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DIXON (K'ESU) TAYLOR
Kawakwaka'wakw

"Honouring Our Stories" and "First Nations Cultures and Treaties"
Seminars for Aboriginal peoples and non-aboriginals people on diversity of Aboriginal cultures, cross-cultural communication, treaties and their implications provided in a safe, non-confrontational, interactive process and enviroment.

Education
Bachelor of Education, University of Victoria, 1978
Master of Education, University of Victoria, Curriculum (in process)

Career

Coordinator, Aboriginal Education Branch, Ministry of Education, British Columbia, 1993-1998.

Superintendent of Education, Department of Indian Affairs, British Columbia and Alberta, 1977-1993.

Seconded Coordinator; Tinka Dene School Board Concept, Carrier Sekani Tribal Coucil, 1990-1991.

Assistant Director, Land Claims Research, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, 1974-1975.
Chairman, Native Indian Program, Camosun College, Victoria, British Columbia, 1972-1994.

Publications and Contributions

"A Choice For The Future" Yinka Dene School Board Concept, 1991 Carrier Sekani Tribal Council.
BC First Nations Studies 12, 1995, Aboriginal Education Branch, Ministry of Education, British Columbia.
Aboriginal Support Workers Handbook, 1997, Aboriginal Education Branch, B.C. Ministry of Education.
Planning Guide & Framework; Aboriginal Learning Resources, 1998, Field Services and Aboriginal Education Team, BC Ministry of Education.

Shared Learnings; Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K-10, 1998, Aboriginal Education Initiative, BC Ministry of Education.

Program Reviews, Evaluations, Workshops and Conferences

Klah ah men Language Program Review, 1998, Powell River School District, Powell River, BC.
British Columbia School Accreditation, 1995, 1997 & 1998, External Team Member.
Issues in Cross-cultural Communication, 1996,1997 & 1998, University of Victoria.
"Awareness and Training Through Diversity" Workshop, Nechako Lakes School District, Vanderhoof, BC.
Kwa Kwa La Language I.R.P. Workshop, Cambell River School District, Cambell River, BC.
Band Operated School Evalutaion, 1995 & 1997, Halfway River Band, Halfway River, BC.
"Upper St.'at'imets 5-12 I.R.P." Review, 1997, Gold Trail School District, Lillooet, BC.
"Cross Cultural Awareness" Workshop, 1997, Lower Vancouver Island Court Clerks, Victoria, BC.
Aboriginal Education Program "Mediation", 1996, School District No. 21 and First Nation Advisory.
"First Peoples' Language Conference", 1995, First Peoples' Cultural Foundation, Vancouver, BC.
"Project Interaction" Conference, BC Aboriginal Network on Disabilities Society, Victoria, BC.
"Re-Visiting The Dream", Developing Aboriginal Education, 1994, Quesnel School District, Quesnel, BC.
"Blue Quills Council Re-organization", 1982, Blue Quills Post Secondary School, St.Paul, Alberta.

"Policies, Regualtions and Procedures Manual" Workshop, 1981, Saddle Lake Band, Alberta.

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