Claypool, Tim R.

Based on student interviews, paper reports that success was an individual phenomenon indicated by past experiences and personal ambitions.

Reports results of interviews with five Saskatchewan and four Prince Edward Island principals. Challenges identified included pedagogical and curricular issues, student transition and attendance, legacy of residential schools and other parental issues, and financial and resource constraints. Participants provided examples of how their schools are trying to address these issues.

Qualitative study reveals that traditional Inuit leadership is about promoting the personal leadership skills, interests and abilities of each community member. Study involved 24 semi-structured interviews with 14 educators

Looks at constructive assessment strategies, that could be incorporated into classroom practice, to meet the needs of Indigenous students.

Using interviews with Indigenous high school students from Urban Saskatchewan schools to discuss the need for more Indigenous pedagogy from educators .

Using interviews from Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan principals to discuss their roles in student success through promoting Indigenous learning and values.

Analyzes of the internal and external educational relationships between educators and students can lead to Indigenous students success in Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Nunavut.

Discusses how culturally appropriate practices which balance the academic with the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of students may help Aboriginals succeed in school.

Book review of Decolonizing Education: Nourishing the Learning Spirit by Marie Battiste