Indigenous Education Council

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) supports the Ministry of Education’s focus on Indigenous students.  With this focus, the BHNCDSB is committed to work with our Indigenous partners to support our Indigenous students.  One of the strategies identified in the Ministry of Education document, “Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework”, is that school boards work in collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations, parents, and students to integrate this Policy Framework into school board planning.

The BHNCDSB formed its Indigenous Education Advisory Committee in June 2013. This group consists of elementary and secondary principals, teachers, support staff, a superintendent and representation from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.

Interested in Career Opportunities in Indigenous Education and Languages? Please connect with hr@bhncdsb.ca for more information and topic contacts!

Purpose of the Focus Group

• To bring awareness among teachers and school support staff of the particular learning styles of Indigenous students and cultures, histories and perspectives.
• To improve achievement among Indigenous students, close the gap between Indigenous students and non-Indigenous students in the areas of literacy and numeracy, retention/graduation rates and advancement to post secondary education.
• Provide support for school staff to acquire knowledge of Indigenous student learning profiles, and to realign programs and teaching styles to support Indigenous student learning.
• Focus on the school culture – it is essential that Indigenous students are engaged and feel welcome in school and that they see themselves and their culture in the curriculum and the school community.
• Provide in-service to schools on the Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy framework as a guide.