First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 5, no. 1, 2013, pp. 83-97
Description
Discusses how Elders shared their knowledge with youth through a joint initiative and workshops. Outcome analysis indicated a greater level of engagement by the students.
Brief profile of inner city school for grades 6-8. Program features: holistic curriculum, small classroom size, prioritized attendance, lengthened daily class time, shorter summer vacation, and exposure to opportunities in the community. Sixty percent of students are Aboriginal.