Tradition and Education:
Towards a Vision of Our Future

A Declaration of First Nations
Jurisdiction Over Education

 

Table of Contents

  • 5. A Failed Federal System
    A History of Federal Disruption
    1973 Indian Control of Indian Education Policy Paper
    The National Review of First Nations Education
    Current Status
  • 6. Purpose of the Current Document
    Quality
    Cultural Relevance
    Curriculum Standards
    Aboriginal Languages
    Coordination
    Staff
    Early Childhood Programs
    Special Education Programs
    Life Skills Programs
    Counselling
    Transportation
    Adult and Post-Secondary Education
    Distance Education
    Facilities
  • 7. Management
    Managerial Resources
    Data Banks
    Labour Relations
    Policy Development
    Planning
    Management Training
    Parental Involvement
    Tuition Agreements
  • 8. Resourcing
    The Major Problem
    First Nations Representation
    Accountability
    Multi-Year Budgets
    Post-Secondary Education

  • 9. Implementation of Jurisdiction
    Recognition of Status of First Nations
    Reform of Federal Policy and Legislation
    First Nations Forms of Government
    Negotiation Support
    Resources
    Consultation and Assistance
    Unified Demands
    Local Planning
    Local Education Program Development
    Training
    In-Service Training

  • 10. Conclusion
    A Summary of the Declaration of First Nations Jurisdiction Over Education
    Inherent Right to Self-Government
    Treaty Rights and Obligations
    End of Paternalism
    First Nations Jurisdiction Over Education
    Quality of First Nations Education
    Management of First Nations Education
    Resourcing of First Nations Education
    Implementation of First Nation Jurisdiction Over Education
    A Call for Action


National Indian Brotherhood
Assembly of First Nations

HEAD OFFICE:
Territory of Akwesasne
Hamilton's Island
Surnmerstown, Ontario
KOC 2EO
Credits
This Declaration was written by:
G. Mike Charleston, Ph.D., Choctaw
Director of Education, Education Secretariat,
Assembly of First Nations:
Rose-Alma (Dolly) McDonald-Jacobs, D.Ed., Mohawk
Cover art work: The Circle of Knowledge
Mohawk Artist, John B. Thomas, Akwesasne

 

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