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ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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Instructional Programs and Materials AP 203: Multiculturalism

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Background

Cultural diversity is a positive feature of Canadian society, and multiculturalism is an interdisciplinary process designed to foster the development of cultural understanding. Division schools are encouraged to provide learning experiences whereby all students have opportunities to develop pride in their cultural heritage, self-esteem and understanding of Canada’s culture.

Procedures

  1. Programs of instruction will acknowledge that ethnic and cultural diversity are positive features of Canadian society.
  2. Opportunities will be provided for students to learn attitudes and skills that will enable them to succeed in the larger Canadian community.
  3. Student assessment, taking into account cultural, linguistic and educational background, social maturity and capacity for achievement will be provided.
  4. Opportunities for children to learn about their own heritage and to develop positive attitudes toward Canada’s multicultural society will be provided.
  5. The curriculum taught will reflect the contribution of all cultural groups to Canadian history, literature and life.
  6. Principals will encourage the recognition and celebration of multicultural special days and holidays as an integral part of the curriculum.

Adopted:

September 21, 2016

Amended:

December 30, 2021, October 4, 2023

Reference:

Section 16, 52, 53, 196, 197, 222 Education Act

Alberta Bill of Rights

Alberta Human Rights Act

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Constitution Act, 1982

Guide to Education ECS to Grade 12