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

1914
* War Measures Power of
Crown
* All dances and
ceremonies outlawed
1921
Enfranchisement attacking
the educated and war
veterans
1922
Ban on wearing traditional
clothing appearing “Indian”
in public events
Canada and the First Nations Historical Timeline
We believe that success in school depends on building relationships among the people that influence the
development and success of the students. Specifically for education, they include the federal and provincial
systems, as well as the First Nation communities that comprise parents, community members, school staff,
administrative support staff and students.
WHERE
Each of our Specialists are assigned specific schools they work with. There is a Literacy/Numeracy Specialist
position in each of the following areas:
• Western Cree (Sturgeon Lake and Horse Lake)
• KTC (Atikameg, Cadotte Lake, Loon River)
• L.S.L.I.R.C. (Driftpile, Swan River)
• Bigstone Cree Nation/Chipewyan Prairie
You will see them on a regular basis and they will be available to answer any questions you may have about the
process or outcomes.
WHEN
Their work will be ongoing throughout the school year.
EARLY LITERACY
The Early Literacy Initiative compliments the activities in the School Success component of the project with the
focus on Kindergarten to Grade 3. In the 2012-2013 year, a Writing Workshop was held for Kindergarten to Grade
3 teachers to provide knowledge in writing and leveled assessment. This workshop included 40 participants from
participating schools. For the 2013-2014 year, an Early Literacy/ Student Retention Specialist will work with
the participating First Nations schools and their respective students in Treaty 8 Territory providing expert advice
and in-school support to teachers and administrators on strategies to improve early literacy. The specialist will
work with the Literacy/Numeracy Specialists providing support with Culture and Language and explore an Early
Literacy First Nations Cree Language component in the Treaty 8 territory to develop resources for communities.
TRADITIONAL PARENTING
The focus of the Traditional Parenting workshop is on the presentation of Traditional Family Parenting skills with
the incorporation of Cree language and culture into the presentations.
The workshops were facilitated by Janet Fox from Onion Lake, Saskatchewan using PowerPoint, demonstrations,
handouts and group discussion.
During the workshop the parents learned the importance of the Tipi Teaching virtues. They are as follows:
Obedience, Respect, Humility, Happiness, Love, Faith, Kinship, Cleanliness, Thankfulness, Sharing, Strength,
Good Child Rearing, Hope, Ultimate Protection, and Control Flaps from the Wind. These virtues are the teachings
that the Elders from the different tribal council areas are saying our parents and youth are missing. Therefore,
they must be brought back into our communities. From teaching these in the participating Treaty 8 First Nations
of Alberta FNSSP communities, parents and students gained additional positive self-esteem, pride and selfconfidence.
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