Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada has put an online survey on their website in an effort to fulfill their promise to consult with people on improving First Nations Education.
The survey is open to everyone First Nations and other Canadians alike and takes about ten minutes to complete.
AANDC has included an option for people to submit their own ideas by mail or e-mail.
This consultation process is to be held between December 2012 and April 2013.
Showing posts with label Treaty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Treaty. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Winnipeg Free Press explains Idle No More in an article by Mia Rabson
Here is a short explanation of Idle No More, the Treaties, the Indian Act and the current bills under contention as printed in the Winnipeg Free Press.
A guide to the Idle No More movement, treaties and legislation by Mia Rabson.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Treaty Essential Learning from the Office of the Treaty Commissoner
Here is a Treaty Backgrounder from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. (OTC)
Purpose of the OTC is:
"The OTC will assist the Parties in understanding the relationship building process inherent in the Treaties and promoting that relationship amongst all Canadians.
The OTC is committed to coordinating the research, initiating, facilitating and supporting of initiatives aimed at achieving First Nations economic independence in the context of Treaty in a modern environment.
The OTC is committed to coordinating independent and focused research on Treaty issues to assist the Parties.
The OTC is committed to engaging in public information and public awareness programming to educate and advance good relations among all the peoples of Saskatchewan on Treaty issues." the Mission Statement of the OTC.
The OTC produced: We Are All Treaty People (pdf) a document used to prepare teachers to use the OTC's Treaty kit in classrooms in Saskatchewan.
Covering:
1: The Treaties,
2: Treaty Relationship,
3: Historical Context of the Treaties,
4: Worldviews,
5: Symbolism in Treaty Making,
6. Contemporary Treaty Issues.
The link to "We Are All Treaty People" is published here with permission from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. Any feedback that will help improve this resource can be left in comments and will be forwarded to the OTC.
Purpose of the OTC is:
"The OTC will assist the Parties in understanding the relationship building process inherent in the Treaties and promoting that relationship amongst all Canadians.
The OTC is committed to coordinating the research, initiating, facilitating and supporting of initiatives aimed at achieving First Nations economic independence in the context of Treaty in a modern environment.
The OTC is committed to coordinating independent and focused research on Treaty issues to assist the Parties.
The OTC is committed to engaging in public information and public awareness programming to educate and advance good relations among all the peoples of Saskatchewan on Treaty issues." the Mission Statement of the OTC.
The OTC produced: We Are All Treaty People (pdf) a document used to prepare teachers to use the OTC's Treaty kit in classrooms in Saskatchewan.
Covering:
1: The Treaties,
2: Treaty Relationship,
3: Historical Context of the Treaties,
4: Worldviews,
5: Symbolism in Treaty Making,
6. Contemporary Treaty Issues.
The link to "We Are All Treaty People" is published here with permission from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. Any feedback that will help improve this resource can be left in comments and will be forwarded to the OTC.
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