Contends that Aboriginal participation rates will lag behind the non-Aboriginal population until major reforms are executed in elementary and secondary school education and the curriculum used in Aboriginal schools.
Inventory of Indigenous-specific and Indigenized professional resources developed, delivered, accessed and included at post-secondary institutions across the province, as well as external opportunities offered by companies and other organizations. Information includes title, name of host organization, overview, duration/frequency, audience, and licensing and access.
Canadian Nurse, vol. 102, no. 4, April 2006, pp. 15-16
Description
Discusses a nursing practice & education environment that supports the development of a student-centered learning process that would include Aboriginal values and beliefs.
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, 2016, pp. 1-2
Description
Introduction to issue featuring articles on self-identification in Canadian census, gang violence, gambling research, and the University of Regina and Vancouver's Urban Aboriginal Housing and Wellness Strategy.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Logging and Indigenous People, 2006, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the collaboration between the University of Northern British Columbia and the Tl'azt'en Nation regarding the John Prince Research Forest on traditional lands.
Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 14, no. 3-4, 2006, pp. 366-373
Description
Considers how the Mining Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is addressing the need to integrate sustainable development into mining engineering on behalf of industry and society.
Northern Review, no. 43, Nursing Education in the Circumpolar North, 2016, pp. 1-10
Description
"This compendium includes ten reports outlining baccalaureate level nursing programs, delivered in all corners of the Circumpolar North, that have unique but often analogous challenges and contexts".
Ministry of Advanced Education Annual Post-Secondary Education Forum ; 3rd, 2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Garry Merkel
Description
Primary focus of discussions was the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education's document Proposed Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Strategy and its Aboriginal post-secondary Enhancement Plans.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 102-116
Description
Discusses the history, curriculum (including the philosophy of healing/learning) and founding principles of the Institute and illustrates its effectiveness through case studies of students.
Northern Review, no. 43, Nursing Education in the Circumpolar North, December 2016, pp. 51-66
Description
Comments on the long distance nursing education provided by the University of Northern British Columbia based out of Prince George and its baccalaureate nursing degree offered at three campuses, Prince George, Quesnel and Terrace.
Discusses a commitment of the Ministry of Advanced Education to improve levels of participation and success for Aboriginal learners in post-secondary education and training in British Columbia.
Salish Kootenai College Provides Online Information Technology Classes at Crownpoint
Articles » General
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 2, Traditional Wisdom Our Strength, Winter, 2006
Description
Looks at the online information technology classes offered to American Indian students in the United States and to Indigenous students in Alberta, British Columbia, and Australia.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 1, 2006, pp. 117-134
Description
Discusses the importance of context for social work education, illustrated by the First Nations Bachelor of Social Work program, which was delivered as a satellite program in a First Nations community.