we must ensure that Aboriginal learners not only have the schools to learn in, but are also provided with the instruction, technology and tools necessary for success

While Aboriginal-specific infrastructure investments, including $200 million for First Nations schools, are a positive sign, we are disappointed the federal government did not announce significant investments in operational education expenses such as teachers' salaries, computer equipment, especial education funding... The First nations youth of today will be a significan percentage of the Canadian workforce of tomorrow. Therefore we must ensure that Aboriginal learners not only have the schools to learn in, but are also provided with the instruction, technology and tools necessary for success.