Redefining Gifted and Talented for First Nations Students

The IFN Education Team is conducting a research project to redefine what gifted and talented means for our First Nations students. This survey is open to any First Nations person in Ontario and will take 5-10 minutes to complete, depending on the length of responses. The deadline is Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.

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* 1. Upon completion, your name will be entered into a draw for 5 chances to win a $50 gift card. Please provide the following contact information.

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* 2. First Nation Community

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* 3. Role(s) in First Nation Community

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* 4. The Independent First Nations (IFN) Education Research Project explores giftedness and talents in our communities from a First Nations perspective. We believe that giftedness encompasses more than the narrow definition currently in place in non-Indigenous school systems that are based only on literacy and math ability. How you would define "gifted and talented"?

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* 5. What gifts and talents have you seen in yourself, in your family, and/or in your community?

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* 6. Please share any First Nation teachings and stories that speak to understanding and supporting gifts and talents among our People.

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* 7. Would you be interested in being interviewed? (Note: we are completing a limited number of interviews; we cannot guarantee that you will be interviewed.)

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* 8. If you know someone who should be interviewed, please provide their name and contact information (e-mail, phone #) after getting their consent.

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