2010

There are a lot of things happening in 2010. The Olympics are the first thing that comes to mind, but there are endless possibilities for what we can do for First Nations education.

In order to move ahead, we have to know where we are. Here is what INAC has posted on their site:

"The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that Aboriginal peoples enjoy the same education opportunities as other Canadians. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has primary responsibility for education for First Nations people on reserve.

What is INAC doing to improve the educational outcomes of Aboriginal people in Canada?

Improving educational outcomes is a shared responsibility. Governments, First Nation organizations, parents and individual students all have a role to play in achieving real results.
With increased opportunities for employment, the Government will continue to foster partnerships that help Aboriginal people get the skills and training to take advantage of job prospects in the North and across Canada."

So I guess INAC is doing all that it feels that it can to improve Aboriginal education. Do we really want to leave it up to someone else to make our collective lives better?