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First Nations/M étis Advisory Council. Kelsey Starblanket, PVSD Michael Starr, Star Blanket Cree Nation. First Nations/M étis Advisory Council. Board-directed Initiative Current Membership
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First Nations/Métis Advisory Council Kelsey Starblanket, PVSD Michael Starr, Star Blanket Cree Nation
First Nations/Métis Advisory Council • Board-directed Initiative • Current Membership • Three Metis Locals are represented, all four Tribal Councils have been invited, but have yet to attend a meeting (TATC, FHQTC, SET4TC, YTC) • Partnership • Trust
FN/MAC Membership List First Nations & Métis Advisory Council – March 26, 2009 Cowessess First Nation - Kelly Freemont, Bill Desnomie, Pearl Lerat Carry The Ketltle Nakota Nation - Joe O’Watch, Carol Hotamani Kahkewistahaw First Nation - Georgina Louison, Iris Taypotat Little Black Bear’s Band - Perry Bellegarde, Robert Bellegarde Pasqua First Nation (observer) - Lorraine Cyr Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation - Angela Pratt Ochapowace First Nation - Heather Bear Okanese First Nation - Richard Stonechild Peepeekesis First Nation (observer) - Joy Sapp Sakimay First Nation - Randall Sparvier Debra Keequatooway Wayne Keequatooway Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation - Herman Goodpipe, Noreen Deegan Star Blanket Cree Nation - Marcel Starr, Mike Starr Touchwood Agency Tribal Council - Ian Kelln Métis Nation of Saskatchewan - Maurice Cardinal - Benard Tripp - Beverly Worsley Ministry of Education - Lori Whiteman Prairie Valley School Division - Joanne Cunningham - Cindy Focht - Sharon McCarthy - Kelsey Starblanket
First Nations/Métis Advisory Council • We have representatives from 12 of 15 first Nations as well as three Metis locals • Two First Nations chose to be observers and six have nominated members to sit on the council • Tremendous legwork required • First Nation visits • Complex structure • Many stakeholders – different backgrounds
First Nations/Metis Advisory Council • PVSD will continue to invite all potential partners to participate in the work of the advisory council and be respectful of their choice whether or not to participate • The continuation or potential termination of the Advisory Council is contingent upon the impact of the work of the Advisory Council has on policies and practices in PVSD.
First Nation/Metis Advisory Council • Our Vision Statement: SUCCESS FOR ALL CHILDREN THROUGH HOLISTIC LEARNING. • Our Mission Statement: TO SHARE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL CHILDREN’S SUCCESS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING.
First Nations/Metis Advisory Council • Work plan: PVSD prepared a work plan on behalf of this group and with their permission • Our plan is for this school year and is quite ambitious • Next years (2009-2010) plan will be developed together.
First Nations/Metis Advisory Council First Nations and Metis Advisory Council Annual Work Plan (preliminary for Jan. to June 2009) January 8, 2009 • January 8 • Vision/Mission/Terms of Reference • Aboriginal Employment Development Program • Annual Work Plan Overview • February 6 • Research Project/ATFSL/Advisory Council/Promising Practices Symposium • (Lori Whiteman and Joanne Cunningham) • Elder and Cultural Advisor Handbook (Kelsey) • Prepare to meet with the Board of Education (Advisory Council) • Preliminary Discussion regarding "Cultural Affirmation/Lifelong Learning Event" • Review Advisory Council Annual Work plan (Advisory Council) • March 11 – Invitation to meet with the Board of Education to discuss: • Advisory Council Vision/Mission/Terms of Reference (Advisory Council spokesperson) and Work Plan for 09/10 • Provincial Continuous Improvement Framework and 09/10 PVSD Strategic Plan (Lori Whiteman and Ben Grebinski) • Provincical/PVSD/Regina Catholic Research Project (Lori Whiteman and Joanne) • Promising Practices Symposium in Saskatoon April 1 & 2 (Lori Whiteman) • Cultural Affirmation/ Lifelong Learning Event in June (Advisory Council/Board Event) • April 1 & 2 • Promising Practices Symposium (Saskatoon) • Sub- Committee to meet before or after Symposium: Plan June culture event • (Subcommittee comprised of Advisory Council and Board Education Equity reps) • May • First Nations and Metis Leadership Group Meeting (principals, catalyst members and advisory council members) • Sub - Committee to meet and finalize plan for Cultural Affirmation/Lifelong Learning Event • June • Advisory Council/Board Cultural Affirmation/Lifelong Learning Event (participants: Advisory Council, Board members, CAC, catalyst teachers, principals, ministry guests)
First Nations/Metis Advisory Council • Tied to ATFSL The Advisory Council will be reviewing an Elders/Cultural advisor handbook recently created by PVSD Handbook not a new idea but is vital to create understanding and establishing and maintaining local contacts – increases relationships
Observations of a FN/MAC member • Council is a good thing and has proven itself necessary • Advised to proceed cautiously • Committed to making things better • Like what PVSD has introduced • Strongly endorsed by Chief Michael Starr