Aboriginal Student Achievement Forum in Tlicho Region

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November 17, 2010 - The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), Jackson Lafferty, is in Behchoko today for the Minister’s Regional Forum on Aboriginal Student Achievement (ASA). During the Forum, the Minister will be discussing Aboriginal student academic achievement with Aboriginal government, community and youth representatives, as well as Tlicho Community Services Agency educators and school principals.

“Each time we meet with a new region, we’re covering new ground while also building on the great work done at the previous forums,” says Minister Lafferty. “I’m excited to hear what people in the Tlicho have to say on this important issue.”

The meeting is the second in a series of ASA Regional Forums with a goal of developing a coordinated and shared approach to improving academic performance among Aboriginal students in school. After each Forum, a community meeting is held where specific education action plans are developed for each community.

Key areas being addressed are: early childhood and child care; student and family support; literacy and Aboriginal language curriculum; and resource development. In April 2009, these priorities were identified by the ASA Working Group which is composed of various territorial partners to assist in directing the work of the ASA Initiative.

In 2011, Regional Minister’s Forums are taking place in:

  1. Deh Cho (Fort Simpson): January 5 and 6
  2. Akaitcho (Yellowknife): January 18 and 19
  3. South Slave (Hay River): April 5 and 6
  4. Beaufort Delta (Inuvik): April 12 and 13

For more information, contact:

Amy Doerksen
Manager, Public Affairs
Education, Culture and Employment
Tel: (867) 920-6222