Nathan MatthewNathan Matthew, a member of the Simpcw Band, has contributed to the advancement of aboriginal education in B.C. Nathan Matthew has recently retired as Chief of his band but has left an amazing legacy. As former chairman of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Nathan helped develop the Secwepemc Fisheries Commission and the Secwepemc Cultural Education Society. He also acted as representative for the First Nations Education Council, School District No. 73 for 8 years. Nathan Matthew is a well-known leader in the field of education. Under his leadership the First Nations of the province of B.C. have signed the first Aboriginal Education Jurisdiction Agreement between the federal and provincial governments, This agreement paves the way for self-government in education and puts First Nations on equal footing with other educational institutions. Links relating to Nathan Matthew BC and First Nations sign education agreement Nathan Matthew education... Doctor of Letters, honoris causa Nathan Matthew Doctor... First Nations' jurisdiction over First Nations' education Nathan Matthew education...
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