IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT

The Hwul'muhw Mustimuhw Education Advisory Committee and School District No. 79 acknowledge and honour the special relationship that exists with the First Nations and Metis Nation within the boundaries of the School District. They also recognize and honour the historical and critical importance Aboriginal Peoples place on preservation of their language and culture. Further, they recognize the primacy of each Aboriginal Peoples' language and culture within its traditional territory. This Aboriginal Education Improvement Agreement acknowledges and honours the special relationship that exists between School District 79 and the Cowichan, Penelakut, Halalt, Malahat, Chemainus, Lyackson, Lake Cowichan, and Metis Nation people and support their commitment to the preservation of their language and culture. Further this Agreement acknowledges and honours Hul'qumi'num as the principal Aboriginal language of this territory and School District 79, and will continue to support the development of its programs and curriculum; The Hwul'muhw Mustimuhw Education Advisory Committee acknowledges the collective responsibility for the success of all Aboriginal learners attending school in School District No. 79. In respect and honour of the First Nations and Metis Nation we intend, with their participation and wisdom, to develop appropriate and meaningful educational programs for the benefit of all Aboriginal learners.

Complete copy : Aboriginal Improvement Agreement