• the preservation and protection of our First Nations languages, cultures and identities through the unique cultural protocols and traditional knowledge
• the enhancement of educational services to increase graduation rates for the First Nations of Treaty 7
• representing Treaty 7 First Nations equally and equitably on a national level by bringing forth a Treaty 7 perspective on educational issues
• developing a positive working relationship with the Federal and Provincial education ministries for the enhancement of educational services
• the development of an effective communication strategy to provide a unified front for Treaty 7 Education Jurisdictions, Treaty 7 Chiefs & T7MC
• the advancement of fiscal accountability through effective educational services and best practices to the funding sources and Treaty 7 Chiefs
• increasing educational opportunities through Post Secondary Institutes and trade schools
• networking with local and regional services in health, social development, and technology to enhance program and services to the education jurisdictions

Projects and Initiatives

• download the old Special Eduction Policy for review here and
• email Lavina Gillespie with comments/revisions

• Read the 2010/2011 Special Education Guidelines here