The Panel acknowledges the contribution of the Education Secretariat, who supported the Panel throughout its engagement process with First Nations and other Canadians; the facilitators of the engagement sessions; and the consultants who provided research and writing support to the Panel and communication and media relations advice. [...] A strong First Nation Education System would be built upon a solid foundation that encompasses the following: • The co-creation of legislation in the form of a First Nation Education Act that outlines responsibilities for each partner in the system and recognizes and protects the First Nation child’s right to their culture, language and identity, a quality education, funding of the system, and Fir [...] We need Canada and First Nations to pledge that they will work together to improve the lives of First Nation students through the development of an effective education system… properly funded, respectful of First Nation language, culture and identity, and able to provide opportunities for life choices and options, including making a positive contribution to the community and participating in the C [...] Recommendations 1. Co-create a Child-Centered First Nation Education Act 2. Create a National Commission for First Nation education to support education reform and improvement 3. Facilitate and support the creation of a First Nation education system through the development of regional First Nation Education Organizations (FNEO) to provide support and services for First Nation schools and First Nat [...] There are many examples of First Nation students achieving their education aspirations, of dedicated and inspiring First Nation educators and leaders, of First Nation schools providing strong education programs balanced with cultural and language training to build First Nation students’ sense of pride and identity, and of education organizations coordinating and providing strong supports and servi
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