I.S.D. Aboriginal Education Program
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VISION: • To develop positive self identity through learning about history, culture, and contemporary lifestyles of Aboriginal people • To develop an understanding and respect for the histories, cultures, and contemporary lifestyles of Aboriginal People |
Program Plan:
1. Aboriginal Identity and Belongingness:
• To identify ways to support Aboriginal students in developing a sense of belonging at school
• To identify and provide cultural connections for Aboriginal students
• To identify activities to promote Aboriginal pride in Aboriginal students
• To provide opportunities to gain credits in Native Studies
2. Aboriginal Awareness
• To offer Aboriginal presentations/activities to all students, staff, and community members
• To profile Aboriginal resources with students. Staff, and community members
• To assist schools in implementing Aboriginal perspectives in school and classroom activities
3. Resource Development
• To maintain an inventory of divisional resources for Aboriginal awareness/education as recommended by provincial curricula, The Aboriginal Directorate, and divisional staff
• To maintain a file of newspaper articles of contemporary Aboriginal issues
• To develop a Student Initiated Course for Native Studies in the Interlake School Division
4. Integration into Curriculum:
• To demonstrate to teachers how Aboriginal perspectives can be integrated into all subject areas
• To provide human and educational resources for integrative activities
• To provide classroom presentations on Aboriginal perspectives
• To coordinate professional development opportunities
• To consult with other Aboriginal educators
5. Communications
• To provide career development and scholarship information for Aboriginal students
• To share information about educational and cultural activities with schools