Concentus

Saskatoon Public Schools, Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.

DATE FORMED/CREATED:

2017

PARTNERSHIP GOAL:

The purpose of Concentus is to educate and empower individuals to understand their rights, encourage responsible, respectful and participatory citizenship, and promote a commitment to justice in a pluralistic society.

INITIATIVES AND POTENTIAL IMPACT:

Saskatoon Public Schools partners with the Concentus foundation to embed classroom resources within existing curriculum to advance citizenship education. One of the ways the division supports students to develop their character is to strengthen students’ knowledge and application of the five essential citizenship competencies: enlightened, empowered, empathetic, ethical, and engaged. Developing these competencies in age-appropriate ways from Kindergarten to Grade 12 helps foster a respect not only for democracy, but our multicultural and diverse community. The resource places a strong emphasis on the rights and responsibilities inherent in the treaty relationship and empowers students to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

MEETING FREQUENCY AND RENEWAL/END DATE:

This partnership is ongoing.

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL PORTFOLIO:

Nicola Bishop-Yong, Superintendent of Education