Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya said it's time for the territory to create its own school curriculum, independent from other jurisdictions. Education department reviewing alternativesThe N.W.T. 's Department of Education, Culture and Employment has said it's not feasible to create a "made in the North" curriculum. However, Carrigan said they're reviewing alternatives and that Alberta's curriculum is "quickly becoming outdated." are relatives of children who were forced to attend residential schools, or survived resident schools themselves.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2021 10:52 UTC