Instructions:
Write a formal business letter to the governemnt that explores educational issue that indigenous people are experiencing in canada
Identify the issue, explain the background causing/contributing to the issue, include an oppositional statement with supporting information for your position (i.e. citation/reference), and concluding the letter with a recommendation or desired outcome of which the learner is advocating.
The assignment will be written in business letter style with proper in-text citations and a references list, following the APA 7th Edition. All information written must show where it was sourced.
sources to use(provided in the attachments):
TRC-use line 10 iii. only which is:
10. We call on the federal government to draft new Aboriginal education legislation with the full participation and informed consent of Aboriginal peoples. The new legislation would include a commitment to sufficient funding and would incorporate the following principles: iii. Developing culturally appropriate curricula.
and this 3 sources (you can provide and change 2 sources if u want):
Education as reconciliation: U of A Indigenous history course sees spike in enrolment | CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/indigenous-history-university-of-alberta-1.6093405
How a school in northern Alberta is protecting Cree and Dene language and culture | CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-chipewyan-athabasca-delta-community-school-1.6715863
As more high schools add Indigenous-focused compulsory courses, some warn against a siloed approach | CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edu-indigenous-compulsory-learning-1.6738509