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About ANED About ANED

In 1979, the Greater Victoria School District joined with the Victoria local of the United Native Nations to form a Commission to review and make recommendations regarding the special educational and cultural needs of District Aboriginal Students. The findings of this Commission led to the creation of the First Nations Education Division, which has since become the Aboriginal Nations Education Division (ANED).

Contact us:

Nella Nelson, District Coordinator
Aboriginal Nations Education Division
556 Boleskine Road
Victoria, B.C.
V8Z 1E8
Tel: (250) 475-4123
Fax: (250) 475-4109
Email

Paola Bell, Administrative Assistant
Tel: (250) 475-4124
Email

ANED Today:
Community Connections

Ogden Point Mural Project 2009

Songhees Nation Band Office – Telephone: (250) 386-1043 WebSite
Esquimalt Nation Band Office – Telephone: (250) 381-7861

Victoria Native Friendship Centre/SD#61: website

The Educational Liaison Worker (Jim Young) focuses on building advocacy and successful relationships between the VNFC and Aboriginal families with children attending SD#61 schools, and assists students and their families in supporting goals of cadmic success. Jennifer, the Youth & Family Counselor, works with Youth ages 13-18. Referrals can be made through ANED counselors, or through contact with the Victoria Naïve Friendship Center, 231 Regina Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 1J6. Telephone: (250) 384-3211.

Note that Homework Clubs are offered at different sites. Contact Jim at the above number.

Métis Nation of Greater Victoria: website

Métis Nation of Greater Victoria is recognized by The Métis Nation of British Columbia as the local for the Capital Regional District. This local covers the Gulf Islands, West Shore Communities and Port Renfrew to the Saanich Penninsula.

The Métis Nation of Greater Victoria represents the interests of the Métis people and their families in South Vancouver Island. We provide cultural and artistic programs, youth programs, recreational programs, women programs, community gatherings and potlucks once a month. For further information contact MNGV at 250-380-6070.

Metis Our Culture, Language and Education

MNGV Community Update December 2011

MNGV Community Update November 2011

Métis Nation of British Columbia: website

Métis Community Services: website

Métis Community Services off cultural activities, family support, parenting education, counseling, advocacy, Child & Youth Services, employment referrals and community gatherings. Telephone: (250) 391-9924

Hulitan Social Services: website

A Family Advancement Worker can be connected through referrals from the ANED district counselors to assist with more in-depth family counseling services for youth five to twelve years of age. Telephone: (250) 384-9466.

Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services: website

Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services provide counseling and cultural support to urban Aboriginal children in care as well as delegated services. Vision Statement: Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families, communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their children’s children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems. Telephone: (250) 383-2990.

Additional Aboriginal Support:

  • Nil/Tu’O Child & Family Services provide support services in additional to delegated services. Telephone: (250) 544-1400.
Enhancement Agreement

Aboriginal Nations Education Council:

This council has been established to support the implementation of the Greater Victoria Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement (EA) Framework. The EA is designed to enhance the education achievement of Aboriginal students, and is a working agreement between a school district, all local Aboriginal communities, and the Ministry of Education.

The four goals of the EA are:

  • Goal 1: To increase Aboriginal students’ sense of place, of caring, and of belonging in the public school system.
  • Goal 2: To honour and improve relationships between the Greater Victoria School District and the Aboriginal community and parents.
  • Goal 3: To increase awareness and understanding of Aboriginal history, traditions and culture.
  • Goal 4: To increase success of all Aboriginal students.
Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement Renewal Information
Aboriginal Nations Enhancement Agreement
Best Practices for Teaching Aboriginal Students
Enhancement Agreement Annual Report 2008-2009
Enhancement Agreement Annual Report 2009-2010
Enhancement Agreement Summary
MOE Enhancement Branch 2009-2010
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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