Education and Youth

Geographic Level: Country

Discussions on Education and Youth under Indigenous Peoples and Nations focus on how to support Indigenous youth through culturally relevant education, address systemic barriers, and foster inclusion. These conversations matter as they shape equitable opportunities for Indigenous communities and reflect Canada’s commitment to reconciliation and justice.

Topics

  • K-12 Education and Curriculum (2 discussions)
    This forum explores how K-12 education systems in Canada can better reflect Indigenous histories, languages, and perspectives to foster cultural pride...
  • Post-Secondary Access and Success (2 discussions)
    This forum examines barriers and solutions to post-secondary education access and success for Indigenous students, highlighting cultural relevance, sy...
  • Indigenous Knowledge in Education (2 discussions)
    Discussions explore how to integrate Indigenous knowledge systems into school curricula and teaching practices to honor diverse perspectives and suppo...
  • Youth Leadership and Engagement (3 discussions)
    This forum explores how to empower Indigenous youth through education and leadership opportunities, fostering self-determination and inclusive communi...
  • Youth programming (CTA 66) (3 discussions)
    Discussions on Youth programming (CTA 66) explore initiatives supporting Indigenous youth education and cultural preservation, focusing on funding, ac...
  • Sports, Recreation, and Youth Development (TRC 87-91) (2 discussions)
    This forum examines how sports, recreation, and youth development initiatives support Indigenous communities' cultural preservation, health, and educa...
  • Residential school history education (CTA 62–65) (2 discussions)
    This forum explores how to effectively teach the history of residential schools in Canadian classrooms, emphasizing accurate representation of Indigen...
  • Teacher training on Indigenous history (CTA 63) (2 discussions)
    This forum explores how to improve teacher training on Indigenous history to ensure accurate, respectful education for students. It matters because in...