Release of “Now is the Time: The Next Chapter in Education in Newfoundland and Labrador” with 82 recommendations including the following for Indigenous education:

53. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee, develop a framework document on Indigenous Education for Newfoundland and Labrador, to be completed by June 2019, which:

a)  supports and improves educational opportunities for Indigenous students in K – 12; and

b)  provides direction for revision of existing curriculum and development of new curriculum that reflects the history, contributions, traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples in Newfoundland and Labrador and in Canada.

54. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development establish a stand-alone Indigenous Courses Policy independent of the restrictions and renewal obligations imposed by the local courses policy.

55. The Faculty of Education, Memorial University

a)  continue to actively recruit and provide support for Indigenous teacher education candidates;

b)  infuse appropriate knowledge and learning experiences in teacher education programs for teaching Indigenous students and teaching about Indigenous populations.

56. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, in collaboration with other agencies and partners, provide cultural and linguistic support services for K – 12 Indigenous students going to school away from home communities. This would include safeguarding first language skills and providing adequate ESL skills to students to help them succeed in school.