1. Decolonization of Maliseet/Mi’kmaq Education By David Perley

2. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Process leading to pre-contact conditions respecting First Nation control Process leading to the dismantling of colonial education Agents of decolonization include both Native and non-Native partners Process leading to and eventually sustaining the goal of Self-Determination for First Nations

3. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Requires changes in education at the First Nation, provincial, and federal levels Education is used as a tool for cultural revival rather than assimilation Processing leading to harmony, balance, and healing for all

4. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Conditions which facilitate the process of decolonization need to be established in mainstream society Sets in motion a new journey for First Nation societies; a journey of healing, independence, and local control

5. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Provincial School System Provincial schools do not attempt to assimilate Maliseet/Mi’kmaq children Maliseet/Mi’kmaq cultures and languages are recognized and promoted within public schools Recruitment of Maliseet/Mi’kmaq teachers and administrators

6. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Provincial School System Participation of Maliseet’Mi’kmaq people within the provincial education system e.g. district councils, districts, and schools Maliseet/Mi’kmaq content is incorporated into the provincial curriculum Curriculum materials portray First Nation people in a positive light and focus on contributions of First Nation societies

7. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Provincial School System Public school teachers are required to attend in-service sessions designed to enhance understanding of Maliseet and Mi’kmaq cultures, histories, lifestyles, and conditions Student teachers are to take Native education courses at Teacher Training institutions

8. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Provincial School System Maliseet/Mi’kmaq education policies are adopted and implemented by DOE and school districts Maliseet/Mi’kmaq education branches are established at the DOE and school district levels

9. David Perley, Tobique First Nation Decolonization Provincial School System Education Act of the N.B. government contain provisions that decolonize Maliseet and Mi’kmaq education Equality of educational opportunity, equality of results and affirmative action for teacher recruitment is predominant within the provincial education system