Parent Engagement Series

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team is offering two online parent information and engagement series for EIPS families.

Virtual Gathering of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Parents and Families

The virtual gathering of First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents and families is designed for First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents and families who are curious to learn more about the supports offered throughout EIPS. It's an opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents to gather together and engage in conversation in partnership with the EIPS First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team.

We thank all families for joining us in our gatherings and sharing your stories.

Session #3: Looking back and looking forward
Tuesday, April 20; 7-8 p.m.

Looking back: Highlights from around EIPS
Looking forward: What are your hopes for your child/ren? What does success and achievement look like as part of our EIPS family?

Past sessions
Session #1: An introduction to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team
Tuesday, January 26; 7-7:30 p.m.

What self-identification is and what it means
What supports are in place for self-identified students

Session #2: Supports offered for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students
Tuesday, March 9; 7-8 p.m.

EIPS First Nations, Métis and Inuit team mandate
What self-identification is and what it means
What supports are in place for self-identified students
Time for families to ask questions

For more information or if you're interested in participating, reach out to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit education lead at your child's school.

Developing Foundational Knowledge of First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures, histories and contemporary contexts

Developing Foundational Knowledge of First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures, histories and contemporary contexts is a three-part series designed for all EIPS parents and families who are curious to learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, perspectives and histories. The sessions are designed as entry points to understanding as we work toward learning our collective truth on the path of reconciliation.
Join the sessions

Session 1: February 2; 7-7:30 p.m.

Who we are and why this work is needed
What reconciliation looks like in EIPS

Session 2: February 23; 7-7:30 p.m.

Addressing common roadblocks to understanding and relationship
Terminology; bridging the gap between what language parents may be used to hearing and what children are learning in schools

Session 3: March 16; 7-7:30 p.m.

Language of this land: The importance of highlighting Indigenous languages; deepening understanding of relationship to land through language; what exploration of Indigenous languages can look like in schools