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Our Children, Our Future, Our Vision This report has been produced by the New Agenda Working Group established by the Chiefs of Ontario and synthesizes information previously published in other studies or papers and recent input gathered from First Nations individuals and organizations as noted in the report. The report does not claim to represent the views or positions of any particular First Nation, First Nations’ organization or treaty council in Ontario and is published without prejudice to any legal proceedings. Furthermore, this report is independent from the AFN-AANDC National Panel on Education. 1 Many thanks to the following individuals who took time from their busy schedules to guide the development of this report. The New Agenda Working Group and the Chiefs of Ontario Education Coordination Unit Sally Hare ..................................................................................... Education Assistant, Chiefs of Ontario Julia Candlish ...........................................................................Education Coordinator, Chiefs of Ontario Stephanie Roy..................................... Executive Director, Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute, United Chiefs & Councils of Mnidoo Mnising Marnie Yourchuk............................................. Education Program Manager, North Shore Tribal Council Stuart Clendenning................................... Director of Education, Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Shirley Miller........................................Program Coordinator, Post Secondary Services, Southern First Nations Secretariat Barry Montour ......................................................................................Director of Education, Akwesasne Murray Maracle ..................................................................Education Director, Union of Ontario Indians Kathy Beardy.............................................................. Education Policy Analyst, Nishnawbe Aski Nation Yolanda Fobister .........................................................Education Policy Analyst, Grand Council Treaty 3 Dobi-Dawn Frenette...................................... Education Coordinator/Advisor, Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Gina McGahey....................................... Education Director, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians Diane Maracle-Nadjiwon............................................................Independent First Nations Coordinator Rosie Mosquito ..................................................................................... Aboriginal Institutes Consortium Nelson Toulouse ........................................................................................... AMO Language Commission Sasha Maracle ....................................................................Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council Many thanks to the hard work and dedication of Dr. Pamela Palmater who worked tirelessly with the New Agenda Working Group and the Education Coordination Unit to ensure she was accurately reflecting the needs and desires of the First Nations within Ontario. Many thanks to the countless teachers, principals, education directors, policy advisors, researchers, coordinators, volunteers, and political leaders who took time out of their busy schedules to participate in information/discussion sessions in person or online, to complete one or both of the surveys related to this work and/or to provide a written submission. The information provided is fundamental for the First Nations in Ontario to continue charting our own path forward on education. Graphic Design: www.maaiingan.com Cover Photo: Robert Snache ii Chiefs of Ontario
Our Children, Our Future, Our Vision TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Executive Summary iv v 1. Introduction 1 2. First Nation Education in Ontario 4 (a) Traditional Indigenous Knowledge 4 (b) Treaty Right to Education 8 (c) “Indian” Education Policy 12 3. What We Already Know 15 (a) Socio-Economic Conditions 16 (b) Endless Studies & Reports 20 (c) Political Challenges 23 4. Programs and Funding 29 (a) Funding 30 (b) Program Areas 32 (c) Barriers 43 5. Moving Forward 44 (a) First Nation Jurisdiction 45 (b) Equitable Funding 48 (c) Cultural Relevance 50 6. Conclusion 52 7. Summary of Recommendations 55 8. New Agenda Survey Results Report 57 9. New Agenda Report on Written Submissions 76 10. New Agenda Report on Community Sessions 81 11. Chiefs in Ontario First Nation Education Timeline 86 12. Chiefs in Assembly Resolutions on Education 87 Chiefs of Ontario iii
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