First Nations Control of First Nations Education (2010) – AFN

The Indian Control of Indian Education (1972) policy articulated a statement of values which is as true today as it was at its inception. The National Indian Brotherhood (hereinafter Assembly of First Nations (AFN)) adopted the policy paper “Indian Control of Indian Education” in 1972. The full spirit and intent of the ICIE 1972 policy, however, has never been supported in a meaningful manner. Successive federal governments have consistently failed to provide the necessary support to fully implement the comprehensive First Nations learning environments and systems envisioned by First Nations that would lead to an overall improvement in learning outcomes.

This revised Indian Control of Indian Education 2010 document, hereinafter First Nations Control of First Nations Education (2010), was developed pursuant to Resolution No. 13/2009. The revisions and updates incorporated into this renewed policy paper will assist governments and First Nations communities in building the requisite policies, programs, services and systems to ensure the future prosperity of First Nations peoples in Canada.