Education support
Assisting your family with your children’s education.
Funding for specialized services
Examples of what can be funded:
Speech Therapists
Orthopedagogue
Various therapies
Essential education materials
Cultural healing
Jordan's Principle is one of the federal funding programs that makes sure all First Nations and Inuit children can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs.
Native Montreal can submit funding requests on behalf of your family to this or any other relevant funding programs and help to find the appropriate specialized services.
For more information:
Kristen Nelson
438-795-5308
knelson@nativemontreal.com
Tutoring and homework help
Native Montreal offers professional tutoring services to our members
For more information:
Chloe Blanchet
514-331-6587 ext 208
cblanchet@nativemontreal.com
Kane'ko:ta (Steps) Adult education program
This program was created by the First Nations Regional Adult Education Center to support Indigenous people living in the Montreal region to successfully obtain their D.E.S. (Basic High School Diploma) Certificate of completed secondary studies in general education in a culturally safe program. Students can learn at their pace and will be supported by a teacher at every step.
For more information:
Kristen Nelson
438-795-5308
knelson@nativemontreal.com
Resources for teachers
This guide is a reference tool to promote the welcome, inclusion and educational success of Indigenous students who attend primary and secondary schools in Quebec. It offers knowledge on the main issues related to the educational success of Indigenous students, concrete courses of action, examples of inspiring practices, tools and resources to go further. Above all, it offers promising ideas for fostering collaboration between Native Friendship Centers and schools or school service centers.
Part 1
Part 2
For more information:
Kristen Nelson
438-795-5308
knelson@nativemontreal.com
