Northern Ontario chiefs don't like the First Nations Education Act
Chiefs in northern Ontario have issued a resounding “no” to the federal government’s proposed First Nations Education Act.
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Transition to city life for Aboriginal students isn't always easy
It’s not uncommon for Aboriginal students to leave their rural home for a better education.
First Nation children still forced off-reserve to get education
Leaving home for a better education is not uncommon.
What is uncommon is when kids as young as thirteen have to do it.
NWT gets new education plan
Graduation rates for aboriginal students in the northwest territories are among the lowest in the nation.As Wayne Rivers reports the territories government has unveiled a new plan that they say does just that.
Ottawa-appointed chair of blue-ribbon education panel says proposed First Nations Education Act falls short
For weeks Scott Haldane led a panel across the country talking to people about how to fix First Nations education. The former chair of a joint panel looking into First Nations education says the government proposed legislation falls short of what recommended.
Pukatawagan rejects proposed First Nation Education Act
The United Nations recently visited the northern Manitoba community of Pukatawagan.
Another report highlights education gap
Another report has been released highlighting the gaps for Aboriginal children in the education system.
Chiefs of Ontario call proposed First Nations Education Act a 'step backward'
The chiefs of Ontario aren’t happy with the federal government.
They’re reacting to the draft First Nations Education Act released earlier this week.
Ottawa: education reform comes before cash
The Harper government says it’s trying to address dismal education outcomes by bringing on-reserve schools up to par with provincially run schools.