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Off-Reserve Aboriginal Action Plan - Youth Engagement

The report is a result of discussions sessions organized by the Métis Nation of BC to discuss the challenges facing Métis youth in urban areas. Education was a key discussion point that emerged. Also discussions around employment, access to…

Aboriginal Education Provincial Advisory Committee. Action Plan: Year 2000-2005

Highlights some of the major achievements in Aboriginal education in Saskatchewan. Outlines areas that require more attention. Specifically calls for all Saskatchewan schools to adopt Aboriginal content and perspectives not just schools with…

The Educational Attainment of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

2012_Stats Canada.pdf
Analysis of educational achievement of Aboriginal peoples in Canada based on the 2011 National Household survey.

Understanding the Value, Challenges, and Opportunities of Engaging Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Workers

2012_Conference Board of Canada.pdf
The Report examines challenges and opportunities that employers face when engaging Aboriginal workers. Provides recommendations for employers, Aboriginal organizations, and policy-makers to improve labour market participation of Aboriginal workers.

Key Policy Issues in Aboriginal Education: An Evidence-Based Approach

2012_CMECb.pdf
The report considers how better data and evidence can be developed to support jurisdictions' efforts to improve academic achievement and attainment of Aboriginal students.

Literature Review on Factors Affecting the Transition of Aboriginal Youth from School to Work

2012_CMEC.pdf
Examines literature concerning the school-to-work experience of Aboriginal youth. Literature review examines the challenges faced by Aboriginal youth in completing their education, and factors that impede their successful transition from school to…

Strengthening Aboriginal Success: Moving toward Learn Canada 2020

2009_CMEC.pdf
Report from a national dialogue held to discuss priorities to eliminating gaps between educational achievements of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students. Focus on 1) strengthening Aboriginal language and culture; 2) Enhance equity in funding; 3)…

Métis Post-Secondary Education Systems: Literature Review

2009_Canadian Council on Learning.pdf
Focus on perspectives of Métis learners, and Métis specific issues. Reviews existing Métis post-secondary institutions. Explores current promising practices across Métis post-secondary education systems. Provides recommendations for future growth and…

Factors Affecting the Use of Student Financial Assistance Programs by Aboriginal Youth

2008_RA Malatest.pdf
Examines factors specific to Aboriginal peoples access to student financial assistance. Specifically, Aboriginal usage and attitude of financial student services, barriers to accessing financial services, and whether financial support is adequate to…