Educating Our Educators (March 2011) - Algoma District School Board

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Building Strong PartnershipsAboriginal Focus GroupThe Algoma District School Board supports the Ministry of Education’s focus on Aboriginal students.With this focus ADSB is committed to work with our Aboriginal partners to support our Aboriginalstudents. One of the strategies identified in the Ministry of Education document; Ontario First Nation,Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework is that school boards work in collaboration withAboriginal communities and organizations, parents, and students to integrate this Policy Framework intoschool board planning.Algoma District School Board supports the Ministry of Education goals for all students:Educating Our Educators – Educating Our Aboriginal StudentsRevised March 201178
High level of students achievement build capacity for effective teaching, assessment and evaluation promote system effectiveness, transparency and responsivenessReduce gaps in students achievement enhance support to improve literacy and numeracy skills provide additional support in a variety of areas to reduce gaps in student outcomesHigh levels of public confidence Build educational leadership capacity and coordination Build capacity to support identity building; including the appreciation of Aboriginalperspectives, values and cultures by all students, school staff and trustees Foster supportive and engaged families and communitiesOur members include representation from First Nations, Métis Nation of Ontario and local Aboriginalservice delivery organizations such as Friendship Centres. This focus group will work together with ourAboriginal partners to support the policy framework and implement the strategies. To bring awareness among teachers and school support staff of the particular learning styles ofAboriginal students and Aboriginal cultures, histories and perspectives. To improve achievement among Aboriginal students, close the gap between Aboriginal students andnon-Aboriginal students in the areas of literacy and numeracy, retention/graduation rates andadvancement to post secondary education. Provide support for school staff to acquire knowledge of Aboriginal student learning profiles, and torealign programs and teaching styles to support Aboriginal student learning. Focus on the school culture - it is essential that Aboriginal students are engaged and feel welcome inschool and that they see themselves and their culture in the curriculum and the school community Provide in-service to schools on the Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy frameworkas a guideAboriginal Youth Leadership GroupADSB has been very supportive of our Aboriginal students. In 2008, an Aboriginal Youth Group wasformed. “Shki-niigaawii-ag” (Ojibway) – “Young Leaders”, consists of students from the Algoma DistrictSchool Board and Huron Superior Catholic District School Board. This group has approximately 25 studentrepresentatives from our secondary schools, as well teachers, support workers and community membersthat act as mentors.The goal of “Shki-niigaawii-ag” is to bring about cultural pride – through networking, collaborating,educating and promoting the Aboriginal culture demonstrating positive leadership in the school andcommunity at large.Educating Our Educators – Educating Our Aboriginal StudentsRevised March 201179
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Table of ContentsIntroduction page
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This is just the beginning of a pos
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In June 2007, ADSB formed the Abori
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5. In most Aboriginal cultures, the
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Some of the more common nature of A
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TerminologyThere are many terms use
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Apology - Prime Minister Harper off
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schools. Aside from providing compe
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Reserve - A tract of land, the lega
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Canada’s Aboriginal PeopleEducati
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First NationsFirst Nations is a ter
Page 28 and 29: The InuitThe Inuit and the LandThe
Page 30 and 31: OjibweThe Ojibwe are an Algonkian-s
Page 32 and 33: highly mobile lifestyle of the Mét
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Page 36 and 37: Canadian society did not challenge
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Page 40 and 41: ImpactsThe loss of family and commu
Page 42 and 43: Today Communities are working toget
Page 44 and 45: About Aboriginal and Treaty RightsW
Page 46 and 47: These Treaties have never been abri
Page 48 and 49: First Nations Code of EthicsThere a
Page 50 and 51: Traditional WisdomThe Seven Gifts -
Page 52 and 53: Medicines (Four Sacred Plants)Tobac
Page 54 and 55: The people of the Martin Clan were
Page 56 and 57: construction of the arbour ( an ope
Page 58 and 59: Metis TraditionsMetis FlagThe horiz
Page 60 and 61: The Inuit Culture and FamilyThe Inu
Page 62 and 63: Igloo - An igloo translated some ti
Page 64 and 65: Creating a Welcoming Learning Envir
Page 66 and 67: Office/Front Foyer/Student Services
Page 68 and 69: Why Involve Elders and/or Senators?
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Page 72 and 73: In Our Schools: Intentionally plan
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Page 76 and 77: National Aboriginal Day: June 21Nat
Page 80 and 81: The logo of “Shki-niigaawii-ag”
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Page 88 and 89: First Nations of OntarioAamjiwnaang
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Page 92 and 93: Appendix iiFor ADSBSchool Administr
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Page 96 and 97: Figure 1.0 - An Aboriginal Model of
Page 98 and 99: Many of the adoptees, who are now a
Page 100 and 101: Nations of Lost Soulshttp://www.nat
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