Shannen's Dream

Shannen Koostachin of Attawapiskat First Nation had a dream - safe and comfy schools and culturally based education for First Nations children and youth. She worked tirelessly to try to convince the federal government to give First Nations children a proper education before tragically passing away at the age of 15 years old in 2010. Now it is our turn to carry her dream forward. Learn more

"Shannen's Dream is Our Dream, Too" A video message from students at Pierre Elliot Trudeau School in Gatineau, QC Click here to watch the video!

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Senate Report calls on Feds to provide equitable funding for First Nations schools now!

KAIROS and Caring Society call on UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to end inequalities for First Nations children, youth and families

Read the First Nations Education Information Sheet

Watch Shannen's Dream Grow:

5 year old child helps Shannen's Dream

Read Motion 571 to support Shannen’s Dream in the House of Commons, introduced on September 16, 2010

Our Dreams Matter Too; First Nations children's rights, lives and education, First Nations children and youth report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child