Lunch and Learn: Education Services Agreements
The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector, along with Shelley Knott Fife, PhD Candidate, discuss Education Service Agreements with a focus on Special Education. Link to video
Valuable First Nation Language Planning and Policy Resources
The journey of language revitalization can be challenging, especially when time is of the essence. The work can be daunting whether your First Nation is just beginning or already underway. The COO has reviewed online language planning resources. These resources and tools can help your First Nation establish language revitalization goals and determine what the
Education Media Clips: April 17 to May 5, 2024
Anishinabemowin instructor proud, hopeful as she helps pass language to next generation in Interlake April 17, 2024 Lillian Traverse nearly lost her 1st language in youth amid teasing in school. Now, she's teaching it to kids. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/teaching-anishinabemowin-langauge-kids-ashern-interlake-1.7174423 Students, staff at private North Bay college locked out of courses April 24, 2024 Lack of
Request for Proposals: COO Education Sector – First Nation Post-Secondary Supports Costing Model
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario's project to produce a costing model for post-secondary student support and for First Nation administrators to support learners. Please see the document: 24-04-26 COO RFP PSE Costing Model FINAL PURPOSE & BACKGROUND: Chiefs of Ontario (COO) supports all First Nations in
Lunch and Learn: Part II Services for Blind/Low Vision and Deafblind Learners
The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector, along with the Provincial Demonstration School Branch, Student Support and Field Services Division, and Ministry of Education, discuss services for Blind/Low Vision and Deafblind Learners, admissions to W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind, opportunities for professional development and referral processes to access supports. Link to video Presentation -
Education Media Clips: March 27 to April 9, 2024
Ontario MPPs can now speak their own Indigenous languages at Queen's Park March 27, 2024 Kiiwetinoong MPP recalls being punished for speaking Anishinaabemowin in residential school https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ontario-queens-park-anishinaabemowin-1.7156130 Polar bear paw prints spotted in one First Nation’s school yard April 1, 2024 A polar bear came too close to home for Peawanuck First Nation
Systemic Gaps in Education Project: Wellbeing
The Chiefs of Ontario is launching the next stage in our Systemic Gaps in Education Project. We are hoping your school will join us in reporting on students’ well-being. This video provides an overview. To learn how to participate, or for more information, please contact COO Education Project Lead, Ashley Deacon at ashley.deacon@coo.org. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljZ7nI2qiZ0