The Inherent & Treaty Rights Based Education
Why is a new system needed?
- The provincial system was not designed for First Nations, and does not meet our needs
- Provincial funding formula does not capture the unique needs of on reserve schools
- Addressing long-standing gaps over time unique to the context of First Nations and the impacts of colonial systems
- First Nations have a special relationship based on Treaties and our Inherent Rights
- The new system is based on the priorities outlined in the strategic plan and the input of the Nations (to date)
- The new system is built to be stable and sustainable
- Address long-standing gaps and urgent needs
- Does not depend on government departments to assume or predict funding for the Nations
