Everyone has a role to play in ensuring the success of First Nations, Inuit and MĆ©tis students attending Saskatoon Public Schools. The First Nations, Inuit and MĆ©tis Education Unit takes leadership in this area and the staff invite colleagues and stakeholders into the work of creating a better future for all students.
The First Nations, Inuit and MĆ©tis Education Unit works towards the fulfillment of the following goals that are aligned with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Educationās Continuous Improvement and Accountability Framework, Inspiring Success: Building Towards Student Achievement (2009) policy framework and Saskatoon Public Schoolsā learning priorities:
- To eliminate the learning gaps for First Nations, Inuit and MĆ©tis learners (Higher Literacy and Achievement);
- To nurture the cultural identity of our children and youth so that they feel pride in who they are; see themselves as strong, capable learners; and experience a sense of belonging in our schools (Equitable Opportunities);
- To develop culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments (Equitable Opportunities);
- To develop culturally responsive educators, leaders and communities (Higher Literacy and Achievement and Equitable Opportunities);
- To engage community partners to nurture the development of our children and youth (Smooth Transitions and System Accountability and Governance); and
- To ensure the inclusion and representation of First Nations, Inuit and MĆ©tis ways of knowing, being and doing with Saskatoon Public Schoolsā policies, procedures, priorities and curricula (Higher Literacy and Achievement, Smooth Transitions and Equitable Opportunities).
