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Anishinabek Education System: Empowering Our Future for a Brighter Tomorrow

The Anishinabek Education System (AES) is a holistic learning path that celebrates Anishinabek ways of knowing, aiming to empower First Nations communities and restore jurisdiction over education. This National Forum discusses the benefits, challenges, and goals of the AES, highlighting the AES vision for education and the importance of working together to secure sufficient funding and governance for First Nations education.

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Anishinabek Education System: Empowering Our Future for a Brighter Tomorrow

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  1. The Anishinabek Education System First nation directors of education National forum 2019

  2. AES Vision • VISION • AnishinawbeAadzwin. AnishinawbeBimaadzwin. • A holistic learning path using Anishinabek ways of knowing, celebrating a bright future for our people. • MISSION • Embracing Our Past – Empowering Our Future

  3. Kinoomaadziwin Education Body

  4. Benefits of the AES

  5. Benefits of the AES

  6. Challenges of the AES • First Nations have to work together to: • make decisions on education governance funding allocations (not program and services funding) • identify educational priorities and how to address those priorities • create system structures that reflect and respect First Nation jurisdiction • secure sufficient funding to support the implementation of the AES vision of education

  7. Complexity of KEB Operations

  8. Overall Guiding Principles

  9. Education Goals

  10. Advancing Our Goals – Negotiations for Education Self-Government 2017 • Signed Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement and Master Education Agreement • Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement Act received royal assent 2015 • Completed table-level negotiations with Canada 2011 • Incorporated the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body 1995 • Mandate to restore jurisdiction over education • Started open negotiations with Canada • Started community consultations 2002 • Signed Agreement in Principle with Canada • 1997 • Established Education Working Group • Initiated First Nation constitution development 2018 • Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement came into effect • AES officially launched 2005 • Approached Ontario to enter into negotiations on education • 2014 • Setback • Bill C33, First Nations Education Act, was introduced. • Distracted the First Nations from focusing on negotiations 2006 • First Nations endorsed the AES structure 2007 • Signed MOU with Ontario respecting education

  11. Anishinabek Approach – The Double Bilateral Approach

  12. Agreements with Canada • 1995 Grand Council mandate to negotiate for Canada’s recognition of our inherent jurisdiction over education • Anishinabek control over Anishinabek education for JK to Grade 12 • Negotiated the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement, the Education Fiscal Transfer Agreement and the Education Implementation Plan

  13. Agreements with Ontario • A separate bilateral process • Practical arrangements to support the operation of the Anishinabek Education System under Anishinabek jurisdiction • Memorandum of Understanding (signed 2009) • Master Education Framework Agreement (signed in 2015) • Master Education Agreement (signed in 2017)

  14. Strategic Plan to Establish the AES • Grand Council Resolution (2013) • First Nation representative board of directors of the Kinoomaadzawin Education Body established and responsible for implementing the Strategic Plan (2013): • Establish partnerships • Support discussions with Ontario • Education Communications

  15. Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement

  16. Education Fiscal Transfer Agreement

  17. Bill C-61 • Legislation to enact the Anishinabek Education Agreement

  18. Master Education Agreement

  19. EFTA: Federal Funding Successes Challenges Implementation funds were split between 2 different contribution agreements The budget does not adequately fund true costs of governance & education services ISC processes are time consuming to address extraordinary circumstances • Able to use implementation funds for the 1st year of operation • Funding for the 1st year of self-government was indexed to 2018-19 values • Effecting changes in ISC standard report templates

  20. TPA: Ontario Funding Successes Challenges Agreed FTA budget matches the school year rather than the fiscal year (1st year budget extends from April 1, 2018 to August 30, 2019) Agreed FTA budget is structured around 18 projects requiring specific financial & activity reporting • Specific funds are provided for community projects to support student success • Gained funding for 6.5 employment positions within the KEB/First Nations • Financial commitment toward a longitudinal study • Financial support for relationship building between the First Nations and provincial schools

  21. Fiscal Agreements – Initial Year

  22. Human Capital Challenges Successes Board of Directors are experienced & knowledgeable in education People are making a commitment to work for the KEB because they believe in the system Qualified Anishinabek candidates available for employment positions • Only 2 employees were hired by effective date • Approved salary levels are low in comparison to rates paid by school boards • Taking significant time to recruit employees

  23. Lessons Learned – Human Capital • Hire full complement of staff prior to implementation of the system to ensure effective and efficient operations • Offer salaries and benefits comparable to similar positions in other education systems • Orientation and on-going training are required on the new education system • Required work place technology should be available and operational in advance of staffing positions

  24. Student Information Management System – Implementation Timeline

  25. Implementation Timeline

  26. Information System Challenges Successes Technology has significantly advanced since the start of EFTA negotiations. Some costs are significantly lower, i.e. teleconference, video conferencing, student information management system The Master Education Agreement provides for the assignment of an OEN to each First Nation student Data & Information Sharing Agreement outlines how student data, from the provincial system, will be shared within the AES Access to IT support from external providers • The First Nations expected that the AES student information management system would be operational April 1st • The 23 First Nations are not operating on the same information management system platforms • The student data for those who attend provincial schools are maintained on school board information management systems

  27. Lessons Learned – Information System • It takes significant time to secure the requisite approvals to allow for the sharing and use of student data and information • Securing privacy of student data and information is complicated and requires focused attention • Implementation of a common student information management system among the First Nation will take time • Collection of student data and information is important for decision-making on investments in education as well as assessing and reporting on student success and achievement

  28. Banking Challenges Successes Great relationship with the RBC Signing authorities and staff worked within existing limitations to meet banking requirements Adapted internal processes to address challenges • Bank signatories are spread across Northern Ontario • Transfers to First Nations are significant • Did not fully understand the online banking requirements & limitations

  29. Lessons Learned - Banking • Need a strong relationship with account manager at your financial institution • Set up & training on online banking system is crucial • Effective controls over electronic funds transfer are important

  30. Communications • The development of a communications strategy has started. Until this strategy is approved by the board, the following is taking place: • Development of KEB website • Twitter Account • Facebook Account • Signage and Posters • Board Communiqués • Monthly Newsletter to 23 PFNs

  31. Communications with 23 PFNs Challenges Successes Use of technology to conduct meetings and share information KEB web-site and use of social media • Information provided to the 23 PFNs is not always conveyed to the people who need it • Wide variety of audiences to address with different preferences for receiving communications • Large geographic territory

  32. Lessons Learned - Communications • Meet personally with each First Nation • Important to repeat the same message to the PFNs to ensure the information gets to the right people • Need to reach political leadership, education staff and parents

  33. Bimosen

  34. KEB Work Plans & Reports • AES Strategic Plan • Regional Educational Council priorities • MYAP work plan • Education Implementation • Quarterly reporting based on these work plans will be completed by each staff member

  35. NiigaanGdizhaami Youth Forum • The 4th Annual Niigaan Gdizhaami – We are Moving Forward Together Forum will be held in February 2019 in Toronto  • The 2nd forum that Anishinabek youth formally participate in with representatives from the 23 Anishinabek First Nations, EDU and Ontario District School Boards.

  36. Goals for Youth Participation • to provide an opportunity for youth to learn about educational initiatives • to allow youth to identify educational priorities that are meaningful and support their success and well-being

  37. Anishinaabe Kinoomaadzawin Nongo Anishinaabe Pane

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