Education Through Culture
According to Statistics Canada, “In 2006, 33% of Aboriginal adults aged 25 to 54 had less than a high school education compared to nearly 13% of the non-Aboriginal population” (Statistics Canada, 2006) a percentage larger than it ever should be. The difference between the Aboriginal community and non-Aboriginal community regarding education is so large, that when older Aboriginals are competing for jobs and positions, it is nearly impossible. In order to reduce the amount of un-educated Aboriginals, it has been proven that language nests and immersion programs are important in early education for Aboriginal children’s health and well being. These programs are also increasingly recognized for building the wellbeing …show more content…
Stromquist compares these matters further when he writes, “The trauma of colonialism experienced by past generations continues to influence every aspect of our lives, from infancy through childhood and adolescence, to parenthood and even grandparenthood” (Stromquist, 2015) like the Aboriginal youth still effected and influenced by the assimilation of their relatives. Even before the forced Residential schooling for Aboriginals, Columbus had already traumatized the Aboriginal ancestors with racism and brutality with “barbaric treatment” and “exploited in the pursuit of wealth without moral qualm” (Ellwood, 1991) as they were led by greed and religion. In the 1400s, religion and racism were legitimized by the church. The assimilation then and now has attempted to destroy Aboriginal Culture, which is a significant majority of their …show more content…
My Dad taught at an all-native high school in Stoon for 10 years, and although it could be argued that the students missed out on some opportunities by being there, the school made culture (prayer, language, dance, art, etc.) a part of their daily life, and that was great for a lot of kids, many of whom had a rough home life” (Pete, 2015). While some youth are unable to find the support they need in their communities, education surrounding their culture is still essential to their
According to Statistics Canada, “In 2006, 33% of Aboriginal adults aged 25 to 54 had less than a high school education compared to nearly 13% of the non-Aboriginal population” (Statistics Canada, 2006) a percentage larger than it ever should be. The difference between the Aboriginal community and non-Aboriginal community regarding education is so large, that when older Aboriginals are competing for jobs and positions, it is nearly impossible. In order to reduce the amount of un-educated Aboriginals, it has been proven that language nests and immersion programs are important in early education for Aboriginal children’s health and well being. These programs are also increasingly recognized for building the wellbeing …show more content…
Stromquist compares these matters further when he writes, “The trauma of colonialism experienced by past generations continues to influence every aspect of our lives, from infancy through childhood and adolescence, to parenthood and even grandparenthood” (Stromquist, 2015) like the Aboriginal youth still effected and influenced by the assimilation of their relatives. Even before the forced Residential schooling for Aboriginals, Columbus had already traumatized the Aboriginal ancestors with racism and brutality with “barbaric treatment” and “exploited in the pursuit of wealth without moral qualm” (Ellwood, 1991) as they were led by greed and religion. In the 1400s, religion and racism were legitimized by the church. The assimilation then and now has attempted to destroy Aboriginal Culture, which is a significant majority of their …show more content…
My Dad taught at an all-native high school in Stoon for 10 years, and although it could be argued that the students missed out on some opportunities by being there, the school made culture (prayer, language, dance, art, etc.) a part of their daily life, and that was great for a lot of kids, many of whom had a rough home life” (Pete, 2015). While some youth are unable to find the support they need in their communities, education surrounding their culture is still essential to their