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“But Jo Chrona, the curriculum co-ordinator for the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), says her organization has recommended that one of these Indigenous-themed courses be a requirement for graduation.
“We imagine then, the ripple effect that would have on larger society five to 10 years from now,” Chrona said.
“We would have a society … that has a better, a stronger understanding of indigenous cultures and the roles that we play within Canada. And perhaps, at that time, we would start seeing something that is closer to reconciliation in this country.”
The president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, Glen Hansman, echoes the call for a mandatory Indigenous course.
“We think at this juncture, given B.C.’s commitment to reconciliation and the need for all Canadians, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, to understand both the true history of Canada but also to have a full appreciation for the contributions of Aboriginal and Métis people to British Columbia, that it would be really worthwhile to do this.””
– CBC News, Should there be a mandatory Indigenous-focused high school course? B.C. educators say yes.
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