Aboriginal Language and Culture Team
Aboriginal students account for approximately 31.4% of enrolment in Yellowknife Education District No. 1. YK1 is committed to the enhancement and promotion of Aboriginal education to meet the needs of Aboriginal students and benefit all students.
YK1 Strategic Direction: To ensure that students and staff are engaged in, and value Aboriginal Language and Culture-Based Education.
Strategic Goals:
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To support staff to integrate culturally relevant learning opportunities into
instructional programming
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To build capacity to increase the human resource base for the
instruction of Aboriginal Language and Culture-Based programs
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To develop and support programs that promote the social and
emotional well-being of Aboriginal students
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To promote and support Aboriginal Language and Culture-
Based Education for all students
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To strengthen relationships with the Aboriginal community
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To revise Board procedures for the delivery of Aboriginal Education
2007-2008 Initiatives & Activities:
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Maintain an Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee
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Provide opportunities for Dene Kede curriculum workshops and Learning Communities
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Annual school goals and teachers’ long range plans reflect the integration of Dene Kede curriculum - click here for Dene Kede Teacher Resource Manual
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Develop a new Aboriginal Cultural Experience (ACE) program for culture camps and Dene Kede implementation
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Enhance the Mildred Hall School Aboriginal Language & Culture (ALC) program
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Support and promote staff Professional Development opportunities for Aboriginal Education
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Facilitate Aboriginal Cultural Orientation for new and existing
staff
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Actively recruit community Aboriginal resource people to facilitate language and culture programs
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Develop and support programs that promote social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal students
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Continue support for Honour Ceremony for Aboriginal High School graduates
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Provide a Transition Liaison Counsellor to work with Aboriginal high school students
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Support seasonal “on-the-land” Aboriginal language and culture camps
