The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador are asking the courts to take a look at the government's plan for Aboriginal education.
OTTAWA, ON-Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently presented his government's plan to reform First Nations education. This plan was redone after it ran into opposition from First Nations who tried to undo the reform process.
Now the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador is requesting the courts take a look at the government's plan for Aboriginal education. The group is asking the Federal Court to stop the legislation from going ahead without its approval.
The Assembly of First Nations called on the government to make sure that Aboriginal communities keep control of education. They also requested that the government provide a guarantee of statutory funding that recognizes First Nations language and culture and gives shared insight and that these are ongoing and meaningful.
-From Canadian Press files.
