Focuses on the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge in forest management in Canada, but also addresses some issues in parks management and wildlife management outside forest ecosystems.
[English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11, College Preparation]
[NBE 3C Resources]
[Secondary AE Resources]
[Secondary Resource List]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board?]
Description
List of curriculum resources to support a Grade 11 college preparation course which emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking and communication skills through studying the works of Aboriginal writers.
[English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices, Grade 11, University Preparation]
[NBE 3U Resources]
[Secondary AE Resources]
[Secondary Resource List]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board?]
Description
List of curriculum resources to support a Grade 11 university preparation course which emphasizes the development of literacy, critical thinking and communication skills through studying the works of Aboriginal writers.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 2, Summer, 2010, pp. 75-85
Description
Looks at recent American Indian poets who anchor their poems in family and personal survival and cultural continuity.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 75.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Description
Key findings of the report were an increase in scholarships for Aboriginal students and an increase in institutions offering Native or Aboriginal degree programs.
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 46-51
Description
Explores the historic and contemporary relationship with Aboriginal peoples in child welfare and discusses how social workers can adopt culturally appropriate service models that integrates core Aboriginal values, beliefs, and healing practices.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 2, Summer, 2010, pp. 59-74
Description
Discusses the variety of styles used in two stories and how they are intertwined to achieve self-realization, not by adopting the styles but by transcending them.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 59.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 6-15
Description
Argues customary and traditional laws of communal stewardship over land as opposed to individual land tenure systems should be recognized and protected for future land development.
To access this article, scroll down to page 6.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-28
Description
Assesses impact of study on a self-managed education program which attempted to balance traditional culture and language retention with contemporary education models.
Chapter in book: Ecosystem Based Management: Beyond Boundaries. Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of Science and the Management of Protected Areas, 21-26 May 2007 edited by S. Bondrup-Nielsen, K. Beazley, G. Bissix, D. Colville, S. Flemming, T. Herman, M. McPherson, S. Mockford and S. O'Grady.
Journal of Aboriginal Health, vol. 6, no. 1, Traditional Medicine, January 2010, pp. 49-57
Description
Describes an outline of appropriate engagement used in a study conducted in Takla Landing, British Columbia and looks at how it can be used to work with other Aboriginal communities to improve and promote health.
Aboriginal Public Television Network Speaking Your Language at the Olympics
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 2, February 2010, p. 26
Description
Describes the 36 member broadcast team that will cover the Olympics in English, French, and eight Aboriginal languages.
Article found by scrolling to page 26.
Patrick Stewart, Indigenous architect, of the Nisga'a First Nation in British Columbia looks at elements he considers when starting a project: architectural principles; traditions and culture; policy/local conventions and knowledge.
Duration: 53:06.
Reports on the progress on the Human Health Initiative, an Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group International Polar Year (IPY) project, marking the conclusion of the Norwegian Chairmanship in March 2009.
Studies in Canadian Literature / Études en littérature canadienne, vol. 35, no. 2, Special Section: Indigeneity in Dialogue: Indigenous Library Expression Across Linguistic Divides, 2010, pp. [13]-29
Description
Comments on the novel and the exclusionary and semi-colonial biases of processes to include Aboriginal literary works on academic reading lists.
Chronic Diseases in Canada, vol. 31, no. 1, December 2010, pp. 22-26
Description
Discusses the need for program planning and identification of new priorities to aid in arthritis care in Aboriginal populations, due to high prevalence.
Multi-media artist speaks about the various series he has created. Presented as part of the It's Complicated: Art about Home exhibition. Followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 1:09:58.
Looks at impact on students and teachers of the Learning Through the Arts (LTTA) program regarding positive gains by students in cultural pride, capacity to focus, engagement and success in learning.
American Indian & Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 17, no. 1, 2010, pp. 25-48
Description
Outlines the results of a study, using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, which suggests physical activity greatly improves overall health.
Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission assessment of border town relations and summary of public hearing testimonies held in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Concludes with recommendations .
Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lori Ann Roness
Description
Five components: literature review, surveys of Aboriginal service providers and employees/non-employees and non-Aboriginal employers, data review of strategies/programs, best practices, and evaluation and recommendations.
Tribal Colleges and Universities: Advancing Native Knowledge
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anne Marie Karlberg
Description
Guide to measuring learning outcomes and demonstrating accountability using three types of information: direct and indirect indicators, and institutional.
Discusses the early years of Russian occupation and education on Kodiak Island, and the suppression of language and culture by the American education system.