News Releases

News Release – National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education Delivers Final Report to National Chief Atleo and Minister Duncan

Child-focused investments in First Nation education will benefit all Canadians

OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Following an extensive, nation-wide engagement process, the members of the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education have delivered their final report to the National Panel’s co-sponsors, Mr. Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Read More...

Media Advisory – National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education to Deliver Final Report

OTTAWA -- On February 8, 2012 the members of the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education will deliver their final report to the Panel’s co-sponsors, Mr. Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, and the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

This private meeting will be followed by an 11:00 AM news conference at the National Press Theatre, where the Panel members will be a Read More...

News Releases – Experts Urge Panel to Deliver Milestone Report to Improve Education for K–12 First Nations Students

Quality First Nations schools an investment that will pay off for all Canadians

OTTAWA, November 22, 2011 – First Nations students have tremendous potential to be successful in school given supportive learning environments, adequate resources, qualified teachers and curriculum inclusive of core academic subjects such as math, sciences and indigenous linguistic and cultural studies, said First Nation leaders, educators and other experts at the National Roundtable on First Nation Read More...

Media Advisory - National Roundtable on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education

OTTAWA -- The National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education will hold a National Roundtable in Ottawa on November 22nd to continue their engagement work to develop an action plan to ensure First Nations students have access to quality education and high school graduation rates improve.

The National Roundtable is the culmination of the Panel’s engagement process which has included extensive discussions and guidance from community leaders, administrators Read More...

News Releases – Panel Hears School Governance, Infrastructure and Stability Key to Student Success at Final Regional Roundtable in Saskatchewan

National Roundtable in Ottawa Will Conclude Engagement Process

SASKATOON, NOVEMBER 18, 2011 – First Nations leaders and education experts in Saskatchewan told the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education that strong governance structures and quality infrastructure are core components of a quality of education system and key to increasing high school graduation rates for First Nation students. Teachers, principals, parents, students and community leade Read More...

News Releases – Panel Hears Parental and Community Involvement Key to Student Success

Visits with students, teachers and parents in Goose Bay and Sept-ÃŽles highlight seventh regional engagement session

Québec City, November 12, 2011 – The importance of parental involvement is a key factor in student achievement, underscored teachers and school administrators meeting with the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education in Labrador and Québec. There is a strong connection between a student’s success in school and their parents’ in Read More...

Media Advisory - National Panel in Saskatchewan to Meet with First Nation Leaders, Educators, Elders, Parents and Students

Development of blueprint for action to improve education systems, programs and success for First Nation students focus of discussions

The National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education will hold a series of meetings in Saskatchewan on November 15th and 16th, to engage with First Nations representatives as it works to develop an action plan to ensure First Nation students have access to quality education and high school graduation rates improve.

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Media Advisory - National Panel in Québec to Meet with First Nation Leaders, Educators, Elders, Parents and Students

Development of blueprint for action to improve K – 12 school systems and outcomes for First Nation students focus of discussions

The National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education will hold a series of meetings in Québec from November 8th to 10th, to engage with First Nations and government representatives as it works to develop a blueprint for action plan to ensure First Nation students have access to quality education and high school gradua Read More...

News Releases – Panel Hears of Progress and Challenges from Three Treaty Organizations in Alberta

Visits to Kipohtakaw Education Centre, Tsuu T’ina High School and Swan River First Nation School garner input from students, parents, and teachers

EDMONTON, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 – First Nations leaders in Alberta told the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education that true partnerships between First Nations and provincial and federal governments are key to strengthening learning and educational success for First Nations students.

Citing momentum f Read More...

Media Advisory - National Panel in Alberta to Meet with First Nation Leaders, Educators, Elders, Parents and Students

Development of blueprint for action to improve K – 12 school systems and outcomes for First Nation students focus of discussions

The National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education will hold a series of meetings in Alberta from October 31st to November 3rd, to engage with First Nations representatives as it works to develop a blueprint for action plan to ensure First Nation students have access to quality education and high school graduation rates improve. Read More...

News Release - Panel Hears More on Emerging Theme: Systemic Supports Key to Improving Quality of K – 12 Education and Increasing High School Graduation Rates

Innovative outreach and mentorship of on-reserve youth by universities and college another bright spot in visit to Manitoba

WINNIPEG, October 21, 2011 – First Nations leaders and education experts in Manitoba urged the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education to recommend First Nations-controlled second- and third-level organizations and services, similar to those provided for the benefit of public schools by local boards of education and provincial mi Read More...

News Release – First Nations Educators in Atlantic Provinces Highlight Student Successes and Recommend Actions for Better Outcomes for Learners

MONCTON, October 6, 2011 – High school graduation rates among First Nations students in Nova Scotia in 2009-10 were over 70 per cent, considerably higher than in other Atlantic provinces and the national average of 35 per cent for First Nation students on reserves, heard the National Panel on Elementary and Secondary Education. The Panel is in Atlantic Canada seeking advice and recommendations for its blueprint for action to improve academic success for First Nations child Read More...

News Release – Panel Hears Equitable Funding, Language, Culture and Technology Key to Improving High School Graduation Rates

VANCOUVER, September 30, 2011 – A funding agreement which guarantees predictable, stable and equitable financial resources remains the biggest hurdle to delivering a quality education system for First Nations students in British Columbia, First Nations leaders and educators told the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education this week.

Language and cultural programming, as well as academic curriculum, were repeatedly cited as fundamental t Read More...

News Release – Panel Meets Ontario First Nations

National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education Meets with Ontario First Nations

OTTAWA, ON, September 15, 2011 - The National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education was welcomed on Treaty 3 sacred territory on September 14, 2011, for its first of 8 regional roundtable discussions.

First Nation participants including students, parents, elders, teachers, education administrators and community leaders attended the roundtable discussion. Read More...

News Release - Panel Starts Engagement Phase

First Nation Education Panel Starts Engagement Phase

TORONTO, ONTARIO, (June 28, 2011) –The National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education started the engagement phase of its work with a visit to Akwesasne First Nation on June 24th.

Scott Haldane, Chair of the Panel issued the following statement.

The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations have give Read More...

News Release - Engagement Process Launched

Minister Duncan and National Chief Atleo launch engagement process for First Nation elementary and secondary education

Ottawa, Ontario (June 21, 2011) - The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, today officially launched an engagement process to explore solutions that will improve First Nation elementary and seco Read More...

News Release - Creation of Panel

Government of Canada and Assembly of First Nations Announce the Creation of a Panel of Experts to Lead Engagement on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (December 9, 2010) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and non‑status Indians, and Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, announced today that a Panel of Experts will be created Read More...