Knowing the past, facing the future : Indigenous education in Canada /
In 1867, Canada's federal government became responsible for the education of Indigenous peoples. Status Indians and some Métis would attend schools on reserves, while non-Status Indians and some Métis would attend provincial schools. The system set the stage for decades of broken promises and m...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Vancouver :
Purich Books,
[2019]
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| Summary: | In 1867, Canada's federal government became responsible for the education of Indigenous peoples. Status Indians and some Métis would attend schools on reserves, while non-Status Indians and some Métis would attend provincial schools. The system set the stage for decades of broken promises and misguided experiments that are only now being rectified in the spirit of truth and reconciliation. Knowing the Past, Facing the Future traces the arc of Indigenous education since Confederation and draws a road map of the obstacles that need to be removed before the challenge of reconciliation can be met. This insightful volume is organized in three parts. The opening chapters examine colonial promises and practices, including the treaty right to education and the establishment of day, residential and industrial schools. The chapters in Parts 2 and 3 are written alternately from within Indigenous and Western paradigms. Parts 2 focuses on the legacy of racism, trauma and dislocation. Part 3 explore contemporary issues in curriculum development, assessment, leadership and governance. At a time when decolonizing Canada's education system remains a struggle, this innovative collection reveals the possibilities and potential pitfalls associated with incorporating Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous teaching and healing practices into school courses and programs. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780774880343 0774880341 |