First Nations voice adds input on challenges in Aboriginal education

For the first time the provincial government and First Nation leaders will work together to improve the educational success of First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students.On Oct. 13 the Government of Alberta announced the establishment of the FNMI Education Partnership Council. The objective of the collaboration is to increase educational opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal learners and decrease the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners. Jaret Cardinal, Grand Chief of Treaty 8 and Sucker Creek First Nation is happy that Aboriginal leaders have a chance to have involvement and share ideas. Read more>>