February 22, 2005
Concordia University, Montreal
Recent Research
and Background
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Creating a Culture of Learning
C. Community Learning
Recommendations of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (1996)
Chapter 5: The Commission recommends that
3.5.3
Federal, provincial, and territorial governments co-operate to support an integrated early childhood education funding strategy that
(a) extends early childhood education services to all Aboriginal children
regardless of residence;
(b) encourages programs that foster the physical, social, intellectual and spiritual development of children, reducing distinctions between child care, prevention and education;
(c) maximizes Aboriginal control over service design and administration;
(d) offers one-stop accessible funding; and
(e) promotes parental involvement and choice in early childhood education options.
3.5.11
High school programs be extended to communities, using cost-effective options agreed upon by parents and families, including
(a) complete school facilities for local high school delivery;
(b) regional high schools in Aboriginal communities;
(c) culturally appropriate, interactive distance education; and
(d) seasonal institutes.
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