First Nations Education Jurisdiction Sample Contracts
Education Jurisdiction Framework Agreement, 2006 25First Nations Education Jurisdiction • November 6th, 2008
Jurisdiction over education is the formal recognition by the federal and provincial governments of a First Nation’s right to make decisions about the education of its children. First Nations across Canada have been seeking recognition of their education jurisdiction for decades, viewing this recognition as a critical component of their First Nations rights, as well as a meaningful part of their efforts to improve education for First Nations learners.
