World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium Journal, Indigenous Knowledge, 2005, pp. 1-17
Description
Compares Eurocentric and Indigenous ways of knowing and how both can be included in contemporary education systems.
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Discusses the impact that both culture and perspective have on Indigenous research methodologies within the interdisciplinary context of social work and education.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 175-199
Description
Looks at barriers preventing Indigenous people from entering the field and offers solutions. Author shares responses to questionnaires issued to Indigenous librarians across Canada.
For each title there is an annotation as well as information on related titles, terms and key concepts, sensitivities, themes and topics at a glance, recommended grade level, and project, ideas and activities. Although developed to be used with Alberta curriculum, most information is applicable elsewhere.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Sustainable Development, 2001, pp. 26-33
Description
Discusses the challenges and changes associated with climate change will have in Arctic regions on it's inhabitants.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 35-41
Description
Reports pastoralists view education as a social disruption, interfering with livelihood, culture, land and natural resources.
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First Nations University of Canada, University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan with the support of various boards and organizations formed the Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre (IPHRC). Its primary focus is to facilitate and increase health research capacity among individuals, communities and institutions.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 2, 2001, pp. 217-233
Description
Presents a brief overview of past government policies, changes under the current government and the potential for new culturally appropriate administrative systems.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, Self-Determination, 2001, pp. 56-66
Description
Article describes the history and development of India's federal policies, particularly towards indigenous peoples.
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Findings divided into five sections: preparing the workforce for Indigenous recruitment and retention; partnerships for recruitment and retention; existing Indigenous employees as assets for recruitment and retention; workplace transformation; and Nunavut Inuit Employment Strategy. Includes annotated bibliography.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, Reconciling Research: Perspectives on Research Involving Indigenous Peoples-Part 1, April 2017, pp. 1-19
Description
Argues there is still a place for a researcher to have academic autonomy over a project in non-community based research.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, Reconciling Research: Perspectives on Research Involving Indigenous Peoples-Part 1, April 2017, pp. 1-27
Description
Looks at peer reviewed literature by Indigenous scholars and proposed new methods for ethical research.
Honour Among Nations? Treaties and Agreements with Indigenous People
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Author/Creator
Bradford W. Morse
Description
Comments on the value of treaty making for both parties.
Chapter 2 from Honour Among Nations? Treaties and Agreements with Indigenous People edited by Kathryn Shain, Marcia Langton, Maureen Tehan, Lisa Palmer.
Professional Educator, vol. 4, no. 2, May 2005, pp. 10-13
Description
Results from the 2000 Longitudinal English Literacy and Numeracy Survey for Indigenous Students. Reports leadership; good teaching; student attendance and engagement and Indigenous presence at school are factors for achieving success in school.
Contends improved academic performance is associated with educational experiences structured around local knowledge, culture, and language.
Paper presented at the AARE (Australian Association for Research in Education) Annual Conference, Parramatta 2005.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 25, no. 1, 2005, pp. 185-206
Description
Findings from a case study of a northern Cree community that indicates that social, cultural, political and environmental factors are considerations by First Nation communities pursuing tourism.
Looks at traditional knowledge as a living system of information management which has its roots in ancient traditions, and looks at how the Western legal traditional knowledge is virtually unprotected.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 21-25
Description
Looks at Bilingual Intercultural Education (BIE) in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador and proposals for teacher training curricula.
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