Case Study: Indigenous Education in Canada

Case Study: Indigenous Education in Canada Case Introduction: Indigenous people education has been a concern in Canada for the past decades. That includes the contextual aspects concerning the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities or the contact, assimilation, and accommodation regarding the educational resources and opportunities necessary for their success. The purpose of this case study is to look at the historical aspects, the status of Indigenous education now, and where it is heading in Canada. In particular, the history of Indigenous education in Canada has the distressing chapter of operations of the residential schools that existed from the second half of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. The intention of the such schools was to indoctrinate native young ones to the dominant Anglo culture by taking them away from homes and communities as well as stripping them of any native identity. In its report the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has established the horrific form of abuses and torture meted on students of these institutions. Current Status: ● Currently, the educational rights of Indigenous people of Canada are regulated by numerous policies and legislation of the reconciliation and Indigenous peoples’ advancement. The federal government has made numerous promises to enhance the financing of Indigenous education and there is a great number of programs aimed at the popularization of Indigenous students at various levels of learning. But inequality in education standards as well as access to education is still prevalent. ● ● ● Funding: Despite the recent developments in the increase of funding, there are still many Indigenous schools that severely lack resources and necessary equipment. Curriculum: There are attempts to include Indigenous people’s languages, cultures, and histories into the curriculum, though it is still in its developmental stages in many provinces. Community Involvement: Indigenous people are getting more engaged in the education system in order to increase the relevance of education as well as its respect to Indigenous peoples’ culture. ___________________________________________________________________ My Case Analysis Focus & Identify: Focus and Identify the Historical Trauma, Inequality in Access and Standards, Lack of Resources, Inadequate Curriculum, and Community Engagement Historical Trauma: This paper shows that the trauma resulting from residential schools and cultural genocide does not only persist, but also affects Indigenous peoples’ perception of education. Inequality in Access and Standards: Prejudice and Discrimination Law indigenous students continue to be treated unfairly as they do not receive equal treatment as other students who are from different background. Lack of Resources: Indigenous schools receive more funding today than in the past but many are deficient in qualities that can support functional education. Inadequate Curriculum: As such, broader Indigenous language, culture, and history remain marginalised, despite some attempts that are currently being made. Community Engagement: In a similar way, the incorporation of Indigenous people in the system must be accomplished for the enhancement of increasing attention and recognition of their cultural norms surrounding education.