ABORIGINAL EDUCATION ENHANCEMENTS BRANCH


GOALS

  • To improve school success for all Aboriginal students
  • To increase Aboriginal voice in the public education system
  • To increase knowledge of Aboriginal language, culture and history within the public school system
  • To increase Aboriginal communities' involvement and satisfaction with the public school system

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch is responsible for developing policies, procedures and initiatives related to the education of Aboriginal students in British Columbia.

Branch staff:

  • work with school districts and Aboriginal communities in the development and implementation of Enhancement Agreements;
  • participate in the review of curriculum and resources to ensure accurate integration of Aboriginal content and current views of Aboriginal peoples;
  • work with other Ministry divisions on policies and activities related to Aboriginal education.

The Branch is the Provincial Government's primary link with Aboriginal organizations, bands, tribal councils, First Nations, and the Federal Government on matters concerning the education of Aboriginal students.