IK: Other Ways of Knowing, vol. 1, no. 2, 2015, pp. 98-111
Description
Looks at two groups photographed and interviewed for the project: First Nations youth from Calgary, Alberta and Te Ora Hou, a Maori youth organization in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Examines parent and community engagement, cultural and language programming, teachers, instruction and curriculum resources, professional development, and individual students supports at Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Le Roi Daniels Elementary School.
Looks at the challenges faced by Aboriginal youth who are trying to find a balance between maintaining cultural roots and living in the mainstream world.
Duration: 31:30.
Reviews existing services available for Aboriginal students who are pregnant or parenting, family gathering locations and service programs, and early pregnancy prevention and intervention supports. Offers recommendations for the program.