Government Policy
Education policies for Indigenous peoples in Canada can be grouped into three distinct eras:
Learning Activity
Although the policy paper was accepted by the federal government, there continued to be high attrition rates of Indigenous students. Many reserve schools are in deplorable condition. And, curriculum continues to follow the provincial models (i.e. western based, settler dominant history). Indian Control merely became Indian Operated schools, where the assimilationist agenda is still at the forefront.(1)
Self-determination is an important part of the movement toward Indigenous self-government, including Indigenous control of the education of their children. There is progress being made, despite the federal and provincial governments continued attempts at assimilation.
The following website provides a timeline of the history of Indigenous education in Canada, including the key players and events that precipitated the various policies.
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