POLICY TYPE: END RESULTS
POLICY NO: E-3
SUBJECT: COMMITMENT FOR FIRST NATION EDUCATION
EFFECTIVE: June 30, 2017; April 16, 2019; June 2, 2023
POLICY: Anglophone North School District is situated on traditional and unceded Mikmaq territory, and it serves the largest population of Mikmaq children and youth in the province. The District Education Council of Anglophone North School District, in the spirit of reconciliation, is committed to providing quality educational opportunities that respond to the needs of First Nation children and youth, and their communities. Moving forward with the Truth and Reconciliations 94 Calls to Action is a priority in building understanding of traditional and contemporary First Nation cultures, histories and perspectives by all students and staff, system wide. The following ends must be achieved:
1. The Superintendent will ensure that the three objectives of the First Nation Education Programs and Service Agreements are met, which include:
a) Reducing the achievement gap that exists between First Nations’ students and non-First Nations’ students attending, or that will be transitioning to public schools in New Brunswick.
b) Providing children of First Nations in New Brunswick with a welcoming school environment and a quality educational experience that is relevant and recognizes cultural background.
c) Promoting positive learning and working relations between First Nations communities and school districts.
2. The Superintendent will provide leadership and promote capacity building to support the implementation of First Nation community Education Plans in district schools that serve First Nation students.
3. The Superintendent will ensure that the District Improvement Plan addresses the teaching and learning of accurate First Nation culture, history and perspectives for all students.
4. The Superintendent will increase the knowledge of First Nation cultures, histories and perspectives among all staff members through appropriate professional learning opportunities.
MONITORING:
Method(s): Report by the Superintendent
Frequency: Twice Annually
Month(s): December – Monitoring Report
August – Year-End Report to the District Education Council
and Minister of Education and Early Childhood
Development