Indigenous Academic Achievement Grant
The Indigenous Academic Achievement Grant is an important component of the Indigenous Education priority for Manitoba Education. The grant is a supplemental fund provided to assist school divisions with current programming and the implementation of new programs that target academic success for Indigenous students. This grant is administered by the Indigenous Inclusion Directorate and is included in the school division planning and reporting process. Each school division must submit a report and plan by October 31 annually. The plan must focus on strategies which result in measurable increases in Indigenous student achievement, particularly related to literacy and numeracy for a minimum of 50% of the grant allocation. The remainder of the grant, if any, can be used to support educationally and culturally relevant programming.
Indigenous Academic Achievement Grant Support Document
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This support document provides information to assist school divisions with developing plans and measuring outcomes of programming that is focused on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students' academic achievement.
For further information or comments please contact:
Faye Tardiff
Indigenous Academic Achievement Consultant
Indigenous Inclusion Directorate
510 Selkirk Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M7
Telephone: 204-945-6181
Toll free:1-800-282-8069 ext. 6181
Fax: 204-948-2010
Email: faye.tardiff@gov.mb.ca
Funding Guidelines
Indigenous Academic Achievement Grant funding guidelines are referenced in the Funding of Schools document.
Planning and Reporting Process
Information about the current planning and reporting process for the Indigenous Academic Achievement Grant is available on the School and School Division Reporting and Planning website.
Resources
It's Our Time: First Nations Education Tool Kit Teacher's Guide
Building Student Success with Indigenous Parents
Creating Racism-Free Schools through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race
Assembly of First Nations Education Resource Tool Kit
Aboriginal Academic Achievement Grant Review – Highlights of the Regional Discussion Sessions ( 240 KB)
Aboriginal Identity Declaration
Aboriginal Education and Employment Action Plan 2008-2011
Helping Your Child Succeed in School: A Guide for Parents and Families of Aboriginal Students
Grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies – A Foundation for Implementation
Smudging Protocol and Guidelines for School Divisions
Residential Schools Bibliography ( 59 KB)