Education
2nd annual education symposium | Guest speaker dr. david suzuki
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is proud to host it's 2nd Annual Education Symposium, covering topics in Education that matter from across Treaty 8. With Dr. David Suzuki as a guest speaker, the event promises to be an informative few days!
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A Glimpse into first nations education within treaty 8
This is a unique and sometimes surprising inside look at the state of affairs within the Treaty 8 educational system. This relevant and enlightening documentary was produced by Treaty 8 Education Commission and Bear Paw Communications in 2011. It features three Northern Alberta First Nation communities included in the Treaty 8 educational system, Bigstone Cree Nation, Driftpile First Nation and Fort Chipewyan. This story is about the battles and obstacles facing the aboriginal education system and the people who are trying to make positive changes for younger generations.
Music by: Killer Tracks
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Education Commission
The Treaty 8 Education Commission prioritizes communication and collaboration from the membership of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta.
This communication section is a compilation of the Special Education and Special Projects Newsletters and other important documents and reports.
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Special Education
Special Education refers to the meeting of the individual learning needs of First Nations students who have mild, moderate, severe disabilities or gifted/talented abilities. First Nations values embrace the belief that all children can learn and reach their full potential in an environment conducive to meeting their learning needs.
For First Nations with special needs, learning environments must be based on the philosophy of holistic (mind, body, emotion, and spirit) learning and inclusive of language/ culture and parent/community involvement.
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Treaty 8: Education Commission
Find all contact information for the education commission staff.
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Band Operated Schools
There are 17 First Nation Schools within the 5 Tribal Councils and 1 Independent First Nation in the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta region. The contact information for each school is categorized according to the Tribal Council and Independent First Nation regions. The map identifies the schools and their approximate geographical location with Treaty 8 (AB).
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Featured Newsletters
Summer 2013Download PDFWinter 2010Download PDF Fall 2009Download PDF Summer 2009Download PDF Spring 2009Download PDFNew Paths
New Paths is an action plan designed to renew the relationship with the Aboriginal people of Canada. This plan builds on the principles of mutual respect, mutual recognition, mutual responsibility and sharing which were identified in the report of the Royal Commission on
Aboriginal Peoples.
Curriculum Development
The Treaty 8 Centennial Curriculum began as a vision with a group of Treaty 8 Elders, leaders and educators, who wished to commemorate the signing of Treaty No. 8 on June 21, 1899. It is appropriate that this effort has begun at the Social Studies elementary level, which is oriented towards people, history and culture. These materials are developed in conjunction with Treaty 8 teachers and First Nation
Directors of Education.
Treaty 8 (AB) Region Councils
A listing of tribal councils and the first nation bands they include.
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Education resources and information for educators, students and
parents of Treaty 8.