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Indigenous education in Canada

Indigenous education means learning about indigenous culture, history, and traditions. Indigenous people are the first people who lived in Canada, and they have a very unique way of life that is different from other Canadians.

Sometimes, when indigenous children go to school, they don't learn about their own culture or history. This is why there are special programs and schools called "indigenous education" to teach indigenous children about their own culture and history.

These programs are important because they help indigenous children feel proud of who they are and where they come from. They also help people who are not indigenous to learn more about indigenous culture and history, so they can understand and respect indigenous peoples better.

There are different ways that indigenous education is taught in Canada. Some schools might teach it as a separate subject, while others might integrate it into other subjects like math or science.

Overall, indigenous education is a way of preserving and valuing the unique culture, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples in Canada.