Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education, vol. 10, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 321-338
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Describes developments in science education since 2006 related to an agenda to decolonize the Pan-Canadian Science Framework by recognizing Indigenous knowledge as being foundational to understanding the physical world.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 10, October 2010, p. 24
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Looks at Brenda Green, the first Aboriginal Superintendant for the Saskatoon Public School Board, and her goal of providing culturally responsible schools.
Article found by scrolling to page 24.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 83-99, 154
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Discusses the successes and failures by the provincial government on their attempts to modernize schools, and promote racial tolerance and cross-cultural understanding.
Summary of report which investigates how community change can occur using practical solutions to implement new or modified programs for school science curriculum.
Lesson plan has students examine cultural perspectives regarding weather and the seasons of the year. Appendix A contains information regarding protocol when inviting Elders into the classroom.
Relates personal conversations held with Brandon, a student involved in a talking circle, about mathematics and discusses contributing factors to students success.
Curriculum Inquiry, vol. 38, no. 5, December 2008, pp. 559-577
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Examines the importance of treaty education by looking at what students know and understand about treaties and the historical relationship between First Nations and non-First Nations peoples.
First Nations Métis Education Provincial Advisory Committee (FNMEPAC)
Description
Working draft of strategy with vision to build local capacity through relationship and understanding, excellence and equity, and accountability to First Nations and Métis learners and all learners across Saskatchewan.
Access Catalyst Leaders' Toolkit.
Grade 7 students in Saskatchewan were tested for their understanding of history and treaties and the success of the mandatory K-12 treaty education program was assessed with respect to requirements of the Treaty Commissioner.