ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL Policy #F-5
In 2011, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), now known as the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD), published a policy framework in support of Indigenous Education. The key goals of this framework are as follows:
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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL Policy #F-5
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
BACKGROUND
In 2011, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), now known as the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD), published a policy framework in support of Indigenous Education. The key goals of this framework are as follows:
Accountability and Transparency: Transparency and accountability are enhanced by improved reporting on and access to information about post-secondary education and training.
Responsiveness and Respect: Post-secondary education and training environments are increasingly responsive to and respectful of the needs, choices, and aspirations of Indigenous learners.
Indigenous Learners’ Success: An increasing number of Indigenous learners have the skills and formal education required to more actively participate in the changing labour market.
Labour Market Readiness: An increasing number of Indigenous learners have the skills and formal education required to more actively participate in the changing labour market.
Northern College supports the goals and objectives of the MAESD Indigenous PostSecondary Education and Training Policy Framework (2011) and, recognizing the importance of education in improving the lifelong opportunities for Indigenous people, strives to support the success of Indigenous students. Northern College is committed to:
- involving Indigenous students in continuing to build a proud and respectful community of Indigenous learners;
- reaching out to Indigenous students at the college and encouraging active participation as a member of the college community;
- providing the services and supports to ensure a successful experience at college;
- developing strategies to encourage Indigenous students to participate in postsecondary education and training.
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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/F5_Voluntary-Self-Identification-Policy.pdf