Metis education 1984 - 2013

The Ghitter Report

Jan 1, 1984

The general state of Native education in Alberta is deplorable.The failure to respond to the special needs of Native students has been a shameful act of intolerance and misunderstanding.

Native Education Policy

Mar 25, 1987

Alberta Education response to Ghitter. It identified the need to have more opportunities for "all students" to gain an appreciation of Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal Education Initiatives

Jul 28, 1994

Aboriginal Language Programs - Blackfoot and Plains Cree; no Michif language option as of 2013. Curricular materials two of 35 listed resources are Metis specific.

Education Advisory Review Committee 1999

Jan 1, 1999

Funding was provided to MNAA to provide input into reivew.
Over 5000 First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people were consulted.

Strengthening Relationships 2000 Framework

Sep 1, 2000

Endorsed by The Honourable Pearl Calahasen, Associate Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, in September 2000.

2002 First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework

Jan 1, 2002

Improve FNMI education success from K - post secondary;increase parental involvement; strengthen FNMI relationships with key stakeholders; and share a strength based perspective of Aboriginal people with "ALL" Albertans.
“The life-long learning aspirations and potential of First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals and communities are realized through a responsive and accountable public education system that is recognized as a provincial leader in Aboriginal education” (Government of Alberta, 20

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework, A Progress Report,

Nov 1, 2004

The Policy Statement promised encouraging partnerships and discussion with First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents and other stakeholders to realize student centered approaches.
Five goals were identified with closing the gap as the central focus.

Infusion of FNMI perspectives and history into the curriculum

Aug 28, 2006

Implementation was primarily in the Social Studies curriculum.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Policy FrameworkProgress Report 2008

Jul 28, 2008

Reduction from five (5) to three (3) goals for FNMI students.

First Nations Education Mou

Feb 23, 2010

Over 100 experts involved.

Metis Parent Guide

Jul 28, 2010

MNA in partnership with Alberta Education developed this guide.

Metis Education funding cut - $75,000.00

May 31, 2013