There is a correlation between the Levels of student achievement in formal Western schools and the levels of involvement that their parents have in this education. Many First Nations students have low levels of achievement, which can be attributed to a lack of parental involvement. The negative perception of school left behind from residential schools is often cited as a reason for this lack of involvement. Teachers and school leaders need to develop strategies to lessen these negative perceptions and encourage First Nations parents to become actively involved in their children's formal education. If the efforts of educators are successful, the low achievement rates of First Nations students will rise.