In Yukon, schools like Chief Zzeh Gittlit and Takhini Elementary engage students in traditional practices and teachings related to their culture. Formed in 2022, the First Nation School Board blends local Indigenous values with the BC curriculum. This effort, rooted in a 1973 document advocating for educational reform and on-the-land teaching, seeks to address the historical disadvantage faced by Indigenous students. Despite these efforts, graduation rates remain significantly lower for Indigenous students compared to their non-Indigenous peers, highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving educational equity.
These experiences are invaluable, as they connect students with their cultural roots and the land, fostering a deeper understanding of their identity and heritage.
The First Nation School Board emerged from a long history of educational disenfranchisement, emphasizing the need for Indigenous perspectives in curricula and teaching.
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