Acknowledgements
Development of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework was a collaborative effort among many individuals and organizations across Alberta. The policy framework would not have been possible without the support and contributions of learners, parents, school and institution board members, administrators, teachers/instructors, liaison workers, counselors, employers and other interested Albertans.
In particular, members of the Native Education Policy Review Advisory Committee must be commended for their commitment, hard work, patience, trust, candor, expertise and guidance throughout the review process. A special note of appreciation is extended to the elders from First Nations and Métis communities who generously shared their wisdom, and offered an opening and closing prayer at each Advisory Committee meeting.
Elders
Walter Anderson
Mike Beaver
Eva Bereti
Joe Cardinal
Wilton Goodstriker
Delia Gray
Adelis Tremblay
Treaty 6 Tribal Chiefs Institute
Dr. Phyllis Cardinal
Bernie Makokis
Treaty 7 First Nations
Dr. Vivian Ayoungman
Joyce Goodstriker
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Kathleen Laboucan
Roy Vermillion
First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium
Marie Smallface Marule
Sherri Water Chief
Métis Nation of Alberta Association
Merv Kowalchuk
Wayne Labonte
Métis Settlements General Council
Tom Ghostkeeper
Donna Lakey
Alberta Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
John McDonough
Alberta Children's Services
Fred Shaughnessy
Alberta College and Technical Institute Students' Executive Council (ACTISEC)
Brad Goertz
Alberta Home & School Councils' Association
Janessa Wade
Alberta Learning
Terry Fortin (Chair, Native Education Policy Review)
Robert Rock
Alberta School Boards Association
Steve Noskey
Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA)
Jacqueline Skytt
Apprenticeship & Industry Training Board
C.J. (Cliff) Williams
Association of School Business Officials of Alberta
Don Lussier
College of Alberta School Superintendents
Dr. Colin Kelly
Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations
Dr. Cora Voyageur
Council of Presidents - Colleges and Technical Institutes
Dr. Wayne Shillington
Human Resources Development Canada
Gail Gallagher
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Delbert Dahl
Native Student Services - University of Alberta
Lewis Cardinal
Universities Coordinating Council
Dr. Frank Tough
