A group of students studying journalism at Cégep de Jonquière have written an article for Le Quotidian about how Québec’s education systems are adapting their teaching methods to Indigenous cultures and youth. The article highlights how non-Indigenous education centres like early childhood centre Auetissatsh, Cégep de Jonquière, and Université Laval have introduced cultural activities and adapted their curriculum. Cégep de Jonquière cultural advisor Kate Bacon explained that the goal of decolonization efforts is not to remove Western knowledge altogether, but to work towards a co-existence of multiple forms of knowledge. The authors also highlighted the work at the Kiuna Institute—created by the First Nations Education Council—to create an education experience that includes Indigenous-informed teaching methods and pedagogy, plentiful cultural activities, and dedicated student and student family supports. Kiuna educational advisor Jean-François Beaudet explained that the cégep draws on a traditional approach, while also preparing students for their future studies and/or the job market.
