• Indigenization, Decolonization, Reconciliation

    Relationship: A Key Component of Indigenous Student Success

    The current reality faced by Indigenous students is the focus of discussion from pre-kindergarten to post-secondary. Across the country, education for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis people is a different experience. Numerous factors contribute to this reality, many of which are within the control of education authorities and classroom personnel. The call to address systemic inequities has been the focus of education since the early 2000s. While systemic change can often take additional time, personal adaptations can begin when you are ready. Growing authentic, trusting relationships between educator and learner will improve student experience.  Educators can use the Reciprocity of the Relationship model to support the Indigenous student experience. The…