About ACE

Mission Statement & Guiding Principles

The mission statement of the Aboriginal Circle of Educators is as follows:

"The Aboriginal Circle of Educators exists to empower educators through holistic approaches and professional development and advocacy to advance indigenous knowledge for the success of future generations."

The Aboriginal Circle of Educators is guided by the following principles:

  • Aboriginal Children are our future.
  • The learning environment must reflect the needs of Aboriginal children and their diverse backgrounds.
  • Facilitators of learning for Aboriginal children demonstrate respect in order to develop relationships and learning.
  • Teachers of Aboriginal decent assume the right to be practitioners of Aboriginal education and leadership.