Looks at the colonization and assimilation of Aboriginal peoples in the education system; and discusses the problems, prospects, and future direction of Aboriginal learning in Canada.
Making it Happen: Strengthening First Nation, Inuit and Metis Human Resources
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Author/Creator
Fjola Hart-Wasekeesikaw
Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada
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Review undertaken to develop recommendations for a best practice framework. Focused on background to the current poor health status of Aboriginals and identifying challenges facing nursing profession in dealing with these issues.
Students received instruction for English as a second language, Navajo, and cultural teachings resulting in increased involvement, improved reading, math and science skills.
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 09-08
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Author/Creator
Joan Bellegarde
Description
Looks at the establishment of an employee network as one component of an overall Aboriginal strategy of the school division to recruit and retain qualified Aboriginal talent.
Canadian Dimension, vol. 43, no. 1, January/February 2009, pp. 48-50
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Comments that while there have been some positive changes in Aboriginal education in the past 25 years, the retention rate of Aboriginal students is still low.
International Journal of Educational Research, vol. 33, no. 6, 2000, pp. 621-629
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Explains transitional problems as being affected primarily by community characteristics such as socioeconomic status and rural location as well as those unique to the Navajo such traditions, theology and culture.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 24, no. 2, 2000, pp. 169-184
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Article reveals that some unique approaches exist and raises a series of challenges including: implementing goals, evaluation, relevance, access, completion rates and Indigenous control.
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 09-04
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Author/Creator
Cathy Mills
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Survey covered the following topics: increasing achievement and graduation rates, projected job opportunities within their division, awareness training for staff, and policies related to Aboriginal education.