This paper addresses themes that emerged from the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) July 2013 President’s Forum on First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) education. Strategies, programs and wise practices for wholistic Indigenous student success in Canada are highlighted and discussed. Current research focusing on equitable education environments based in social justice philosophies, inter-agency approaches, culturally relevant pedagogy, system wide change and inclusion are presented. A highly visual journey navigates the complexity and necessity for immediate action aimed at fostering understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples as key. Advice, teachings, models and principles from students, educators, researchers, leaders, Elders and other stakeholders on Indigenous student success are infused throughout.

Electronic reproduction. Available online at: www.ctf-fce.ca/Research-Library/BeyondShadows_EN_Web.pdf. Also available in French: Au-delà des ombres : réussite des élèves des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits.

Abstract -- I Lost my talk by Rita Joe (1932-2007) -- Figure 1 û Themes in Beyond Shadows -- Shadows of Colonial Effects -- Social Justice and Inter-Agency Allies -- Figure 2 û A Summary of Select Wise Practices in Canada -- Honouring Indigenous Contributions -- Figure 3 û Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Into Classrooms -- Building Relationships with Indigenous Peoples -- Figure 4 û Identification of Indigenous Student Engagement Factors -- Figure 5 û Indigenous Communities as Partners in Education -- Teacher Knowledge and Indigenous Inclusion -- Figure 6 û Teacher Contributions Captured -- Figure 7 û Characteristics of Authentic Allies -- Indigenous Education is Canadian Education -- Figure 8 û Indigenous Resources in Canadian Schools -- Sharing Our Gifts: Truth and Humour -- Figure 9 û Select Indigenous Education Initiatives -- Excerpt from LNU and Indians we're called by Rita Joe (1932-2007) -- References.