Keewatin-Patricia school board partners with Windigo First Nations Council to ‘improve lives of children’

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board and the Windigo First Nations Council have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance First Nations control over First Nations education. The two parties will work together to help Indigenous students reach their personal and educational goals. The memorandum highlights key priority areas in student support services, independent education plans, curriculum, professional development, and improved communications. The agreement will see the school board offer training for teachers, resources, and technological expertise. “After three years of meetings and negotiations, the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has proudly signed the official memorandum of understanding with Windigo First Nations Council,” said KPDSB Director of Education Sean Monteith. “Keewatin-Patricia will now proudly add Windigo to its successful Indigenous partnerships that will improve the lives of children.” CBC | NationTalk (ON)