Cambrian Collge and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation hope a new alliance between them will mean better education that reflects Indigenous culture.
Signed this week, they two sides said the memorandum of understanding they signed is a framework for a stronger working relationship that not only meets the educational needs of First Nations students, but also promotes "Indigenous culture at the college,” said a press release.
Besides skills development and training, the deal means more promotion of Indigenous culture and education, as well as a focus on higher recruitment and retention of First Nations learners, as well as higher graduation rates.
It also means Cambrian and Atikameksheng Anishnawkek will try to find opportunities to collaborate on programming, research, funding and curricula.
“Through this partnership, we will have a stronger voice in the development of programs and training that supports the unique needs of our community,” said Atikamekshing Chief Steve Miller, in the press release.
Cambrian president Bill Best said it's "vitally important" the college and the First Nation work together.
"This agreement reflects our shared commitment to invest in the future of Indigenous learners and our goal of fostering a better understanding of Indigenous culture,” Best said.
