First Nations and Métis Education Services
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Aboriginal Trustee Booklet  For the Aboriginal School Board Member Recruitment brochure please click to download a high-quality print version or a web-friendly version. Webinars There are currently no webinars being offered at this time. Please contact Jamie Lerat to explore options to present webinars regarding a variety of topics in First Nations and Métis education. Options to present in-person to large groups also exist. To access recordings of past webinars please click here. For more information, view the video trailer below which provides context for the webinars we present. |
Staff Contact Phone: (306) 569-0750 Jamie Lerat The School Trustee - Special Editions  Logo The logo was created by Shelley Brown and Shelley Daye. The bear paw is symbolic of power and protection and the colors yellow, red, white and black represent the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health of First Nations people. The Métis sash symbolizes the pride of the Métis people. And we used the dream catcher to unite both First nations and Métis people and to show that nations united are stronger than any one alone and that they can support each other in power, health and friendship. |
Resources
SSBA First Nations and Métis Education Action Plan 2010-2012
Aboriginal Myths and Misconceptions Training
Research Report #11-03 - National Aboriginal Trustees Gathering: A Summary of Successful Strategies for Strengthening First Nations and Métis Student Achievement (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #11-02 - Strengthening Our Voice: A Guide for Engaging First Nations and Métis Peoples in Public Schools (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #10-02 - Hearts Around the Fire: First Nations Women Talk About Protecting and Preserving First Nations Cultures in Saskatchewan Public Education (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #10-01 - Aboriginal Employment in Saskatchewan School Divisions: A Review (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #09-08 - Establishing an Internal Aboriginal Employee Network for Saskatchewan Boards of Education (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #09-07 - Assessing the Benefits of Status Indians Working On or Off the Reserve for Saskatchewan Boards of Education (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #09-06 - A Guide to Aboriginal Self-Declaration for Saskatchewan Boards of Education (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #09-04 - A Summary of Saskatchewan Board of Education Initiatives for Aboriginal Employment and Student Success (a printable PDF version)
Research Report #09-02 - An Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Resource Guide for Boards of Education (a printable PDF version)
Representative Workforce Strategy
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) supports school divisions in their pursuit to develop and implement a Representative Workforce Strategy. The Representative Workforce Strategy is a partnership model that incorporates community development with change management and a business case approach to Aboriginal recruitment and retention. The strategy involves having the partners agree on key principles and to then collaborate on three areas of development:
- Employment
- Education and training
- Economic development
The implementation of a Workforce Strategy would assist in:
- Identifying barriers that limit the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal applicants and employees,
- Emphasizing that applicants are hired based on their skills and merit
- Allowing Aboriginal people to compete for employment and economic opportunities, and
- Dispelling myths and misconceptions about Aboriginal people.
Implementing a Workforce Strategy does not mean:
- Supporting quotas for hiring and promotions
- Designating positions for Aboriginal applicants
- Replacing current staff
- Employment Equity / Affirmative Action
