"Do We Not Matter?": An Examination of the Lived Realities that Indigenous Youth Experience Within the Canadian Education System


Meaghan Boily, University of Saskatchewan

In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) unveiled 94 Calls to Action, with 16 aimed at reshaping education, targeting the attainment gap among Indigenous youth. These calls urged governments to address the funding and curriculum disparities. However, as of 2022, progress on all 16 educational initiatives is either stalled or not initiated. This study investigates policies focusing on Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, and it evaluates the provincial commitment to TRC objectives. Through policy analysis and interview transcripts, this research explores compliance levels and addresses the evolving discourse on Indigenous rights and educational transformation in Canada, contributing to ongoing reconciliation efforts.

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