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Blue Quills First Nations Board of Governors
will
address the
spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the seven member
First Nations
through the delivery of quality education programs.
The College is dedicated
to increasing and accessing
educational opportunities
for students
by empowering them
to overcome barriers
that restrict success
in college and university settings.
The College believes
the maintenance and enhancement of
culture
contributes to positive self-esteem
and, therefore,
encourages participation in the learning environment.
Kiskinohtayhiwewin
Our Spirit... Our Life... Our Way...
Blue Quills First Nations College will continue to honour
(the)
nistameymahkanak dreams
and visions for generations yet unborn.
Blue Quills,
guided by the seven member First Nations,
will
facilitate the process of pro-active change in learning.
The college environment will reflect
our cultures, values,
ancestral knowledge,
traditions and relationships,
nurturing learners to achieve
their individual goals
and meet the collective need.
Blue Quills will provide a meaningful and balanced curriculum,
bringing the uniqueness of our culture
into an education setting.
At the core of the Blue Quills
philosophy of education
is the
guidance
of the Creator, our Mother Earth, our language
and the Natural Law: Love, Honesty, Sharing and Determination.
mîna
Our Treaty Rights
include a wholistic education which nurtures
the four dimensions
of a healthy, strong whole person: Mental, Spiritual,
Physical and Emotional;
ekwa
Based on lifelong learning that is intergenerational,experiential/process oriented,
recognizing the gift,
ability, knowledge, diversity, humour ...
ekwa mîna
This learning is facilitated
in collaboration with the College
and members of the seven First Nations,
ekosi macikah
Dependent, independent and interdependent learning.
Mandate
Blue Quills First Nations College is mandated by the seven member/ owner First Nations through their Chiefs and Board of Governors to advance and protect iyiniw pimâtisiwin ekwa iyiniw mâmitoneyicikan (indigenous forms of life and thinking) through teaching, research, and community service, guided by the natural laws of the nehiyawak (Cree people), and grounded in nehiyawewin (Cree language), and aligning with the Blue Quills philosophy, vision, and mission statements.
The research must be conducted by and with our communities/ people, respecting traditional protocols, ethics, and relationships, and must contribute directly to the lives of people, supporting empowerment in individuals and the community.
The teaching must honour the whole person, building effective teacher learner relationships, and balancing our knowledge with contemporary literature to support learners and communities in achieving their goals.
The community service must support administrative and community activities, including ceremonial and traditional social events.
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