“Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis Pre K-12 Education Policy Framework” replaces “Inspiring Success – Building Towards Student Achievement: First Nations and Métis Education Policy Framework (2009)”.

Inspiring Success supports reconciliation in education through:

1. meaningful inclusion of Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers;
2. direct engagement with Métis and First Nations education organizations in the development and deployment of the Education Sector Strategic Plan;
3. development of culturally responsive and affirming curricula, relevant instruction and assessment;
4. emphasis on the value and importance of teaching Métis and First Nations history, languages, cultures, traditional and contemporary ways of knowing in the classroom; and,
5. focus on partnerships with Métis and First Nations Elders and education authorities to achieve improved student outcomes.

Policy Goals

1. First Nations and Métis languages and cultures are valued and supported.
2. Equitable opportunities and outcomes for First Nations and Métis learners.
3. Shared management of the provincial education system by ensuring respectful relationships and equitable partnerships with First Nations and Métis peoples at the provincial and local level.
4. Culturally appropriate and authentic assessment measures that foster improved educational opportunities and outcomes.
5. All learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the worldviews and historical impact of First Nations and the Métis Nation.

http://publications.gov.sk.ca/documents/11/107115Inspiring Success Policy Framework.pdf