Kovach, Margaret

Discusses the impact that both culture and perspective have on Indigenous research methodologies within the interdisciplinary context of social work and education.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2006.

Using interviews with Indigenous high school students to discuss the influences to the their educational experiences and what can be learned from those students' voices.

Examines the language challenges students face in the classroom and explores how literacies develop and function in local communities.

Discusses the similarities and contrasts between two research projects within an Indigenous research framework using the conversational method.

A round table discussion on the pros and cons of online education formats and their impact on rural Indigenous communities.

Looks at how mainstream feminism works in a First Nation context.

Issue features 15 of the most popular contributions that we have published since volume 1 in 2004.

Article uses the 2003 Convention as a baseline to develop a framework for tenure and promotion policy and for the appropriate evaluation of Indigenous scholarship, argues that Indigenous scholarship is embedded in intangible culture.

Study surveyed 16 tenured faculty members with 25 years or more of experience. Discusses what has been accomplished, summarizes current situation, and makes suggestions for future development.

General course overview of the curriculum intended to bring participants through the four phases of reconciliation based upon the Touchstones of Hope principles.This module discusses the goals and hopes of the reconciliation movement to re-develop community-developed visions of healthy children and families. Material presented as exhibit 47 from Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

General course overview of the curriculum intended to bring participants through the four phases of reconciliation based upon the Touchstones of Hope principles. This module focuses on initiative aimed to build on collaboration among the child welfare system and Aboriginal communities in the context of traditional Aboriginal worldviews to reconciliation and healing. Material presented as exhibit 47 from Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

General course overview of the curriculum intended to bring participants through the four phases of reconciliation based upon the Touchstones of Hope principles. This module explores the process and goals for reconciliation against racial discrimination as they apply to child welfare. Materials presented as exhibit 47 from Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

General course overview of the curriculum intended to bring participants through the four phases of reconciliation based upon the Touchstones of Hope principles. This module explores worldview approaches that reflect and reinforce the intrinsic and distinct aspects of Aboriginal cultures, customs and languages. Material presented as exhibit 47 from Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

General course overview of the curriculum intended to bring participants through the four phases of reconciliation based upon the Touchstones of Hope principles. This module explores proactive strategies to identify and address systemic and structural barriers that impact the well-being of Indigenous children, families and communities. Material presented as exhibit 47 from Phoenix Sinclair Inquiry.

Examines the use of treaties as a means to teach from and through in a classroom setting.

Looks at online learning with a historical review of adult education & its lack of engagement with Indigenous knowledge. Also discusses need to create culturally sensitive technology designed to include Indigenous knowledge.