Northwestern Polytechnic announced the signing of an Indigenous Education Protocol on September 25th at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre, marking the school’s continued efforts to bring Indigenous learning techniques into its curricula.
NWP officials describe the protocol as a “historic agreement,” signed by representatives from both NWP and the school’s Circle of Indigenous Students.
The agreement was initially signed in 2018 and outlines eight principles that will now guide a collective agreement to improving, and better serving Indigenous education methods.
NWP President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Sheane says she was “honoured” to update and formalize a renewed Indigenous Education Protocol for her institution.
“Education is a powerful tool for reconciliation and this protocol reflects our commitment to embracing Indigenous knowledge, fostering inclusivity, and ensuring that the voices and perspectives of Indigenous communities are not only integrated but celebrated,” she says.
The event included a variety of Indigenous cultural and heritage activities, including a “powerful” drumming session led by Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation member Clinton Soto.
