Please select a link below for current news and information:
Affective and Effective Schools New Guide for Parents and Educators in First Nations Schools (.ppt)
The New Agenda: A Manifesto for First Nations Education in Ontario
Op-Ed: Fewer Report Cards But Better Communication
Teachers Love Their Jobs - Despite High Stress
New Measures to Improve Inclusive Education
Student Achievement on the Rise at Every Ontario School Board
Getting Ready For School Begins At Home
First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP)
Camp Firesteel ~ First Nations Forestry Youth Employment Program
Native Drop Out Rates are Scary
McGuinty government increasing opportunities for skills training in the North
Unlocking the Potential of Aboriginal Students (webcast)
Wawatay News: http://www.wawataynews.ca/
Turtle Island News: http://www.theturtleislandnews.com/
Turtle Island Native Network: http://www.turtleisland.org/
Windspeaker News: http://www.ammsa.com/
Thunder Bay Community Information Database
SNOW: Special Needs Opportunity Windows
Bill C-7: The First Nations Governance Act
Social Inclusion and Education
Canadian School Boards Association
Racism = Social Exclusion for Aboriginal Youth in Thunder Bay
Announcements
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Education Authority Information
Draft Aboriginal Education Policy Framework (.pdf)
Policy Framework Memo (.pdf)
NAN Ed Committee Meeting Minutes July 29 2006 (.pdf)
NAN Ed Committee Strategic Planning Forum Final Report (.pdf)
Matawa Mentorship Guide
Matawa Mentorship Guide (.pdf)
Helpful Websites
Federal
| Organization | Website |
| INAC | |
| Human Resources Canada | |
| Industry Canada |
First Nation Organizations
| Organization | Website |
| K-Net | |
| Assembly of First Nations | |
| Chiefs of Ontario | http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/education/ed_reference.html |
| NAN | |
| FNESC |
Learning Institutes
| Organization | Website |
| Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) | |
| Wahsa Distance Education Centre | |
| Keewaytinook Internet High School (KiHS) |
First Nation Post Secondary Education and Training Institutes
| Organization | Website |
| Aboriginal Institutes Consortium | |
| Oshki Pimache-O-Win Education and Learning Institute | |
| Seven Generations Education & Training Institute | |
| Confederation College | |
| Negahneewin College of Academic and Community Development | |
| NNEC and Brock University's Bachelor of Education Program including Indigenous Knowledge and Land-Based Curriculum | |
| Lakehead University | |
| Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (University) | |
| First Nations Technology Institute | |
| Six Nations PolyTechnical Institute | |
| Ontario College Application Service | http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/Home |
Ontario Education Websites
| Organization | Website |
| Ministry of Education & Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities | |
| Ontario Principals Council | |
| EQAO |
Language & Culture
| Organization | Website |
| Ojibway Cree Cultural Centre | |
| Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre | |
| Four Directions Teachings |
Student Awards & Bursaries
| Organization | Website |
| Dennis Franklin Cromarty Memorial Fund | |
| Aboriginal Scholarship and Bursary Guide | |
| Information on Aboriginal Health - Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries for all disciplines | |
| Financial Assistance - Aboriginal Portal Canada | http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/ao20011.html |
| MuchMusic Aboriginal Youth Scholarship | http://www.muchmusic.com/proudtosupport/aboriginalyouthscholarship |
Bullying
| Organization | Website |
| Bullying - CBC Special | |
| Bullying Resources | |
| Bullying Resources for Students & Teachers | |
| Steps to Stop Bullying | |
| Bullying Resources for Kids | |
| Workshop for Educators: "Bullying Prevention Education: The Role of School Leaders" Workshop | http://www.principals.on.ca/cms/display.aspx?pid=4403&nav=push&cid=5154 |
| Registry of Bullying Prevention Programs - Ministry of Education |
Grants & Funding Opportunities
| Organization | Website |
| Aboriginal Arts Secretariat - Canada Council for the Arts | |
| Elder/Youth Legacy Program: Support for Aboriginal Artistic Practices (Pilot) | http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/aboriginal/vv127913248337770380.htm |
| Ontario Trillium Foundation |
For Youth
| Organization | Website |
| NAN Decade for Youth | |
| Lead Your Way! National Role Model Program | |
| Chiefs of Ontario Youth Crew | |
| National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation | |
| The Ontario Premier's Kid Zone | |
| "The Seventh Generation Helping to Heal" by NAN Decade Youth Council |
Sports and Recreation
| Organization | Website |
| Ontario Aboriginal Sport Circle | |
| Ontario Track & Field Association |
Websites for Teachers
| Organization | Website |
| Education Quality and Accountability Office | |
| Educators for Social Responsibility | |
| First Nations Education Steering Committee | |
| Education Leadership Canada | |
| Resources for Teachers - Aboriginal Portal Canada | http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/ao31045.html |
| First Nations Education Council |
Additional Curriculum Sites of Interest
- K-12 Themed Resources (Tobacco Free, Winter Olympics, Earth Day, Hurricanes, etc.)
Classroom Resource Suppliers
- Native Refections
For Teachers - Assistance for Classroom Website Links
- Letter Generator (field trip, permission, trouble at school)
- Grade 1 Math Sheets (Pre-made)
- Grade 1 Math Flashcards (Pre-made)
- Grade 2 Math Sheets (Pre-made)
- Grade 2 Math Flashcards (Pre-made)
- Grade 3 Math Sheets (Pre-made)
- Grade 3 Math Flashcards (Pre-made)
- Grade 4 Math Sheets (Pre-made)
Aboriginal Self-Identification Policy
In Thunder Bay, two local school boards, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (TBCDSB) and Lakehead Public Schools (LPS) have both developed a voluntary "Aboriginal Self-Identification Policy."
Aboriginal Self-Identification Policy
For more information:
TBCDSB: E-mail Omer Belisle , Aboriginal Liaison Officer
LPS: Visit their Web site
