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
Landmark agreement ushers in new era of equity for FN students May 9, 2024 The new engagement framework, which has been described as "monumental," will see four First Nations in the region gain equitable representation within the Superior-Greenstone District School Board. https://www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/landmark-agreement-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-equity-for-first-nation-students-8720545 Ontario Improving Mental Health Care for Postsecondary Students May 9, 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
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
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 -
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
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
Findings from the Review of the Implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Ontario School Boards Report produced by Chiefs of Ontario and the First Nations Lifelong Learning Table suggest that improvements can be made to support First Nations learners who are accessing services through Jordan’s Principle. The report includes recommendations to improve the implementation of Jordan’s
Its only school ripped away by arson, Eabametoong First Nation focuses on healing and keeping kids in class February 14, 2024 Leaders of First Nation in northwestern Ontario push for temporary school to be built by fall https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/eabametoong-first-nation-school-arson-1.7113941 Why Are Ontario Post-Secondary Schools in Fiscal Disarray? February 13, 2024 https://www.tvo.org/video/why-are-ontario-post-secondary-schools-in-fiscal-disarray Moose
During the 2023 Fall Chiefs Assembly, First Nation Leadership in Ontario accepted the attached Systemic Gaps Project Student Outcomes and Systemic Gaps Project Suspensions reports as key evidence for work being undertaken by the First Nations Life Long Learning Table (FNLLT). The two documents are the first to be released under the COO Systemic Gaps
