On Wednesday, June 22, Alberta Education and representatives from 6 other organizations signed a Joint Commitment to Action.

The Commitment to Action is to ensure that all K-12 teachers will receive additional training related to First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and culture within the next two to three years.

David Eggen, Minister of Education, says this commitment will be a positive step forward in giving students the history and legacy of residential schools, and the vibrant cultures of First Nations. 

"We can’t know where we’re going until we know where we’ve been, so this enhancement to curriculum will serve to enrich the knowledge and understanding of current and future generations of Albertans.”

Alberta Education is committed to working with Indigenous partners to develop resources for teachers who will deliver the new curriculum.

This curriculum will be part of the Governments new curriculum plan rolled out last week, that covers 6 core subjects including First Nations, Métis and Inuit content.

"We want to reach our over 42,000 teachers in Alberta and give them the tools and professional learning that will allow them to teach their students about residential schools."

Ry Moran, Director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, University of Manitoba said that all Albertans have a role to play in reconciliation.

"The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is proud to be a part of this historic commitment, and to provide guidance and support to stakeholders to enhance resources and professional learning opportunities for teachers.”