library/cjns/17.2/cjnsv17no2_pg293-314.pdf http://64.26.129.156/cmslib/general/Education-Action%20Plan.pdf - ideas on reforming the edu system http://www.afn.ca/uploads/files/education/2._k-12_first_nations_education_funding_fact_sheet,_afn_2011.pdf - funding facts http://www.usask.ca/education/people/battistem/pdf/csse_battiste.pdf - this one talks about canada not meeting its treaty rights http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/fnmiFramework.pdf http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/ablkc-k-12-literature-review