Education
To use culture based education to empower and shape our sovereignty, unity and self-determination by
- respecting our elders, traditional leaders and indigenous ways of knowing and being;
- promoting our unique languages and cultures from our inter-generational and holistic perspectives;
- advocating for a holistic approach to policy and legislation that promotes self-sufficiency and
- increasing access and opportunity for career readiness, lifelong learning and the protection of our cultural and intellectual property rights
Comittee Goals:
To promote proactive engagement and visibility of Education goals by
*fostering a reciprocal relationship with other committees; i.e. joint meetings
*advocating education goals with tribal delegates
*involving tribal education departments
To proactively advocate on key legislative issues regarding Native Education by
*supporting Native CLASS Act and related legislation
*opposing Funding Flexibility Act, Native Alaska Elimination and related legislation
*increasing awareness on the achievement gap initiatives; i.e., “From Where the Sun Rises”
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