FNMIs

Research professor Allan Luke talks about the importance of passing on the wisdom of elders…

Dr. Lisa Lunney Borden shares her work in supporting mathematics with the Mi’kmaw community in…

By drawing on the knowledge of many voices who are working to foster well-being for…

Susan Dion discusses her study of collaborative inquiry involving educators working with community partners to meet the needs of Indigenous students. The study clearly revealed the importance of involving community members as partners throughout the inquiry process.

Susan Dion gives a straightforward account of the historical perspective educators need to think about as they work collaboratively to support Aboriginal education. She speaks of the need to be co-learners who approach their participation from a position of respect for Aboriginal world views.

In this video series, experts in Aboriginal education share insights on how to improve achievement for all students. The importance of educating all students about indigenous history and current issues is emphasized.

This series of videos has captured the thinking and work that was shared with educators,…

Professor Susan Dion shares what she’s learned about storytelling and community building at the Student…

Dr. Susan Dion shares key findings from her evaluation of First Nation, Métis and Inuit-focused Collaborative Inquiry teams. Her report is based on interviews with teachers, FNMI community partners, and school and system leaders within 15 school districts across Ontario. Susan shares the challenges, successes and next steps in guiding educators to increase FNMI student achievement and well-being, learning with and from FNMI community partnerships and increasing educator and student knowledge, understanding and awareness of FNMI histories, cultures and perspectives.

Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux has dedicated her life to building bridges of understanding, and sees endless merit in bringing people from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds together to engage in practical dialogue. She is deeply committed to public education and active youth engagement.

The government of Ontario has made improved student achievement in literacy and numeracy the centerpiece of its mandate. The first step in realizing this goal requires that every student in Ontario will reach their full potential in reading, writing and mathematics. By 2008, 75 percent of students will reach or exceed the provincial standard.