Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph Paul Brewer II
Mary Kate Dennis
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 1-22
Description
Study works with 25 Elders living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to explore narratives surrounding food and food production over their lives. Four themes emerged: family homestead, food as security, food preservation, and generational gardening. Discusses potential implications for future programming to improve food security.
Oh Canada, Whose Home and Native Land? Negotiating Multicultural, Aboriginal and Canadian Identity Narratives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Momina Khan
Michael Cottrell
Education Matters: The Journal of Teaching and Learning, vol. 5, no. 1, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the need to restructure the social studies curriculum that allows for more voices and narratives to be heard.
Oil and the Iñupiaq: Linking Industry and Education at Iļisaġvik College
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pearl Kiyawn Brower
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 28, no. 4, Oil and Indian Country, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Comments on college programming designed to support industry jobs.
One-Time Negotiator Calls Accord `Unwise': Church Says Cultural Issues are Addressed
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Solange De Santis
Anglican Journal, vol. 129, no. 3, March 2003, p. 3
Description
Memo criticizes residential schools agreement as detrimental to relations with Aboriginal peoples; Church claims it will lead toward healing rather than litigation.
Ontario First Nations Special Education Review Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario First Nations
Description
Synthesizes published literature and information gathered from educators, administrators and service organizations. Focus is on funding.
Open Professional Learning Resources: Audience Profiles
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BCcampus
Indigenization Project Steering Committee
Description
Focuses on desired outcomes rather than current practices in the areas of intention, behaviour, community and systems fit in each of six post-secondary staff groups: front line staff / student services / advisors; leaders / administrators; curriculum / educational developers; educators / teachers / instructors; and researchers.
The Opening of the First Nations University of Canada
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bonnie Leask
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 26-27
Description
Presents the grand opening of the First Nations University of Canada which was formerly the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eight: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Opportunity and Transition: Veterans Find Growth and Healing at College of Menominee Nation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sherrole Benton
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 29, no. 2, Honoring Veterans, Winter, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Profiles three veterans and discusses how the College facilitates transition from the military back into tribal life.
Our Blood is Sweet: The Wampum Belt Journey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joe Jacobs
Nancy Gibson
Pimatziwin: A Journal of Indigenous and Aboriginal Community Health, vol. 1, no. 2, Winter, 2003, pp. 59-72
Description
Discussion of the Teiakonekwenhsatsikhe:tare wampum belt, and how it is walked from place to place, to teach the message of living a healthier life style.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Out of Control: Resistance and Compliance in the Fight to Conserve Diversity in an Indian Education Program
Theses
Author/Creator
Clara Adriane Martínez
Description
Language Reading and Culture Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2003.
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2003: Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision)
Description
Measures the well-being against indicators across a range of areas including health, education and employment, and identifies programs and policies which appear to be improving outcomes.
Paper Talk: Print Culture, Libraries and Aboriginal People in Canada Before 1960
Theses
Author/Creator
Brendan Frederick R. Edwards
Description
Canadian Studies and Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2003.
Participation and Support - Associations with Swedish Pupils' Positive Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Warne
Kristen Snyder
Katja Gillander Gådin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1373579
Description
Looks at health-promoting influences on school environments like peer, teacher and parental support, affluence and classroom participation.
Pathways for Indigenous Learners: Collaborating across Aboriginal Institutes, Colleges and Universities: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for Policy in Aboriginal Learning
Description
Overview of project designed to address the gap in supporting and advancing learning opportunities for Indigenous students, and learners pursuing Indigenous Studies.
Patterns in Contemporary Canadian Picture Books: Radical Change in Action
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beverley Brenna
Shuwen Sun
Yina Liu
In Education, vol. 23, no. 2, Autumn, 2017, pp. 43-70
Description
Study examined two groups of books, 57 titles published 2005 and 120 published in 2015 in terms of authors, illustrators, characterization, genre, and audiences.
People of the Robin: The Tsimshian of Kitsumkalum: A Resource Book for the Kitsumkalum Education Committee and the Coast Mountain School District 82 (Terrace)
Alternate Title
Solstice Series ; no. 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
James Andrew McDonald
Perception of Learning and Stages of Concern Among Graduates of a Native Teacher Education Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cheryll Duquette
Alberta journal of Educational Research, vol. 49, no. 4, Winter, 2003, pp. 341-353
Description
Studies student learnings in four categories: curriculum planning and evaluation, discipline and classroom management, pupils and pupil-teacher interactions, and the profession of teaching.
Performing the Problematics and Possibilities of Developing a Curriculum for Cultural Diversity
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Terry Carson
Ingrid Johnston
George Richardson
Jyoti Mangat
Jennifer Tupper ... [et al.]
Educational Insights, vol. 8, no. 2, 2003, pp. [1-18]
Description
Performance consisting of five linked scenes each attempting to represent a different aspect of developing a curriculum for cultural diversity in teacher education curriculum.
Pimatisiwin: Walking in a Good Way, a Narrative Inquiry into Language as Identity
Theses
Author/Creator
Mary Isabelle Young
Description
First Nations Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2003.
Placement of Ethnic Minority Students in Special Edcuation [sic]: A Study of Over and Underrepresntation [sic] Issues
Alternate Title
Placement of Ethnic Minority Students in Special Education: A Study of Over and Underrepresentation Issues
Theses
Author/Creator
Carl Valdez
Description
Special Education, Rehabilitation and School Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2003.
Plain Talk 1: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
Alternate Title
Assembly of First Nations Plain Talks
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 1
Plain Talk ; book 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
KAIROS
Ed Bianchi
Suzanne Doerge
Chris Hiller
Dr. Rose-Alma J. McDonald
Description
Document is an interactive teaching tool that assists participants understand the historic relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Plain Talk 10: First Nations Education
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 10
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Articulates why Indigenous people have strong feelings regarding education rights and why it should be delivered in a culturally appropriate method.
Plain Talk 18: First Nations Holistic Lifelong Learning Model
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 18
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Briefly explores the Indigenous concept of holistic lifelong learning from an Aboriginal perspective.
Plain Talk 2: Pre-Contact
Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Provides a description of First Nations in the land area of Canada prior to the colonization and occupation by Europeans, primarily prior to 1500s.
Plain Talk 20: Plan For Student Success
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 20
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Presents a road map for enhancing student success.
Plain Talk 21: First Nations Performance Indicators Checklist
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 21
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Advises reading on events, actions or behaviours that are important to a community in assessing their educational system.
Plain Talk 22: Engaging the Community
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 22
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at ways communities can organize and confront issues to allow youth to achieve their potential.
Plain Talk 6: Residential Schools
Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 6
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Describes the history of Canada's residential schools which were financed by the federal government, but largely run by various religious organizations.
Plain Talk 8: First Nations Quality of Life
Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at perspective as an important aspect when defining quality of life and provides 10 components of First Nation quality of life.
Plants and Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Focuses on Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge.
Plants & Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Plants and Connection to Place
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Working Group
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Teacher's guide.
Policy Paper: Indigenous Students
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nadia Bathish
Ryan Deshpande
Piers Kreps
Hannah Martin
Samatha Powless
Urszula Sitarz
Description
Discusses barriers to Indigenous students' participation in post-secondary institutions and makes recommendations in the areas of outreach and recognition of Indigenous knowledges, student financial assistance, funding for support services, decolonization of institutions, and developing experiential learning opportunities.
The Politics of Institutional Development: An Examination of Aboriginal Post-Secondary Institutions in British Columbia and Saskatchewan
Theses
Author/Creator
Helen Weir
Description
Political Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.
Positive and Negative Ability Beliefs Among Navajo High School Students: How Do They Relate to Students' School Achievement Goals?
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John W. Hinkley
Dennis M. McInerney
Herbert W. Marsh
Description
Examines how stereotyping of poor academic achievers reinforces a negative attitude towards school success.
Preparing Indigenous Language Advocates, Teachers, and Researchers in Western Canada
Alternate Title
Nurturing Native Languages
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Heather A. Blair
Donna Paskemin
Barbara Laderoute
Description
Chapter 7 from Nurturing Native Languages edited by Jon Reyhner, Octaviana V. Trujillo, Roberto Luis Carrasco and Louise Lockard.
Discusses Indigenous language education, language revitalization and the role of the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute.
Presentation of Self, Culture, and Other in Public Podium Talk: Constructing Indigenous/non-Indigenous Relations in Grassroots Popular Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Stephen Peters
Description
Integrated Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2017.
Professors' Knowledge of Agriculture and Natural Resource Issues on Hopi and Navajo Lands: A Contributing Factor in Native American Student Recruitment and Retention
Theses
Author/Creator
Melvina Marie Adolf
Description
Agricultural Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 2003.
Program Brings Indigenous Knowledge to Health Workers
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 9, December 2003, pp. 32-36
Description
Describes the benefits of the Indigenous Community Health Worker program, or Enionkwatakariteke, that incorporates traditional medicine with Western medical practices.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.32.
Promising Practices in Supporting Success for Indigenous Students
E-Books
Author/Creator
David Istance
Rowena Phair
Judith Peterka
Peggy Furic
OECD Directorate for Education and Skills
Promoting Community Conversations about Research to End Suicide: Learning and Behavioural Outcomes of a Training-of-Trainers Model to Facilitate Grassroots Community Health Education to Address Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa Wexler
Lucas Trout
Suzanne Rataj
Tanya Kirk
Roberta Moto ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1345277
Description
Evaluates training of intervention facilitators in Northwest Alaska to develop local capacity for early response to suicide care.