Nipissing First Nation Youth Chief works to include Indigenous History in all schools

By Kelly Anne Smith

Nipissing First Nation—Recently elected Nipissing First Nation Youth Chief Summer Fisher spoke in Toronto on the Anishinabek Education System.

“I spoke on behalf of the youth of the 23 First Nations that decided to be part of the Anishinabek Education System. We talked about the priorities that we need in different regions. For example, to add Indigenous History into the Canadian History curriculum.”

“In high school, there are two different history courses. You can take the Aboriginal History or the Canadian History. As an Indigenous person, I feel that it should all be in one curriculum. We should all be learning about each other.”

Youth Chief Fisher sees leadership in her future.

“I want to make sure all the youth are on the right path. That’s my goal. To make sure everybody feels safe, welcome, and happy as a youth. All youth of Nipissing First Nation are welcome to come to any meetings.”

Youth Council Deputy Chief Kiley M. George and Youth Council Secretary Andrea Goulais have also been appointed.