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Alberta labour force profiles : Indigenous peoples living off-reserve

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Alberta Indigenous Peoples living off-reserve. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation,... More ≫

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Alberta Indigenous Peoples living off-reserve. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, wages and demographics.

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Working group report on the year one action plan, March 2010-August 2011

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It is important to recognize and acknowledge the good news, the increased collaboration, communication and other positive shifts taking place throughout the province in FNMI education. Since the... More ≫

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It is important to recognize and acknowledge the good news, the increased collaboration, communication and other positive shifts taking place throughout the province in FNMI education. Since the introduction of Alberta Education's Business Plan Goal 3: Success for FNMI Students, the establishment of the FNMI Education Partnership Council and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for First Nations Education in Alberta, Working Group members have noted positive changes.

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Alberta labour force profiles : Aboriginal people

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Provides labour market information on five segments of Alberta's labour force which will contribute to the full utilization of skills of all Albertans, older workers, women, youth, aboriginal... More ≫

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Provides labour market information on five segments of Alberta's labour force which will contribute to the full utilization of skills of all Albertans, older workers, women, youth, aboriginal people and immigrants.

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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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Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future

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The third Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future on June 3, 2011 occurred almost one year after the historic inaugural gathering of Chairs of Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs),... More ≫

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The third Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future on June 3, 2011 occurred almost one year after the historic inaugural gathering of Chairs of Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs), Representatives of First Nations served by Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSAs), and Co-Chairs of Child and Family Services Authorities. The first meeting on June 17, 2010 provided the impetus for action on several important topics: the role of the First Nations Designate, also referred to as the Band Designate; the review of cultural training within the Ministry; and a Memorandum of Understanding for services to Aboriginal children, youth and families in the Province of Alberta. At the Gathering on June 3, 2011, Chairs and Co-Chairs were provided an update on the significant progress made on these three initiatives.

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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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Alberta profiles : Aboriginals in the labour force

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Provides labour market information on five segments of Alberta's labour force which will contribute to the full utilization of skills of all Albertans, older workers, women, youth, aboriginal... More ≫

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Provides labour market information on five segments of Alberta's labour force which will contribute to the full utilization of skills of all Albertans, older workers, women, youth, aboriginal people and immigrants.

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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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