Native Education

Text of motion: That this General Synod fully support the First Nations Peoples of Canada who are protesting cutbacks and restrictions to the E-12 Policy (Post Secondary Student Assistance Program) and join them in demanding that the Federal Government:; i) declare that education, including post-secondary education, is a treaty and First Nations' right;; ii) grant a one-year moratorium on changes to the E-12 Policy, effective immediately;; iii) set up a bilateral process between First Nations' peoples and the Government which will enable effective policy changes to be established that will alleviate the concerns of First Nations' peoples;; iv) recognize and consult with a Nation Native Students Association on future education policy affecting native peoples; and; v) ensure that no cap will be placed on the funds available under this program. CARRIED WITHOUT DEBATE Act 159

Subjects: Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada; Indigenous peoples - Canada - Education; Indigenous peoples - Canada - Government relations - 1951-; Indigenous peoples - Canada