Objective:
Supports culturally responsive transition planning for First Nation learners across key stages of their educational journey. The document adapts the provincial Hopeful Transitions model to reflect First Nation perspectives, values, and community strengths, with a focus on helping learners plan confidently for life during and after K–12 schooling.
The resource emphasizes collaboration between schools, First Nation communities, families, and service providers to ensure transitions are equitable, strengths‑based, and rooted in identity, culture, and belonging.
Objectives:
- Support hopeful, equitable transitions for First Nation students
- Reduce systemic barriers to consistent and meaningful transition planning
- Honour First Nation cultures, languages, and ways of knowing
- Strengthen collaboration among schools, families, communities, and partners
- Ensure learners are active participants in planning their futures
Access the resource at https://www.gnb.ca/content/dam/GNB3/t/et-ef/km-12/first-nation-education/docs/hopeful-transitions.pdf
Key Highlights:
- Transitions are framed as ongoing processes, not one‑time events
- Planning is learner‑centred, strengths‑based, and culturally grounded
- Collaboration across systems and communities is essential
- The resource supports:
- School transitions
- Pathway and post‑secondary planning
- Student well‑being, identity, and belonging