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Decolonization of Maliseet/Mi’kmaq Education

Decolonization of Maliseet/Mi’kmaq Education. By David Perley. Decolonization. Process leading to pre-contact conditions respecting First Nation control Process leading to the dismantling of colonial education Agents of decolonization include both Native and non-Native partners

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Decolonization of Maliseet/Mi’kmaq Education

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  1. DecolonizationofMaliseet/Mi’kmaq Education By David Perley

  2. Decolonization • Process leading to pre-contact conditions respecting First Nation control • Process leading to the dismantling of colonial education • Agents of decolonization include both Native and non-Native partners • Process leading to and eventually sustaining the goal of Self-Determination for First Nations David Perley, Tobique First Nation

  3. Decolonization • Requires changes in education at the First Nation, provincial, and federal levels • Education is used as a tool for cultural revival rather than assimilation • Processing leading to harmony, balance, and healing for all David Perley, Tobique First Nation

  4. Decolonization • Conditions which facilitate the process of decolonization need to be established in mainstream society • Sets in motion a new journey for First Nation societies; a journey of healing, independence, and local control David Perley, Tobique First Nation

  5. DecolonizationProvincial School System • Provincial schools do not attempt to assimilate Maliseet/Mi’kmaq children • Maliseet/Mi’kmaq cultures and languages are recognized and promoted within public schools • Recruitment of Maliseet/Mi’kmaq teachers and administrators David Perley, Tobique First Nation

  6. DecolonizationProvincial School System • Participation of Maliseet’Mi’kmaq people within the provincial education system e.g. district councils, districts, and schools • Maliseet/Mi’kmaq content is incorporated into the provincial curriculum • Curriculum materials portray First Nation people in a positive light and focus on contributions of First Nation societies David Perley, Tobique First Nation

  7. DecolonizationProvincial School System • Public school teachers are required to attend in-service sessions designed to enhance understanding of Maliseet and Mi’kmaq cultures, histories, lifestyles, and conditions • Student teachers are to take Native education courses at Teacher Training institutions David Perley, Tobique First Nation

  8. DecolonizationProvincial School System • Maliseet/Mi’kmaq education policies are adopted and implemented by DOE and school districts • Maliseet/Mi’kmaq education branches are established at the DOE and school district levels David Perley, Tobique First Nation

  9. DecolonizationProvincial School System • Education Act of the N.B. government contain provisions that decolonize Maliseet and Mi’kmaq education • Equality of educational opportunity, equality of results and affirmative action for teacher recruitment is predominant within the provincial education system David Perley, Tobique First Nation

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