First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act
First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act is a proposed federal law also known as Bill C-33.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2014: Anishinabek leaders criticized this act for maintaining federal ministerial control while off-loading liability to First Nations. The legislation was perceived as an attack on First Nations' jurisdiction and a threat to First Nation schools. Joanne Wilkinson discussed the potential impacts of this act during a 2014 symposium at Nipissing First Nation.[2]
- May 2014: Glen Hare argued that the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act would give the federal minister final authority over Indigenous education. Leaders at the Anishinabek Nation Education Symposium were encouraged to stand together in opposition to this act. The First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act was viewed as a threat to the self-determination of the Anishinabek Nation.[3]
- May 2014: The federal government put Bill C-33 on hold in May 2014 pending clarification from the Assembly of First Nations. Patrick Madahbee described the bill as badly flawed and claimed it allowed the federal government to dictate how First Nations children are educated.[4]
- May 2014: The First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act was criticized for giving the Canadian government control over First Nation education and funding. Opponents argued the act fails to recognize the inherent and treaty rights of First Nation people regarding the education of their children.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Youth want justice now", Anishinabek News, 27 May 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New slogan minted at Anishinabek Education Symposium: Say ‘Yes’ to the AES!", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabemowin must come first", Anishinabek News, 6 May 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kill education bill now: Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 6 May 2014 (archived copy; original article).