Deputy Minister Christiane Fox
Director General & Acting Assistant Deputy Minister
Candice St. Aubin
Internet Connectivity
Gathering Place
Survey Findings
Covid-19 has had an enormous impact on First Nations communities and schools. The First Nations Education Administrators Association (FNEAA) launched the “Gathering Place Best Practices” initiative in September 2020. The goal of the initiative is to provide First Nations Education administrators and directors of education with a “virtual space” to come together and share information, experiences and best practices on ways to effectively respond to COVID-19.
The following reports and videos are from the Gathering Place survey and Town halls.
Gathering Place Town Hall Reports
Gathering Place Report of Survey Findings:
First Nations Administrators and the Impact of COVID-19
The First Nations Education Administrators Association (FNEAA) developed a survey to further gain insight about: how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted First Nations communities and schools; and the specific challenges, concerns and innovative practices happening at local levels. This survey was distributed via the FNEAA website and other networking channels such as e-mail distribution. A total of 121 individuals responded to the survey between September 1 to 30, 2020.
Gathering Place National Town Hall Videos
Below are the videos that FNEAA has created from the Town Halls which were held across Canada where First Nations Education Administrators have shared how they have adjusted their delivery of services due to COVID-19.
Knowledge Keepers Talking Circle
Date: March 10, 2021
Knowledge Keeper
Mike Mitchell
Knowledge Keeper
Sykes Powderface
Knowledge Keeper
Rebecca Ross
Knowledge Keeper
Priscilla Campeau
Knowledge Keeper
Roberta Oshkabewisens
Knowledge Keeper
Dr. Mary-Ellen Googoo
Knowledge Keeper
Doris Camsell
Knowledge Keeper
Tina Fox
Knowledge Keeper
Dr. Imelda Perley
National Town Hall
Date: January 27, 2021
Yukon & Northwest Territories Town Hall
Date: November 4, 2020
Learning on the Land
Manitoba Town Hall
Date: October 22, 2020
Remote Learning Best Practices
The Story of Opaskwayak Education Authority
Adapting for Online Learning
Story of George Saunders School
Communication Best Practices
New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Town Hall
Date: September 3, 2020
School Operations
Innovative Practices
Online Learning Innovations
Saskatchewan Town Hall
Date: September 2, 2020
MLTC Presentation
MLTC Presentation
Metaphor for COVID-19
Respecting COVID-19
Health & Safety
Needs & Priorities
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Town Hall
Date: August 27, 2020
Needs & Priorities
Operational Issues
Mental Health Challenges
Digital Learning