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Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.2, Section 55, “Student Trustees” www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90e02_e.htm#BK72
O. Reg. 7/07, “Student Trustees”
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_070007_e.htm
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Aboriginal Education
The policies outlined in the Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework are designed to support learning and achievement for Aboriginal stu- dents and to promote increased awareness in schools about the cultures, histories, and perspectives of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples.
The framework has two areas of focus: targeted strategies and supports for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students; and strategies to increase knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal histories, cultures, and perspectives among all students, teachers, and school board staff. Implementation requires a holistic approach
in order to integrate the framework strategies into all programs, services, and initiatives. School boards will carry out the framework policy through their own school board planning, which will include locally developed targets and voluntary, confidential, Aboriginal student self-identification policies.
The Ontario curriculum includes expectations across all disciplines that school boards can build on to engage First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students and strengthen their pride in the rich heritage of Aboriginal peoples and their contri- butions to Canadian society. The Ontario curriculum also provides opportunities for all students to learn about Aboriginal cultures, histories, and perspectives, and to study Native languages. These learning opportunities are designed to foster a strengthened sense of cultural identity among Aboriginal students.
Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework (2007) www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/fnmiFramework.pdf
Main page on the ministry website:
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/policy.html
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