Kapaweno First Nation – The recent meeting between the Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council (LSLIRC) and Kapawe’no First Nation marks a significant step forward in advancing lifelong learning and educational aspirations.
Both parties are demonstrating a strong commitment to work collaboratively, addressing key issues and leveraging each other’s strengths to enhance learning opportunities.
One of the core areas of collaboration involves tackling the funding challenges faced by First Nation schools. The groups are actively engaging with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to secure necessary funds and ensuring that budgets accurately reflect the needs of the schools, based on precise and up-to-date nominal rolls. A new master agreement for Kapawe’no First Nation is on the horizon starting in 2024-25 directly with Canada through ISC and CIRNAC
The Lifelong Learning Strategic Plan emerges as a pivotal framework in this collaboration along with the guiding principles of the 7 grandmother and grandfather teachings.
Both LSLIRC and Kapawe’no First Nation are focusing on aligning the programs and initiatives with this plan. By reviewing roles in Citizen Program Services and First Nation Collegiate learning, they aim to create a more comprehensive landscape that caters to all ages and stages of learning.
Transportation, a critical element of daily school operations, is being thoroughly examined. Adult and post-secondary education also feature prominently in their collaborative efforts. Both parties recognize the importance of these learning stages and secure targeted funding.
As they move forward, both parties are set on nurturing their partnership for 2023-24, recognizing that their combined efforts are instrumental in fulfilling the educational aspirations of the Nation.
From left to right; Cheryl Sheldon, Jason Walker, Rebecca Peterson, Dustin Twinn Jr and Boh Kubrakovich-Kiniw.
Last modified: April 21, 2024
