Hamilton school board asks aboriginal families to “self identify”Posted in Articles, Campus Life, Canada, Media Archive on 2013-04-20 21:43Z by Steven |
Hamilton school board asks aboriginal families to “self identify”
Taylor Ablett
The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board is asking aboriginal families to “self identify” as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
“We are encouraging families to self-identify because it will enable us to determine programming and supports to increase First Nation, Métis and Inuit student success and achievement,” said Sharon Stephanian, Superintendent of Leadership & Learning in a press release. The board will keep the information collected confidential.
“The information will only be used for the purpose of developing relevant support programs, services and resources”.
The board has sent out notices to parents and caregivers of children under the age of 18 and directly to students over 18…
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