Halifax, NS – On April 27, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, participated in an education roundtable held at Dalhousie University and hosted by Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey Education (MK). Participants shared ideas on how to improve primary and secondary education for First Nations children, and ways to define what success in education looks like.

“By engaging all partners involved in delivering education to work together to improve outcomes for First Nations students, we will make great strides. I understand there is no one-size fits all approach when it comes to education, but by working in partnership with First Nations and building on successes, we can create an educational system in which First Nations youth on reserve can and will receive a quality education and be successful.” explained Minister Bennett.

Improving the education outcomes of First Nations children living on reserve is critical to improving their quality of life and contributing to stronger communities. Minister Bennett spoke about the importance of providing a safe and healthy place for children and youth to learn and how the academic achievement of First Nations children, as well as their health and well-being, depends in large part on the quality of their schools. In order to achieve this goal, the Government of Canada’s Budget 2016 has made substantial investments in education infrastructure as well as literacy and cultu ...