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Learning Link: Dec. 16, 2009

The State of Aboriginal Learning in Canada 2009: More than just dropout rates

CCL’s new report on the state of Aboriginal learning presents a unique vision of Aboriginal learning that extends well beyond the classroom, one that encompasses learning from family, community, languages, traditions and cultures—and challenges years of negative stereotypes and bad-news stories.

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A Christmas message from CCL!

The holidays provide us with a chance to reflect on the year past. Despite some adversity, the Canadian Council on Learning released in 2009 an impressive slate of reports and publications that informed and engaged Canadians on an unprecedented level about the benefits of lifelong learning.

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Recognizing Excellence

Sharing the Flame: Recognizing Excellence in Learning was created to honour innovative and effective learning programs. This year CCL is recognizing 17 organizations that have promising practices in adult, work, health and Aboriginal learning.

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CCL Recommends

The cultural divide in science education for Aboriginal learners

A clash of cultures and viewpoints is discouraging young Aboriginal people from pursuing science and engineering education. Fundamental differences between Western science and the way Aboriginal people view the world may be a key reason for Aboriginal people to refrain from studying in science and engineering. This article from CCL's Lessons in Learning series was first published in February 2007.

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