Aboriginal Nations Education Liaison
The Liason
WILL ACT AS AN ADVOCATE AND A
LIAISON BETWEEN THE GREATER VICTORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, TEACHERS ,
ADMINISTRATORS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES .AND FOR ALL ABORIGINAL NATIONS
STUDENTS, PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
- The liaison will assist and advise families on educational, social and school issues.
- The liaison will facilitate the relationship between the home and the school environment.
- The liaison will direct and assist students and their families to access the school, community and government resources that support the pursuit of educational and career goals.
- The liaison will
provide a range of formal and informal interventions and support
services to Aboriginal students and families in the inner city.
Educational Support
The Liaison is able to:- Provide a forum for focus groups and information sharing for parents and the community through parenting circles and focus sessions on education.
- Provide academic tutors for students in groups, or one-on-one.
- Facilitate workshops in the school system with parents regarding their role of advocacy for their children.
The Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement
The A.E.E.A will enhance a learning environment where Aboriginal students feel safe, respected and have a positive sense of place and belonging.The Goals
- Goal 1: To increase Aboriginal students’ sense of place, of caring, and of belonging in the public school system.
- Goal 2: We will honour and improve relationships between the Greater Victoria School District and the Aboriginal community and parents.
- Goal 3: To increase awareness and understanding of aboriginal history, traditions and culture.
- Goal 4: To increase the success of all Aboriginal students.
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"Voices of the People”
"Education is the key to success for our youth.” Victoria Native Friendship Centre
"To leave behind a better education System.” Voices of the Students
"…. we are all responsible for the education of our youth.” First Nations Inter Agency Team
"We are thankful for the partnership that we have with our Aboriginal communities.” Superintendent of Schools.
"Education is the key to success for our youth.” Victoria Native Friendship Centre
"To leave behind a better education System.” Voices of the Students
"…. we are all responsible for the education of our youth.” First Nations Inter Agency Team
"We are thankful for the partnership that we have with our Aboriginal communities.” Superintendent of Schools.