There are some very successful examples in parts of the country. For example, in Nova Scotia where they have a self-government agreement, the Mi'kmaq have a graduation rate that actually exceeds that of the non-aboriginal population in the province. They've been doing a fantastic job. Part of that, they tell us, is attributed to the fact that they have control, that they're able to deliver the curriculum in a way that makes sense to their students. They understand their issues.
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