Overview

Narrowing the Gap: Addressing Mathematical Inequity in Indigenous Education

on Monday, June 21, 2021, National Indigenous Peoples Day
at 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

SPEAKER: Melania Alvarez (Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences)

This lecture will be delivered in English..

ABSTRACT:
In order to positively narrow the educational gap between the Indigenous communities and the rest of the population, there needs to be a continuous and long-term intervention for change. By leaving behind the philosophy of reduced expectations, mathematical scientists and educators in Western Canada have introduced a variety of interesting and challenging programs. Our first step has been to build partnerships with elders and schools run by Indigenous communities, as well as with urban public schools with a high concentration of at-risk students and Indigenous Students. With their input and support, a variety of outreach programs have been implemented, which will be described in this talk.

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