Contends that nature of the relationship between Native American students and their teacher, along with cultural context, can be important factors in academic success and retention .
Non-Maori Beginning Teacher Perspectives on Meeting the Needs of Maori Children Within the Mainstream Classroom: A Case Study: Research Project Report.
Theses
Author/Creator
Anne-Marie Hunt
Description
Education Thesis (MTchgLn)--Christchurch College of Education, 2006
Honoring Our Children: Culturally Appropriate Approaches for Teaching Indigenous Students
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jonathan Anuik
Description
Chapter 7 from Honoring Our Children: Culturally Appropriate Approaches for Teaching Indigenous Students edited by Jon Reyhner, Joseph Martin, Louise Lockard and Willard Sakiestewa Gilbert.
Report to identify ways to improve achievement and positive learning outcomes for Aboriginal students. Looks at recommendations for improving quality of education by strengthening governance & accountability, and addressing the need for stable and predictable funding.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 64, no. 1, February 2005, pp. 5-15
Description
Study concludes that health care personnel need to be informed about traditional knowledge and practices in order improve treatment and prevention of middle ear disease.
Examines the political, social, and economic influences on First Nation and Métis youth’s attitudes toward higher levels of education and career planning; and looks at some of the institutional and policy structures that support or hinder the ability of First Nation and Métis youth to finding pathways that will lead to sustained employment.
Photovoice methodology shows how Indigenous children view health and furthers the discussion for culturally relevant health education and prevention programs.
Discussion guide to accompany A Place in the Middle, true story about a girl who wants to be in an all-boy hula troupe at her school. For grades 6-12.
Watch A Place in the Middle.
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1998. Explores Indigenous writings and collections; analysis of works including Mourning Dove, E-Yeh-Shure, Zitkala-Sa, Luther Standing Bear, Charles Eastman, Arthur Parker, Francis LaFlesche.
Looks at the National Aboriginal Design Committee's (NADC) role in establishing a national organization to address issues raised in the report Knowledge Matters.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 3, 2006, pp. 92-106
Description
Concludes that further research is necessary to address the issues that underlie educational performance and lists research priorities which include defining, examining, and addressing the achievement gap.
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.
Describes project undertaken in 2000 by a grade 6,7,8 class to carve a totem pole. Site is bilingual Nisga'a and English and includes 4 minute streaming video.
Results of scoping review organized into five themes for quality indicators (Curriculum/programming, reflection of cultures, family engagement, external perspectives, and barriers) and six themes for educator dispositions (practice of relationships, cultural humility, critical pedagogy, honouring families' knowledge, cultural match, and preservice education).
Looks at shared stories of experiences by Aboriginal children and families and shared experiences of white teachers. Report is the result of a two year investigation.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 7
Description
Looks at the many contributions made by Elder Kytwayhat during her lifetime including cultural advisory for the Canadian Armed Forces Bold Eagle Program.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Topics include: culturally focused curriculum; traditional languages and language development; networking and outreach; policies and procedures; program evaluation; and child assessments.
File contains an individual presentation by Burt Sellick, a retired school director with Hillcrest High school in Thunder Bay, which has a large percentage of Aboriginal students. He discusses a wide range of subjects including youth self-esteem, more Aboriginals in the education system and eliminating cultural bias and omissions in textbooks. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Emile Nakogee
Description
File contains an individual presentation by Emile Nakogee stating that Aboriginal peoples should "conserve our lifestyles, our culture, our languages and follow what our Creator created for us within the lands." He is concerned for the problems facing Aboriginal youth and states that parents need to involve elders and the community in raising children.
File contains a presentation by Jack Penashue who speaks from the perspective of Innu youth. He learned very little about his culture in high school and feels it should be taught by Aboriginal teachers throughout all grades. He feels elders are very important in passing down traditions and stories and they should be utilized by the education system as well.