First Nations leaders in Manitoba are meeting on the Dakota Tipi Reserve to look for ways to keep Native students in school.

About half of the children on the Dakota Tipi Reserve fail to complete high school. Native students in Manitoba have the highest drop-out rates in the country.

Some leaders of the Assembly of Manitoba Chief support the creation of an education authority. It would help provide students to Native students, especially the ones who leave their reserves to attend school.

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Chiefs ponder ways to help native children earn diplomas (CBC 6/1)

Relevant Links:
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs - http://www.manitobachiefs.com