In June 1998 the Assembly of First Nations received a mandate from First Nations in Canada to do a review of Post Secondary Education in Canada.The purpose of this study was to look at how P.S.E. programs are funded, associated policies, and their impact.  The basic premise is that P.S.E. is inadequately funded by DIAND and, as a consequence, communities are unable to fund all its eligible  students at inadequate levels.

Phase I “A National Literature Review” was completed in March 1999 and Phase II was initiated in September 1999.  The research will identify gaps in First Nation educational needs. The final report will include recommendations for an appropriate and secure system that meets the post secondary needs of First Nations.  Chignecto Consulting Group Inc. is involved in Phase II and Joanne Sylliboy is the contact. The work is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2000.

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