first nation education law

FIRST NATION EDUCATION LAW

Nancy Morgan

Morgan & Associates

July 11, 2006

PRINCIPLES

•What are the principles underlying your education system that should be set out in the Law?

OBJECTIVES

• What are the objectives of your education system that should be outlined in the Law?

SUI GENERIS QUALITIES

• “Sui generis” means “unique”.

• What is unique about your school that you want to see reflected in your Law?

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AUTHORITY

• How many First Nations intend to establish their own CEA?

• How many intend to establish one jointly with other First Nations?

ROLE OF CHIEF & COUNCIL

• What kind of decision-making authority should Chief and Council have over the education system?

ACCOUNTABILITY TO MEMBERS

• What existing processes are in place for providing accountability to your Members?

• Any suggestions on other methods for providing accountability?

INPUT FROM NON-MEMBERS

• What existing processes are in place for seeking input from Non-Members attending your schools?

• Any suggestions on other methods for providing input?

APPEAL PROCESS

• Provide suggestions for processes to appeal decisions of the CEA and its employees.