About the Directorate

Vision

The full participation of Aboriginal people (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) in society.

Mission

Total inclusion of Aboriginal education and training in all departmental activities.

Mandate

The Aboriginal Education Directorate provides leadership and co-ordination for departmental initiatives in Aboriginal education and training. The Directorate works with Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy and other government departments, as well as with administrators, teachers, parents, students and Aboriginal organizations to support the success of Aboriginal students in all areas of education and training. The Directorate also co-ordinates the Aboriginal Education Action Plan.

Objectives

To ensure an integrated approach to Aboriginal education and training within Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth and Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy.
To promote the removal of systemic barriers for Aboriginal student success in education and training.
To co-ordinate the implementation of the Aboriginal Education Action Plan.
To participate in, and ensure linkages with, inter-sectoral initiatives related to Aboriginal education and training.