Education Working Committee
Mandate:
To promote an environment in which Mi'kmaq/Nova Scotia/Canada can come together in cooperation to discuss issues, develop practical solutions, and recommend appropriate actions with respect to Mi'kmaq educators in Nova Scotia.
To focus on practical, achievable common objectives with respect to early childhood, elementary/secondary, post-secondary, adult education programs, and related issues that impact Mi'kmaw students in Nova Scotia.
To act as an advisory committee and as a consultation mechanism for Mi’kmaw education policy in Nova Scotia in support of the Mi’kmaw community, Canada and Nova Scotia.
The Education Working Committee includes representatives from:
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Union of Nova Scotia Indians
Nova Scotia Native Women's Association
Mi'kmaq Language Center of Excellence
Kjipuktuk College
Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs
Nova Scotia Department of Education:
- Public Schools Branch, Mi’kmaq Services Division
- Skills and Learning Branch
2011-2012 Work Plan Goals:
- To promote the restoration and preservation of the Mi’kmaw language through revitalization activities.
- To advocate and promote the integration of Mi’kmaq culture in Early Childhood Education, delivery of community-based training and exceptionalities training in Early Childhood Programs.
- To advocate and promote science and math in Mi’kmaw schools.
- To advocate and promote Mi’kmaw student transition from trades education and training to employment.
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