Students

Indigenous Education  

 At the Peel District School Board, everything we do is designed to help each child achieve to the best of his or her ability. Our collective, daily efforts make a positive difference in the lives of our students, their families and the world.

Through our Voluntary and Confidential Self-Identification for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Students policy and process, we will collect vital information that will help us

  • meet the learning and cultural needs of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students
  • increase participation of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit parents, students, communities, and organizations in working to support the academic success of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students
  • increase awareness among non-Aboriginal students, staff, and families about First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples

 

​​​​​​​Resources for  Voluntary and Confidential Self-Identification for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Students 

Aborignal students  

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

 

What is Voluntary and Confidential Self-Identification for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Students?
As of September 2013, First Nation, Métis, or Inuit students with any Aboriginal ancestry may voluntarily and confidentially choose to identify themselves as having Aboriginal ancestry.

 

How and when can a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit student choose to self-identify?

First Nation, Métis, or Inuit students can choose to self-identify through the school registration process by checking off the appropriate boxes on the Student Registration Form and/or Student Verification Form. Students will have regular opportunities after registration to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify.


Who can self-identify?

Any First Nation, Métis, and Inuit student may self-identify. For students under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must self-identify on behalf of the student. For students 18 years of age or older, the student can choose to self-identify.


Do students need to show proof of ancestry?

No, for the purpose of voluntary self-identification, proof of ancestry is not required.


How will the information collected be used?

The Peel board will use the data to help it make informed decisions about student achievement.  The board will also share the data with the Ministry of Education and the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) through the Ontario Student Information System (OnSIS). The Ministry and/or EQAO may share this data publicly but only in aggregated form. Individual student data will not be released publicly.


The information collected through the self-identification process is protected and governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Provincial Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FIPPA) governing school boards and the Ministry of Education.