Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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The Public Health Agency of Canada provides the primary funding for the Aboriginal Head Start program. Their overall mission is to help the people of Canada maintain and improve their overall health outcomes for all people.
The mandate focuses on three broad areas:
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National Health policy systems, including health care
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Health promotion and protection, including disease, illness and injury prevention
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First Nation, Métis and Inuit Health
Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future.
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The Ministry has the following responsibilities:
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develop curriculum and set standards
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evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes
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teacher development and certification
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support students with diverse learning needs
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fund and support school boards
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First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education
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oversees basic education policy and regulations
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The Amiskwaciy Cultural Society will nurture the children and student’s gifts and talents by providing them with a strong support system that is committed to incorporating Aboriginal perspectives into their everyday lives.
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The Amiskwaciy Cultural Society was created in 2013 with the original intent to support Aboriginal students entering into post-secondary education with financial and counseling supports from the Amiskwaciy Academy School to ensure their success as they focus on their post secondary studies. Upon review of this process, the society decided it would be best to broaden their catchment population to include children and youth as part of their demographic to encompass all Aboriginal youth to succeed in not only mainstream education, but to develop as successful individuals in life as well. To have the proper role models and supports to make them all feel valued, supported and proud to be who they are.