Provides a cross-country update on the current state of student compositions/enrollment at medical schools and what programs have been implemented to address this, including modifying admission criteria and using satellite medical campuses.
Presents information gathered in 2000 while doing a community needs assessment. Sources included learners, literacy workers, tutors and social service agencies.
Presents 33 tables showing economic indicators by Canada, by province, by gender, by age group, and employment by industry, occupation and educational attainment.
Findings based on literature review, survey (250 respondents), and three case studies. Produced as part of the National Reading Campaign's Aboriginal Policy Initiative.
Purpose of study was to make recommendations for mechanisms which would facilitate province-wide collection of reliable data to be used in the evaluation of programs promoting access and student success.
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
Description
Looks at a social justice policy wheel: east (resist), south (reclaim), west (construct) and north (act) and cultural teachings of life cycle responsibilities.
Used data collected from a survey of 41 individuals and 37 participants in focus groups. Covers topics such access to law school, educational experience, practice of law and the judiciary.
Highlights the University of Saskatchewan Native Law Centre's Program of Legal Studies for Native People
Summary of progress for the years 2001-2006. Ninety-one schools were surveyed regarding the number of seats available/filled, location of access programs, special admission categories, nature of support programs, and number of Aboriginal faculty.
Native Studies Review, vol. 20, no. 2, 2011, pp. 137-158
Description
Prominent themes identified in responses: sense of vulnerability, commitment to students, lack of external and resource support, and self-identity as Aboriginal peoples and the connection to language.
Information gathered at a provincial training conference offered by the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition. Presents results from pre-conference survey (questionnaires and forms included in document) and small group discussions.
Looks at school related outcomes and self-concept from a sampling of grade 4 - 8 students in northwestern Ontario. Results indicate Aboriginal students have the same or higher self-worth and competence compared to non-Aboriginal students.
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 54, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. 417-440
Description
Looks at Canadian and world studies at an Ontario secondary school and the need for more inclusive perceptions of Aboriginal People within geography related curriculums.
In Education, vol. 19, no. 3, [Indigenous Education] in Education, Pt. 2, Spring, 2014, pp. 108-122
Description
Comments on the need to address three common questions from teacher candidates, to help encourage teachers to include more Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom.
Makes 5 recommendations, to help aboriginal students succeed in school and reduce the gap in student achievement, to the Ministry of Education and school boards.
Chapter 3 section 3.05 of the 2012 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario.
Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario ; 2016
Follow-Up Reports on Value-for-Money Audits, Annual Report 2016, Volume 2
E-Books
Author/Creator
Auditor General of Ontario
Description
Chapter 3 section 3.02 of the Follow-Up Reports on Value-for-Money Audits, Annual Report 2016, Volume 2. Committee recommendations and detailed status of actions.
Health Education Journal, vol. 70, no. 1, February 24, 2011, p. 1–9
Description
Looks at the effectiveness of an Aboriginal health seminar in altering medical students’ knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of Aboriginal health issues, and their preparedness and willingness to work in an Aboriginal community.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 225-240
Description
Studies the data of an online survey responded to by twenty-two Aboriginal students, notes the highest stressors and makes recommendations for continued assessment.
Results of discussions with communities on issues related to Aboriginal teaching and teacher education along with recommendations for implementing suggestions.
Information for four age groups: adults (over 18), youth (12-17), and parents or guardians of children age 0 to 5 and 6 to 11. Thirty First Nations from Ontario participated and survey was conducted between November 2013 and May 2015.