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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jun-7
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Forgotten and Ignored: Special Education in First Nations Schools in Canada
Phillips, Ron
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, n106 Jun 2010
Usually reviews of special education in Canada describe the special education programs, services, policies, and legislation that are provided by the provinces and territories. The reviews consistently ignore the special education programs, services, policies, and legislation that are provided by federal government of Canada. The federal government of Canada is constitutionally responsible for the education, including special education, of First Nations students residing on reserves. This responsibility extends throughout Canada. This article describes the current status of special education programs provided to First Nations schools by the federal government and makes recommendations for the development of a comprehensive system of special education services and programs.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Education, Canada Natives, Accessibility (for Disabled), Federal Programs, Program Descriptions, School Statistics, Guidelines, Government Role, Barriers, Performance Factors, Educational Finance, Federal Indian Relationship, Trust Responsibility (Government), Educational Administration
Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada. Tel: 204-474-9004; Fax: 204-474-7564; e-mail: cjeapadm@cc.umanitoba.ca; Web site: http://www.umanitoba.ca/publications/cjeap
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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