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AT-A-GLANCE: THE POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Step 1: Foundations
• Recognition of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples
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FOUNDATIONS
CONSULTATION
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• Consultation with legal counsel to guide the process and policy development
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• Policy development in collaboration with stakeholders
• Broad consultation with Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders
IMPLEMENTATION
1 Step 3: Implementation
• Communication to ensure broad understanding of the policy
and its purpose
2 • Data gathering and ongoing communication
• Development of a data collection methodology
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This resource document has been developed in cooperation with the Keewatin- Patricia District School Board, the Kenora Catholic District School Board, and the Toronto District School Board, as well as with First Nation and Métis 1
representatives. Representatives of these organizations provided descriptions of their experiences in developing policies for voluntary, confidential Aboriginal student self-identification.
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• About This Guide
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