Tomorrow the Crown and First Nations will hold an historic gathering in Ottawa to discuss the future of aboriginal people in Canada. Up for discussion, as listed on the Assembly of First Nations website, are
- Strengthening the Relationship and Enabling Opportunities (Treaties, rights, governance, jurisdiction, title, etc.)
- Unlocking the Potential of First Nation Economies (economic development, partnerships, land issues)
- Realizing the Promise of First Nations Peoples (education, health, safe and secure communities, etc.)
Education is definitely a priority. Fewer than half of all First Nations kids on and off reserve finish high school in this country. We've examined this in-depth. Here's our interview with Chief Stan Beardy on the lack of full-day kindergarten in First Nation schools.
And here's all we have on the aboriginal child and education. Hope it explains a few things.
