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Our words, our ways : teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners [2017]

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This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical... More ≫

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This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical ideas, and sample strategies that will help teachers meet the needs and recognize the gifts of Aboriginal students. Many of the sample strategies are good for all students and are relevant for a range of educational settings and contexts. The resource is organized into seven chapters. Each chapter contains information, sample strategies, shared wisdom from Aboriginal scholars and Elders, and related stories shared by Aboriginal teachers and liaisons.

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Successful practices in First Nations, Métis and Inuit education : collaborative frameworks building relationships companion resource

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The Collaborative Frameworks serves as a guide to strengthen collaborative processes between school authorities, parents, communities and other stakeholders, as they work together to improve the... More ≫

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The Collaborative Frameworks serves as a guide to strengthen collaborative processes between school authorities, parents, communities and other stakeholders, as they work together to improve the educational outcomes of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students.

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Moving forward : implementing FNMI collaborative frameworks

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Implementation and measurement of the FMNI education initiatives

Successful transitions for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students

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Successful Transitions is one of five strategies outlined in Alberta's High School Completion Strategic Framework. The focus of the Successful Transition strategy is on ensuring students have the... More ≫

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Successful Transitions is one of five strategies outlined in Alberta's High School Completion Strategic Framework. The focus of the Successful Transition strategy is on ensuring students have the supports to help them make successful transitions between grades and from school to work.

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Promising practices in First Nations, Métis and Inuit education : case studies of two Alberta schools

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The report, Promising Practices in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education is part of the ongoing work of Alberta Education's, First Nations, Metis and Inuit Services Branch to identify school... More ≫

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The report, Promising Practices in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education is part of the ongoing work of Alberta Education's, First Nations, Metis and Inuit Services Branch to identify school based practices that support positive outcomes for First Nations Metis and Inuit (FNMI) students. The in-depth, case studies of two Alberta schools is in direct response Alberta's Commission on Learning (2003) Recommendation #40 supporting an education system that encourages diversity of programming for FNMI students and learns from innovative programs. The two schools highlighted in this report were selected from a total of sixteen pilot schools in the recently completed First Nations Metis and Inuit (FMNI) School-Community Learning Environment Project. The report provides a literature review of current research in Aboriginal Education followed by a background section providing an overview of the project. The literature review provides the foundation for the report as it sets out five common...

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First Nations, Métis and Inuit School-Community Learning Environment Project : promising practices

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In March 2003, Alberta Education began preparatory work for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) School-Community Learning Environment Project to address a recognized achievement gap between... More ≫

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In March 2003, Alberta Education began preparatory work for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) School-Community Learning Environment Project to address a recognized achievement gap between FNMI and non FNMI learners. Implementation of the project occurred during the 2004-05 school year with the objective of addressing the needs of FNMI learners in sixteen pilot schools across Alberta. A collaborative approach among school staffs, Aboriginal parents, Elders, jurisdiction leaders, Alberta Education, and Aboriginal communities resulted in the implementation of a wide variety of innovative practices designed to improve FNMI student outcomes at individual pilot schools. The FNMI School-Community Learning Environment Project - Promising Practices Report (2007) highlights these promising practices in light of current research. Current research regarding factors that contribute to First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) student success in schools has increased over the past few years...

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Nos mots, nos façons : enseigner aux apprenants des Premières nations, des Métis et des Inuits

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Cette ressource aidera les titulaires de classe et le personnel à mieux répondre aux besoins des élèves autochtones. Le processus d’élaboration consistait à consulter, à recueillir l’information,... More ≫

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Cette ressource aidera les titulaires de classe et le personnel à mieux répondre aux besoins des élèves autochtones. Le processus d’élaboration consistait à consulter, à recueillir l’information, à rédiger une ébauche, à consulter de nouveau et à rédiger une nouvelle ébauche. Les personnes qui ont collaboré à cette ressource comprennent des aînés, des enseignants et des psychologues autochtones, ainsi que d’autres membres des collectivités autochtones de l’Alberta.

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Our words, our ways : teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners [2005]

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This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical... More ≫

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This resource is intended to help classroom teachers and staff better serve the needs of their Aboriginal students. It offers information about Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, practical ideas, and sample strategies that will help teachers meet the needs and recognize the gifts of Aboriginal students. Many of the sample strategies are good for all students and are relevant for a range of educational settings and contexts. The resource is organized into seven chapters. Each chapter contains information, sample strategies, shared wisdom from Aboriginal scholars and Elders, and related stories shared by Aboriginal teachers and liaisons.

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Native Education Project : statement of purpose

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The Native Education Project of Alberta Education received provincial government mandate on March 25, 1987. This document presents the statement of purpose.

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