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Educators who know their students’ stories will understand the risk factors that can lead to student absenteeism. A trusted caring adult can make a difference in the lives of students. The lived experience of Indigenous students and their families impacts students’ behaviours and is important for educators to learn and to know. The story of a missing and murdered Indigenous girl is referenced below ( Tina Fontaine).
Restorative practice suggestions:
- Use the restorative questions.
- Relationships between schools and the families of students are important for everyone and especially for Indigenous students.
- Get to know the stories of your students and you will get to know their voices.
What is the Gladue Act in the Canadian Criminal Code?
The Restorative Practice Questions
Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth A place where it feels like home: the story of Tina Fontaine March 2019
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