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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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May 3, 2003 - Issue 86 |
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First Nations Schools in B.C. Will Receive $1.4 Million |
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VANCOUVER,
British Columbia, April 25, 2003 - On-reserve First Nations schools in
British Columbia will receive an additional $1.4 million from the Government
of Canada for computers, Internet access, technical support and training.
The funds will be administered by local Aboriginal organizations. Industry
Canada's First Nations SchoolNet Program has chosen the First Nations
Education Steering Committee and the First Nations Schools Association
to manage and deliver the services until March 2004. With this funding, Aboriginal youth
will be better equipped to develop valuable knowledge and skills. "Internet access and e-learning
are allowing First Nations students to pursue unprecedented opportunities
for learning and skills development within their own communities,"
said the Honourable Stephen Owen, Secretary of State for Western Economic
Diversification, and Indian Affairs and Northern Development. "This
forward-thinking partnership demonstrates our mutual commitment to providing
First Nations youth with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills. "The First Nations Education
Steering Committee is pleased to enhance the technological capacity of
First Nations schools in British Columbia, thanks to Industry Canada's
First Nations SchoolNet Program," said Christa Williams, Executive
Director of the First Nations Education Steering Committee. "The
program is an important lever in raising awareness about the importance
of technology for communities. On March 14, 2003, Industry Canada
nationally announced six regional management organizations for the First
Nations SchoolNet Program. The First Nations Education Steering Committee
and the First Nations Schools Association were among these organizations,
which were selected based on their knowledge and experience of First Nations
connectivity issues, and their ability to deliver the First Nations SchoolNet
Program regionally. The organizations will work collaboratively to support
the connectivity of British Columbia's First Nations schools. Both organizations
are directed by representatives of First Nations communities and First
Nations schools, and are dedicated to ensuring that all First Nations
students are provided opportunities to succeed through quality educational
programs and services. Launched in 1996, First Nations
SchoolNet has helped connect 70 percent of all First Nations schools in
British Columbia and 80 per cent of all First Nations schools across Canada
to the Internet. Regional management organizations will continue to provide
services to participating schools and will support schools that have yet
to be connected. All First Nations schools under Government of Canada
jurisdiction are eligible to participate in the program. First Nations SchoolNet supports
Canada's Innovation Strategy, which includes developing skills and knowledge
for Canada's Aboriginal youth living in rural and remote communities. For more information on the First
Nations SchoolNet Program, visit www.schoolnet.ca/aboriginal
or call 1 800 575-9200.
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