Report on Indigenous Teachers and Leaders in Alberta’s Public School System
Committed to honouring the Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, CASS, in collaboration with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), is pleased to present their “Report on Indigenous Teachers and Leaders in Alberta’s Provincial School System.” Across Alberta, self-identified First Nations, Métis, and Inuit teachers, and school and system leaders are significantly underrepresented. The research report provides insight into the experiences of these educators and aligns with recommendations from the 1996 “Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples” concerning Indigenous teachers, the 2015 “Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Principles and Calls to Action,” and the 2007 “United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” The report will inform CASS’ approach to helping school authorities increase the number of Indigenous teachers and school and system leaders in Alberta.
SLQS Competency: Building Effective Relationships, Ensuring First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education for all Students, School Authority Operations and Resources