Administrators
School Leader Responsibilities
In addition to what is set out in this procedure, School leaders are responsible for:
Engaging in and providing opportunities for educators to engage ongoing learning and training in understanding the rights of Indigenous peoples and recognizing and understanding the deep impacts of colonialism and how it continues today;
Facilitating the review of school and classroom resources to be inclusive of First Nations, Métis and Inuit truths, accurate historical context, avoid harmful stereotypes and narratives, centering Indigenous voices and truths in alignment with the Learning Resource Materials Selection Procedure;
Identifying and removing the ongoing impacts of colonialism and oppressive structures within their schools; and
Ensuring school learning plans address the teaching and learning of accurate Indigenous histories and student-centered pedagogical approaches.
Procedures
It is the expectation that staff will engage in ongoing learning and training to seek understanding of the rights of Indigenous peoples and recognize the deep impacts of colonialism and how it continues today;
Schools and other worksites will provide opportunities and fostering healthy reciprocal relationships with Indigenous educators, parent(s)/guardian(s), families, students and community members.
