Council of Ministers of 荔枝直播, Canada > Programs & Initiatives > Indigenous 荔枝直播 > CMEC Educators' Forum on Aboriginal 荔枝直播

Objective

The CMEC educators' forum was to provide an opportunity for educators, researchers, government officials, representatives of Aboriginal organizations, and community members to talk about what works for Aboriginal learners in early childhood education (ECE) and K–12 education. The forum encouraged the sharing of knowledge, facilitated dialogue, and created opportunities for new partnerships.

Note: Simultaneous interpretation was provided for all plenary sessions.

Day 1 – Thursday, December 1, 2011

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration (Riddell Hall)

1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Opening prayers (Riddell Room)

Elder Levinia Brown (Inuit Nation)
Elder Mary Courchene (First Nation)
Elder Norman Fleury (Métis Nation)

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Welcoming address (Riddell Room)

The Honourable Nancy Allan, Minister of 荔枝直播, Manitoba
Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President, University of Winnipeg
Dr. Andrew Parkin, Director General, CMEC

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Opening plenary panel (Riddell Room)
Moving Forward: Ensuring the Success of Aboriginal Students

Darren McKee, Executive Director, Saskatchewan School Boards Association
Eleanor Bernard, Executive Director, Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey
Brenda Humchitt, Principal (retired), Bella Bella Community School, British Columbia

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Health and nutrition break (Hall Lockhart)

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Breakout presentations 1
(Simultaneous interpretation provided where indicated.)

Session 1-1 (Lockhart 1L11)
(Simultaneous interpretation provided)
A: Aboriginal 荔枝直播 in Ontario – Supporting First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Student Achievement
Presenter: Alayne Bigwin, Aboriginal 荔枝直播 Office, Ontario Ministry of 荔枝直播 and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

B: Best Practices in Tripartite Agreements in Aboriginal 荔枝直播
Presenters: John Kershaw and David Roberts, 21st Century Learning Associates Inc.

Session 1-2 (Lockhart 1L07)
A: Dancing with the Elephant: Teacher 荔枝直播 for the Inclusion of FNMI Students
Presenter: Dr. Sherry Peden, Brandon University

B: We Are All Treaty People: A Case Study of Mandatory Treaty 荔枝直播 in Saskatchewan
Presenters: Simone Gareau, Saskatchewan Ministry of 荔枝直播

Session 1-3 (Lockhart 1L04)
A: An Overview of the Northwest Territories Aboriginal Student Achievement Initiative
Presenters: Roy Erasmus, Dan Daniels, and Angela James, Government of the Northwest Territories

B: Aboriginal Adult Literacy Assessment Tool
Presenter: Ross Grandel, Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network Inc.

Session 1-4 (Lockhart 1L12)
A: Building In the Missing Pieces: Adult 荔枝直播 Strategies that Work
Presenter: Melanie Roberts, North West Regional College

B: Mawkinumasultinej: Working Together to Enhance Mi'kmaw Student Learning
Presenters: Dr. Lisa Lunney Borden, Dr. Jeff Orr, and Dr. Elizabeth Munroe, St. Francis Xavier University; Laurianne Stevens and Denise Toney, Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey

Session 1-5 (Lockhart 1L13)
A: Indigenous Perspectives in 荔枝直播al Experience
Presenter: Kevin Lamoureux, University of Winnipeg

B: Recognizing and Nurturing the Talent of Lost Prizes
Presenter: Dr. Ken McCluskey, University of Winnipeg

5:00 – 6:15 p.m. (Lockhart Hall)
Poster sessions

6:30 p.m. (Riddell Room)
Dinner

8:00 p.m.
Optional activity provided by the University of Winnipeg
(Convocation Hall – Space is limited.)
Public lecture delivered by Wade Davis, Visiting Scholar and Fellow, Master's in Development Practice, University of Winnipeg.
Topic: Indigenous Ways of Knowing.

Day 2 – Friday, December 2, 2011

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast (Riddell Room)

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening prayers (Elder) (Riddell Room)

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Plenary panel (Riddell Room)
Partners in Aboriginal 荔枝直播

Rt. Hon. Paul Martin, Martin Aboriginal 荔枝直播 Initiative
Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President, University of Winnipeg
Kevin Chief, Coordinator, Innovative Learning Centre, University of Winnipeg, MLA for Point Douglas

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Health and nutrition break (Lockhart Hall)

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Breakout presentations 2
(Simultaneous interpretation provided where indicated.)

Session 2-1 (Lockhart 1L04)
A: Biomedical Youth Program: Head Start Aboriginal Science 荔枝直播
Presenter: Francis Amara, University of Manitoba

B: The Nexus Between Aboriginal Program Development and Leadership: the Kivalliq Science Educators' Community (KSEC)
Presenter: Jim Kreuger, Kivalliq Science Educators' Community

Session 2-2 (Lockhart 1L07)
A: Proud to Read: Successfully Supporting Early Literacy Development in the Innu Community of Pessamit
Presenters: Dr. Lori Morris, Université du Québec à Montréal; Victoria Riverin, Communauté innue de Pessamit

B: Catching Future Dreams: First Nations K4 Transition to Kindergarten Initiative
Presenters: Lee Walsh and Jacqueline Roy-Patterson, New Brunswick Department of 荔枝直播 and Early Childhood Development

Session 2-3 (Lockhart 1L11)
(Simultaneous interpretation provided)
A: Revitalization of the Teaching and Learning of the Innu Language, Tshakapesh Institute, Uashat (session presented in French)
Presenters: Yvette Mollen and Rose-Hélène Arseneault, Institut Tshakapesh

B: VOICE for Children and Youth
Presenter: Dr. Karen Rempel, Centre for Aboriginal and Rural 荔枝直播 Studies

Session 2-4 (Lockhart 1L12)
A: Evidence-Based Aboriginal 荔枝直播 Research: Lost in Translation – a Case Study
Presenters: Dr. Marlene Atleo and Dr. E. Richard Atleo, University of Manitoba

B: Kaw Tay Whee School: Using Data and Engaging Programming to Guide Transformational Change and Student Success
Presenters: Lea Lamoureux and Neil Penney, Yellowknife 荔枝直播 District No. 1 and The Dettah District 荔枝直播 Authority

Session 2-5 (Lockhart 1L13)
A: Supporting an Equitable Funding Framework — A Funding Formula for First Nation Elementary and Secondary Schools
Presenters: Nancy Doddridge, First Nations 荔枝直播 Council (FNEC), and Jarrett Laughlin, Assembly of First Nations

B: Creating a Culture of Competence
Presenters: Dr. Sharon Friesen, University of Calgary; Brenda Gladstone and Candace Saar, Galileo 荔枝直播al Network

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch (Riddell Room)

Plenary panel (planned in collaboration with the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation) (Riddell Room)
Programs, Policies, and Practices for Student Success

Brett Legault (Métis Nation)
Karen Aglukark (Inuit Nation)
Darcy Joseph Tootoosis (First Nation)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Riddell Room)
Plenary session
Key Policy Issues in Aboriginal 荔枝直播: An Evidence-Based Approach
Dr. Jane Friesen and Dr. Brian Krauth, Simon Fraser University

Many jurisdictions are increasingly looking to formal evidence to aid their decision making about programs and policies that affect Aboriginal learners. In this setting, an improved and more widely understood evidence base can help make better choices, call attention to promising opportunities, and enhance accountability. This presentation will discuss the limitations of the existing evidence base, identify key barriers to generating and sharing evidence, and propose concrete steps forward.

3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Breakout presentations 3
(Simultaneous interpretation provided where indicated.)

Session 3-1(Lockhart 1L11)
(Simultaneous interpretation provided)
A: AVID: A Potentially Promising Program for Aboriginal High- School Students
Presenter: Dr. Reuben Ford, Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC)

B: From Apology to Reconciliation: A Residential Schools Survivors Social Studies Project
Presenters: Greg Pruden and Karen Courchene, Manitoba 荔枝直播

Session 3-2 (Lockhart 1L07)
A: Puppets and iPads — Holistic Early Learning Assessment
Presenters: Jarrett Laughlin, Canadian Council on Learning; Calvin Racette, Regina Public Schools

B: Data-Driven Decision Making in First Nation Schools: A Case Study
Presenter: Dr. Ronnie Miller, Professional Development Seminars, Inc.

Session 3-3 (Lockhart 1L04)
A: Receptivity to Postsecondary 荔枝直播 among Aboriginal Students in Grade 12
Presenter: Dr. Boris Palameta, Social Research and Demonstration Corporation

B: Alternative Secondary-School Programs within Native Friendship Centres Program — An Effective Partnerships Model
Presenters: Sylvia Maracle, Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC); Alayne Bigwin, Aboriginal 荔枝直播 Office, Ontario Ministry of 荔枝直播 and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Session 3-4 (Lockhart 1L12)
A: Walking Together: A Strategy for Indigenous Student Success – Community Learning
Presenter: Kevin Chief, Coordinator, Innovative Learning Centre, University of Winnipeg, MLA for Point Douglas

B: Martin Aboriginal 荔枝直播 Initiative
Presenter: Dr. Carlana Lindeman, Martin Aboriginal 荔枝直播 Initiative

Session 3-5 (Lockhart 1L13)
A: The Fourth R: Uniting Our Nations Programs for Aboriginal Youth: Building Engagement and Healthy Relationships in a Culturally Relevant Framework
Presenters: Dr. Claire Crooks, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); Laura Elliott, Thames Valley District School Board

B: Engaging and Empowering Aboriginal Youth to Promote Academic Success and Overall Well-Being
Presenters: Dr. Claire Crooks, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); Angela Snowshoe, University of Western Ontario

4:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Health and nutrition break (Lockhart Hall)

4:45 – 6:00 p.m.
Breakout presentations 4
(Simultaneous interpretation provided where indicated.)

Session 4-1 (Lockhart 1L12)
A: Partnerships and Practice: PEI's Journey to Improve Mi'kmaq Learner 荔枝直播al Outcomes
Presenters: Darrell DesRoches, Prince Edward Island Department of 荔枝直播 and Early Childhood Development; Allan Gillis, Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island; Kelly Cuan Edwards, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

B: Labrador School Board – ABE Project
Presenter: Wayne Watton, Labrador School Board

Session 4-2 (Lockhart 1L07)
A: Elder in Residence: Making a Difference
Presenters: Calvin Racette and Elder Betty McKenna, Regina Public Schools

B: A Journey toward a Holistic Approach to Aboriginal 荔枝直播
Presenters: Neill Johnson and Reid Hartry, Louis Riel School Division

Session 4-3 (Lockhart 1L04)
A: Programming for Change
Presenters: Renée McGurry and Vincent Solomon, St. James-Assiniboia School Division

B: Programming for Change
Presenters: Renée McGurry and Vincent Solomon, St. James-Assiniboia School Division

Session 4-4 (Lockhart 1L11)
(Simultaneous interpretation provided)
A: A Culturally Relevant Program (Session presented in French)
Presenters: Josée Goulet and Amélie Lainé, Regroupement des centres d'amitié autochtones du Québec [association of native friendship centres]

B: Decolonizing and Indigenizing Our Schools' Aboriginal 荔枝直播 in the Toronto District School Board
Presenters: Dr. Susan Dion, Faculty of 荔枝直播, York University; Cathy Pawis, Toronto District School Board

Session 4-5 (Lockhart 1L13)
A: National Inuit 荔枝直播 Strategy
Presenter: Natan Obed, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated

6:15 p.m.
Closing prayers (Elders) (Riddell Room)
(Simultaneous interpretation provided)

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Poster sessions (Lockhart Hall)

Day 3 – Saturday, December 3, 2011

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast (Riddell Room)

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Opening prayers (Elder) (Riddell Room)

Welcoming address

The Honourable Jackson Lafferty, Minister of 荔枝直播, Culture and Employment, Northwest Territories

9:10 – 10:30 a.m.
Plenary panel (Riddell Room)
Aboriginal 荔枝直播 in the North: Challenges and Successes

Kathy Okpik, Deputy Minister, Department of 荔枝直播, Nunavut
Dan Daniels, Deputy Minister, Department of 荔枝直播, Culture and Employment, Northwest Territories
Pamela Hine, Deputy Minister, Department of 荔枝直播, Yukon

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Health and nutrition break (Lockhart Hall)

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout presentations 5
(Simultaneous interpretation provided where indicated.)

Session 5-1 (Lockhart 1L07)
A: (Re)educating our Teachers: Teaching Aboriginal Topics at the Ontario Institute for Studies in 荔枝直播 of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT)
Presenter: Angela Nardozi, Ontario Institute for Studies in 荔枝直播

B: Essential Skills for the Workplace
Presenters: Bev Kulach and Ted Amendt, Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced 荔枝直播, Employment and Immigration

Session 5-2 (Lockhart 1L12)
A: Measuring Cultural Connectedness as a Protective Factor in Aboriginal Adolescent Mental Health: The Utility of an Aboriginal-Specific Measure of Enculturation
Presenters: Angela Snowshoe and Dr. Claire Crooks, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Centre for Prevention Science

B: Programs and Practices that Make a Difference
Presenters: Margo Greenwood, National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health; Shirley Tagalik, Inukpaujaq Consulting; Mary Burgaretta, British Columbia Aboriginal Child Care Society; Margaret Joyce, Kitikmeot School Operations, Nunavut Department of 荔枝直播

Session 5-3 (Lockhart 1L04)
A: Old Crow Experiential Land-Based Culture Camp
Presenters: Kerri Ceretzke and Stanley Njootli Sr., Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation

B: The SAGE Program: Using the Wilderness to Improve First Nation Student High-School Completion Rates
Presenter: Jeff Horvath, Canadian Rockies Public Schools

Session 5-4 (Lockhart 1L11)
(Simultaneous interpretation provided)
A: Métis 荔枝直播 Kit, Métis Nation of Ontario Resource Development and Engagement to Improve Classroom Practice
Presenters: Scott Carpenter and Dr. Chris Paci, Métis Nation of Ontario

B: Métis Nation of Ontario: Transforming 荔枝直播al Pathways
Presenters: Dr. Chris Paci and Benny Michaud, Métis Nation of Ontario

Session 5-5 (Lockhart 1L13)
A: Punnichy Career Transitions Program
Presenters: Julie Bedel, Donna Nurse, and Larry Bedel, Punnichy Community High School, Horizon School Division

B: Community-Based Summer Camps Across Canada
Presenter: Rhonda Taylor, Frontier College

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and concluding remarks (Riddell Room)

1:30 p.m.
Closing prayers (Elder) (Riddell Room)
(Simultaneous interpretation provided)

Elder Levinia Brown (Inuit Nation)
Elder Mary Margaret Osborne (First Nation)
Elder Mary Courchene (First Nation)
Elder Norman Fleury (Métis Nation)