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Author/Creator
Bob Joseph
Description
Excerpt from Indigenous Corporate Training: Working Effectively with Aboriginal People by Bob Joseph.
Aboriginal Education Programs in British Columbia's Public School System and Their Relation to Aboriginal Student School Completion
Theses
Author/Creator
Julie Luce Desroches
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2005.
Aboriginal Horizontal Framework
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Horizontal Framework: Programs and Spending Overview
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Treasury Board Secretariat
Government of Canada]
Description
Overview of Aboriginal-direct programming and spending offered by the Government of Canada. The 360 programs and services are arranged under seven thematic headings: Health, Lifelong Learning, Housing, Safe and Sustainable Communities, Economic Opportunities, Lands and Resources and Governance and Relationships.
Aboriginal Identity Development, Language Knowledge, and School Attrition: An Examination of Cultural Continuity
Theses
Author/Creator
Darcy Hallett
Description
Developmental Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2005.
Aboriginal Perspectives into the Teaching and Learning of Science Education: Beginning the Conversations in Southern Saskatchewan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Ali Sammel]
Description
Looks at a guideline developed by the Collaborative Inquiry Committee to produce principles and a structure for Aboriginal science and teaching. Includes an interpretation of the Medicine Wheel for use by teachers.
Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Strategy and Action Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Government of British Columbia]
Description
Discusses effective strategies and initiatives to help the educational needs of Aboriginal peoples.
Aboriginal Roundtable
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Description
Contains links to background papers and summary of outcomes from sectoral sessions which covered the topics of: self-government, economic development, housing, education and health.
Against All Odds: [Reversing Low Achievement of One School's Native American Students]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
William H. Parrett
School Adminstrator, January 2005, p. [?]
Description
Discusses success stories at Lapwai Middle School and Lapwai Elementary School and the eight common factors that have become apparent to reverse low school performance.
American Indian Women: Sorting Through Myth and History: A Study of American Indian Women, Stereotypes, and Education in the Classroom
Theses
Author/Creator
Jessica L. Attardo
Description
Education with History Concentration Thesis (M.S.)--Mansfield University, 2005.
An Analysis of Educational Costs and Tuition Fees: Pre-school, Elementary School and High School Levels: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
FNEC/DIAND Tuition Fees Committee
Description
Documents the differences in allocation, funding parameters, and expenditures of the various jurisdictions.
An Analysis of the Performance Gap Between American Indian and Anglo Students in the New York State Fourth and Eighth Grade Mathematics Assessments
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard Marchand
Jamar Pickreign
Keary Howard
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 44, no. 2, 2005, pp. 24-35
Description
Looks at the disparities in competence between the two groups of students and recommends professional development for math teachers as well as enrichment activities for the students.
Applying Anthropology to Educational Problems
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leona M. Foerster
Dale Little Soldier
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 20, no. 3, May 1981, pp. [1-6]
Description
How to use the methods of anthropology to solve Native American educational problems.
"A better place to live": National Mythologies, Canadian History Textbooks, and the Reproduction of White Supremacy
Theses
Author/Creator
Kenneth Edward Montgomery
Description
Education Thesis (PhD) -- University of Ottawa, 2005.
Beyond the Vision: A Study of the Integration of Aboriginal Content in Community Classrooms
Alternate Title
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association ) ; no. 05-05
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sarah Longman
Description
Summary of a master's thesis that contends while progress has been made in the integration of Aboriginal content, the change has been slow.
Full Thesis.
British Columbia First Nations Schools Funding Analysis: 2003/04 School Year
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bill Postl
Description
Compares federal funding for students in First Nations schools to provincial funding for First Nations students in public schools.
Building Partnerships: Educational Services Agreements Resource Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Learning
Description
Guide prepared by federal, provincial, First Nation and other agencies, intended for use as an information resource for negotiation of service arrangements between the Boards of Education and First Nations.
Camp Ignites Aboriginal Youth's Interest in IT
Articles » General
On the Go, Winter, 2005/06, p. 2
Description
Youth from Ktunaxa First Nation attended camp to learn about computers.
Can Text-Relevant Motor Activity Improve the Recall of Native American Children? Testing Predictions Derived From Glenberg's "Indexical Hypothesis"
Theses
Author/Creator
Scott Christopher Marley
Description
Educational Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2005.
The Canoe Is the People: Indigenous Navigation in the Pacific
Alternate Title
LiNKS (Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems)
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Canoe Is the People Project Team]
Description
Accompanying Materials: Teacher's Guide; Learner's Text; Pacific Map; Navigation
Community Schools Transitions Support Project
Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 104
Teaching and learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terry Cratty
Belinda Daniels-Fiss
Sharon Laflamme
Ben Garchinski
Beverly Hanson
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Looks at developing support systems in elementary schools for at-risk students transitioning to high school.
Connectivity and ICT Integration in First Nations Schools: Results from the Information and Communications Technologies in Schools Survey, 2003/04
Alternate Title
Connectivity and Information and Communications Technologies Integration in First Nations Schools: Results from the Information and Communications Technologies in Schools Survey, 2003 / 04
Culture, Tourism and the Centre for Education Statistics Research Papers ; no.34
E-Books
Author/Creator
Johanne Plante
Constant Perimeter, Varying Area: A Case Study of Teaching and Learning Mathematics to Design a Fish Rack
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anthony Rickard
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 44, no. 3, 2005, pp. 80-100
Description
Studies an activity from a module from Math in a Cultural Context series and notes improved mathematical achievements in the students.
Coyote and the Stars
Alternate Title
The Indian Reading Series: Stories and Legends of the Northwest ; Level 1, Book 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Members of the Warm Springs Reservation Committee
Description
Creating Culturally Meaningful Learning Environments: Teacher Actions to Engage Aboriginal Students in Learning
Theses
Author/Creator
Linda May Goulet
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Regina, 2005.
The Cry of the Chickadee
Alternate Title
[Gift of Language and Culture Project: Stories, Legends and Chants]
E-Books
Author/Creator
James Ratt
Ida Ratt
Crystalized versus Fluid Intelligence in American Indian Children Referred to Developmental Clinics: An Examination of Multiple Measures and Indicators
Theses
Author/Creator
Billie Jo Kipp
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Montana, Missoula 2005
Cultural Congruence in the Education of and Research With Young Aboriginal Students: Ethical Implications for Classroom Researchers
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nathalie Piquemal
Bret Nickels
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 51, no. 2, Summer, 2005, pp. 118-134
Description
Looks at teacher-student interaction patterns in an inner-city kindergarten classroom where the majority were of Ojibway and Cree ancestry.
Culture, Community and the Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ray Barnhardt
Description
Examines underlying processes of education using a cross-cultural approach.
Dene Games
Web Sites » Personal
Author/Creator
Darren Wicks
Description
Contains instructions for the Finger Pull, Hand Games, Pole Push, Stick Pull, and Snowsnake.
The Development of Aboriginal Language Programs: A Journey Towards Understanding
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Graham
Canadian Journal of Education , vol. 28, no. 3, 2005, pp. 318-338
Description
Looks at Cree and Ojibwe language program development with community liaisons in school districts.
Early Learning and Child Care: An Aboriginal Engagement Strategy: An NWAC Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada
Description
Discusses the elements, challenges, and opportunities for improving early learning and child care programs for Aboriginal children, and presents best practices within the communities to overcome barriers.
Early Learnings
Alternate Title
Indigenous Community Development Projects Early Learnings
Telstra Foundation Research Report ; vol. 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
Description
Looks at 14 educational projects showcasing Indigenous initiatives likely to contribute to positive change for Indigenous groups, individuals and communities across Australia.
Early School Leavers: Understanding the Lived Reality of Student Disengagement from Secondary School: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Community Health Systems Resource Group
The Hospital for Sick Children
Description
Report looks into four questions: why students leave secondary school prior to graduation, which factors help students to stay in school, do these factors vary in nature with different populations of young people and what are the implications of the research for policy and practice.
Education and Learning in an Aboriginal Community
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Veronica Cleary
Issue Analysis, no. 65, December 06, 2005, pp. [1]-[16]
Description
Contends that educational reforms are urgently needed for children in remote Aboriginal communities to enjoy the opportunities open to other Australian children.
Education in the Canadian Arctic: What Difference Has the Nunavut Government Made?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jack Hicks
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 8-15
Description
Summarizes changes in the educational system since the new government took over six years ago.
To access this article, scroll down to page 8.
Emerging Identities: A Proposed Model for an Interactive Science Curriculum For First Nations Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Trudy Sable
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D)--University of New Brunswick, 2005.
Factors That Affect Alaska Native Students' Mathematical Performance
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jerry Lipka
Joan Parker Webster
Evelyn Yanez
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 44, no. 3, 2005, pp. 1-8
Description
Introductory article to themed issue on four case studies of teachers implementing Math in a Cultural Context (MCC).
Fast Forward: Growing Up in Nunavut
Alternate Title
CBC-TV News in Review
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
CBC News in Review, May 2005, pp. 48-61
Description
Classroom lesson plan to accompany segment on DVD Best of News in Review: Native Studies.
The Federal Campaign for the Admission of Indian Children into Public Schools, 1890-1934
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Irving G. Hendrick
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, 1981, pp. 13-32
Description
Discusses officials' drive to integrate students into state run institutions in order to accelerate assimilation and civilization.
Final Report: Development Conference on Aboriginal Learning
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
One World Inc.
Description
Conference to establish parameters and framework for research and knowledge mobilization of an Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre, one of five being established by the Canadian Council on Learning. Includes State of Aboriginal Learning: Background Paper for the "National Dialogue on Aboriginal Learning by Marie Battiste (2005).
Final Report: Supporting Aboriginal Children and Youth With Learning and/or Behavioural Disabilities in the Care of Aboriginal Child Welfare Agencies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alex Wright
Diane Hiebert-Murphy
Gwen Gosek
Description
Looks at data on issues and challenges faced by First Nations agencies, difficulties with defining learning and/or behavioural disabilities, and identifies service gaps and barriers.
Finding a Good Fit: Using MCC in a "Third Space"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joan Parker Webster
Peter Wiles
Marta Civil
Stacy Clark
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 44, no. 3, 2005, pp. 9-30
Description
Looks at a Math in a Cultural Context case study and the academic success achieved by the students using the Building a Fish Rack module.
First Nations Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
First Nations Education Action Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Description
Discussion on the development and implementation of a sustainable education system under the jurisdiction of First Nation peoples.
Glossary [Our Hearts are Bleeding: Digital Collection]
Alternate Title
[Our Hearts are Bleeding: Digital Collection]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC)
Description
Brief list of terms relating to Aboriginal land rights and title.
Grade 5 Social Studies: People and Stories of Canada to 1867: A Foundation for Implementation
E-Books
Author/Creator
Renée Gillis
Ron Munro
Description
Modules: First Peoples, Early European Colonization (1600 to 1763), Fur Trade, and From British Colony to Confederation (1763 to 1867).
Himwic`a: Our Legends: As Told by Our Hupačasath Elders
Documents & Presentations
Description
Retelling of seven traditional stories including: When the Eagle Went to Borrow Eyes from the Snail; The Shadow; Daughter of Sea Cucumber; The Thunderbird Has a Nest on Thunder Mountain; and When the Codfish Was Sad.
Written in English and Hupačasath.
I Can Make Art ... Like Andrew Qappik
Alternate Title
Unikkausivut: Sharing Our Stories
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jane Churchill
Description
Artist demonstrates the process of creating a soapstone relief print. Students then produce their own self-portrait. Accompanying material: Study Guide.
Duration: 11:24.
I Can Make Art ... Like Andrew Qappik: [Study Guide]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Description
Guide to accompany film, I Can Make Art ... Like Andrew Qappik. Target ages 9-12. Contains previewing and post viewing activities, follow up discussion and activity ideas.