Get the 2012-2013 report - Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta

1889
Attacking Tribal System
1894
* Banning “Give-away”
Potlatch
* Prohibition of Sun Dance
1912
Power to override Treaties
June 21, 1899 Treaty No.8 signed
Canada and the First Nations Historical Timeline
Youth Work Experience Program. This program provides life and work skill development, mentoring, work
experience, career planning and counseling activities (including a needs assessment). In addition, the program
provides an opportunity for participants to explore a variety of career opportunities.
Proposal and Reporting Updates:
All First Nations are expected to submit their proposals and reports on the proposal and reporting forms which
are available on the AANDC website. All proposal and reports must be completed on the appropriate DCI (Data
Collection Instrument) form and submitted electronically to Treaty 8. Treaty 8 will roll up all the reports and
submit them to AANDC through the Education Information Systems. The youth evaluations for the Summer Work
Experience will be due September 15, 2013 while the final FNIEYS report is due March 31, 2014.
This program is administered by Caroline Adam through contract services to the Treaty 8 office. All proposals and
reports are now submitted electronically, it has been a learning curve for the administrator and for some of the
communities. Caroline thanks you for your patience and looks forward to working with you.
FIRST NATIONS STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM (FNSSP)
WHAT
The First Nations Student Success Program (FNSSP) is an AANDC funded program designed to provide second
level support in literacy, numeracy, and student retention in First Nations operated schools.
WHY
The goals of FNSSP are to develop a common approach to second level educational services to participating
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta schools. This entails common testing, database development, and strategies to
assist schools in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and student retention in order increase graduation rates among
students in the Treaty 8 Territory.
WHO
The overall approach is to establish a Team. The Team comprises a Manager, Administrative Assistant, Literacy/
Numeracy, Student Retention, Quality Control, and Information Technology/Communications specialists, along
with other contracted service providers (e.g.: Psychologist or Speech Therapist). Our specialists will administer
required assessments and provide referrals and recommendations as required. Within the pilot phase of
the project the primary goals will be established through consultation with the students, parents, teachers,
administrators, and governing bodies within each First Nation schools.
HOW
Our primary goal is to develop support mechanisms for a First Nation Comprehensive Contemporary Education
System for Treaty 8 by establishing second level services (numeracy, literacy and student retention) to support 10
participating First Nations schools that are within the Treaty 8 area and mandate.
The FNSSP team has been working towards gathering information in regards to student academic performance
and attendance in order to establish a picture based upon data. Through a principal’s forum, participating Treaty
8 First Nations of Alberta FNSSP schools will develop School Success plans to address the areas of literacy,
numeracy, and student retention.
The primary function of the specialists is to provide expert advice, support and training to help the teachers and
administrators learn how to use identified techniques, tools and resources to improve literacy, numeracy, school
retention, and school-student success plans. Each member of the FNSSP Team will be responsible to identify
and implement the appropriate techniques, tools, and resources specific to their area of expertise to each of the
participating First Nations.
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