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First Nations/M étis Advisory Council

First Nations/M étis Advisory Council. Kelsey Starblanket, PVSD Michael Starr, Star Blanket Cree Nation. First Nations/M étis Advisory Council. Board-directed Initiative Current Membership

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First Nations/M étis Advisory Council

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  1. First Nations/Métis Advisory Council Kelsey Starblanket, PVSD Michael Starr, Star Blanket Cree Nation

  2. First Nations/Métis Advisory Council • Board-directed Initiative • Current Membership • Three Metis Locals are represented, all four Tribal Councils have been invited, but have yet to attend a meeting (TATC, FHQTC, SET4TC, YTC) • Partnership • Trust

  3. FN/MAC Membership List First Nations & Métis Advisory Council – March 26, 2009 Cowessess First Nation - Kelly Freemont, Bill Desnomie, Pearl Lerat Carry The Ketltle Nakota Nation - Joe O’Watch, Carol Hotamani Kahkewistahaw First Nation - Georgina Louison, Iris Taypotat Little Black Bear’s Band - Perry Bellegarde, Robert Bellegarde Pasqua First Nation (observer) - Lorraine Cyr Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation - Angela Pratt Ochapowace First Nation - Heather Bear Okanese First Nation - Richard Stonechild Peepeekesis First Nation (observer) - Joy Sapp Sakimay First Nation - Randall Sparvier Debra Keequatooway Wayne Keequatooway Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation - Herman Goodpipe, Noreen Deegan Star Blanket Cree Nation - Marcel Starr, Mike Starr Touchwood Agency Tribal Council - Ian Kelln Métis Nation of Saskatchewan - Maurice Cardinal - Benard Tripp - Beverly Worsley Ministry of Education - Lori Whiteman Prairie Valley School Division - Joanne Cunningham - Cindy Focht - Sharon McCarthy - Kelsey Starblanket

  4. First Nations/Métis Advisory Council • We have representatives from 12 of 15 first Nations as well as three Metis locals • Two First Nations chose to be observers and six have nominated members to sit on the council • Tremendous legwork required • First Nation visits • Complex structure • Many stakeholders – different backgrounds

  5. First Nations/Metis Advisory Council • PVSD will continue to invite all potential partners to participate in the work of the advisory council and be respectful of their choice whether or not to participate • The continuation or potential termination of the Advisory Council is contingent upon the impact of the work of the Advisory Council has on policies and practices in PVSD.

  6. First Nation/Metis Advisory Council • Our Vision Statement: SUCCESS FOR ALL CHILDREN THROUGH HOLISTIC LEARNING. • Our Mission Statement: TO SHARE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CHILDREN’S SUCCESS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

  7. First Nations/Metis Advisory Council • Work plan: PVSD prepared a work plan on behalf of this group and with their permission • Our plan is for this school year and is quite ambitious • Next years (2009-2010) plan will be developed together.

  8. First Nations/Metis Advisory Council First Nations and Metis Advisory Council Annual Work Plan (preliminary for Jan. to June 2009) January 8, 2009 • January 8 • Vision/Mission/Terms of Reference • Aboriginal Employment Development Program • Annual Work Plan Overview • February 6 • Research Project/ATFSL/Advisory Council/Promising Practices Symposium  • (Lori Whiteman and Joanne Cunningham) • Elder and Cultural Advisor Handbook (Kelsey) • Prepare to meet with the Board of Education (Advisory Council) • Preliminary Discussion regarding "Cultural Affirmation/Lifelong Learning Event" • Review Advisory Council Annual Work plan (Advisory Council) • March 11 – Invitation to meet with the Board of Education to discuss: • Advisory Council Vision/Mission/Terms of Reference (Advisory Council spokesperson) and Work Plan for 09/10 • Provincial Continuous Improvement Framework and 09/10 PVSD Strategic  Plan                         (Lori Whiteman and Ben Grebinski) • Provincical/PVSD/Regina Catholic Research Project (Lori Whiteman and Joanne) • Promising Practices Symposium in Saskatoon April 1 & 2 (Lori Whiteman) • Cultural Affirmation/ Lifelong Learning Event in June (Advisory Council/Board Event)    • April  1 & 2 • Promising Practices Symposium (Saskatoon) • Sub- Committee to meet before or after Symposium: Plan June culture event • (Subcommittee comprised of Advisory Council and Board Education Equity reps) • May • First Nations and Metis Leadership Group Meeting (principals, catalyst members and advisory council members) • Sub - Committee to meet and finalize plan for Cultural Affirmation/Lifelong Learning Event • June • Advisory Council/Board Cultural Affirmation/Lifelong Learning Event (participants: Advisory Council, Board members, CAC, catalyst teachers, principals, ministry guests)

  9. First Nations/Metis Advisory Council • Tied to ATFSL The Advisory Council will be reviewing an Elders/Cultural advisor handbook recently created by PVSD Handbook not a new idea but is vital to create understanding and establishing and maintaining local contacts – increases relationships

  10. Observations of a FN/MAC member • Council is a good thing and has proven itself necessary • Advised to proceed cautiously • Committed to making things better • Like what PVSD has introduced • Strongly endorsed by Chief Michael Starr

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