Deer, Frank

Qualitative research study involving teachers, parents, elders, and students evaluated teaching methods, course materials and cultural activities, and developed recommendations for improvement. Conducted at Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate.

Discusses the hegemonic value system imposed on Aboriginal peoples, the impact on cultural identity, and the connection to citizenship in the realm of education.

Looks at the implications of citizenship education which includes ideas of equality, tolerance, and social justice.

Contends that education for disadvantaged adults often requires support beyond the realm of academics.

Examines the appropriateness of the rentier theory as an explanation for educational underachievement in First Nations in Canada.

Discusses how social movements like Idle No More provided context for jurisdictional discourse and how educational leaders can learn from the discourse to provide appropriate, respectful and balanced learning opportunities for all Canadian citizens.

Looks at challenges faced and some approaches used for integration of Aboriginal culture into teacher practices.

Examines the need for and challenges to implementing Indigenous perspectives in the Canadian education system. Chapter in Handbook of Canadian Research in Initial Teacher Education edited by Thomas Falkenberg. To access chapter, scroll down to page 19.

Purpose of study was to evaluate the Community Learning for Success program. Open forums and interviews were conducted with former students, teachers, and administrators in four community areas of the city. Discussions centred around five elements: importance, programming, benefits, location and services.

Explores how Indigenous knowledge may be used as a research lens in attempting to understand student behaviour within an Indigenous school setting.

Looks at a new interpretation of the numbered treaties based on mutual respect and understanding.

Educational Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.

Looks at citizenship education and the need for traditional Aboriginal ways of learning to be incorporated into the curriculum to provide practical experiences in citizenship development.

Study acknowledges the importance of Aboriginal education and notes the challenges involved with offering such programming in an urban educational environment.