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Inuktitut, no. 84, 1999, p. 7
Description
Brief biography of the youngest high school graduate and recipient of the Governor General's Academic Medal for the highest academic standing in her class.
Ka-Nin-Geh-Heh-Gah-E-Sa-Nonh-Yah-Gah
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patricia A. Monture
Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, vol. 2, no. 1, Racism ... Talking Out, 1986, pp. 159-170
Description
Discussion of the author's experiences involving racism while obtaining legal education. Also includes commentary regarding racism and disadvantage theories as well as coping strategies.
Keep Your Eye on the Prize!
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Author/Creator
Sally Goold Oam (Nee Bamblett)
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 30, no. 4, July/August 2006, pp. 12-15
Description
Brief excerpt from, In Our Own Right, Black Australian Nurses' Stories edited by Sally Oam and Kerrynne Liddle about the challenges of being Aboriginal and rising to a nurse educator.
Keeping Culture in Mind: Transforming Academic Training in Professional Psychology for Indian Country
Alternate Title
Contemporary Indigenous Issues Series
Indigenizing the Academy: Transforming Scholarship and Empowering Communities
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Joseph P. Gone
Description
Chapter from book: Indigenizing the Academy: Transforming Scholarship and Empowering Communities edited by D. A. Mihesuah and A. Cavender.
Discusses the goals of mental health services delivery, indigenizing academic training and the career of medicine person Bull Lodge.
Ketmite'tmnej, Remember Who You Are: The Educational Histories of Three Generations of Mi'kmaq Women
Theses
Author/Creator
Roberta D. Clark
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Prince Edward Island, 2001.
Killing a Culture to Save a Race: Writing and Resisting the Discourse of the Carlisle Indian School
Theses
Author/Creator
Jessica Ruggieri Matthews
Description
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--George Washington University, 2005.
Kw'ahtidee Jimmy Bruneau: Knowing Two Ways: A Time of Great Change for the Tłı̨chǫ
Alternate Title
Kw'ahtidee Jimmy Bruneau: Knowing Two Ways: A Time of Great Change for the Tlicho
Northern Biographies (NWT Literacy Council)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mary McCreadie
Lady Oracle: Jane Ash Poitras and the First Nations Phenomenon
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gillian MacKay
Canadian Art, vol. 11, no. 3, Fall, 1994, p. 74
Description
Poitras, once labeled an angry artist, believes anger is foreign to Indigenous philosophies and traditions, instead dictates forgiveness. Her works have display evils done to First Nations people by the church, Western materialism, residential schools and alcohol, but her own worldview is that trials and suffering lead to redemption.
The Leadership of Allan Houser
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Camilla Shelton
Undergraduate Leadership Review, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2008, pp. 25-35
Description
Discusses how artist's work helped Native American artists restore their identity and culture.
Leadership Profiles of Tribal College Presidents
Theses
Author/Creator
Francis D. Becenti
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Colorado State University, 1995.
Leading a Fulfilled Life as an Indigenous Academic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Loriene Roy
AlterNative, vol. 10, no. 3, 2014, pp. 303-310
Description
Commentary about author's life experiences as a scholar/researcher.
Learning Times: An Experience of Arabana Life and Mission Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Reg Dodd
Jen Gibson
Aboriginal History, vol. 13, no. 2, 1989, pp. 81-93
Description
Highlights author's childhood memories of growing up at Finniss Springs.
Learning to be and Anthropologist and Remaining "Native": Selected Writings
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Kathleen Buddle
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 207-210
Description
Book review of:Learning to be an Anthropologist and Remaining "Native" by Beatrice Medicine with Sue-Ellen Jacobs, forewords by Ted Garner and Faye V. Harrison.
Learning to Read and Write Opens Up the World
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Pamela Sexsmith Green
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 12, 04 1999, p. 32
Description
Depicts Elder Yvonne Carter's experiences with literacy from her earlier days at the residential school through to an Adult Basic Education program.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.52.
Learning With Literature in the Canadian Elementary Classroom: Aboriginal Authors & Illustrators
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Joyce Bainbridge
Sylvia Pantaleo
Description
Site provides biographical sketches and links to other sites offering Canadian First Nations authors.
A Legacy of Sacrifice and Honor: Celebrating Tribal Resilience and Military Service at Haskell Nations University
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Jancita Warrington
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 29, no. 2, Honoring Veterans, Winter, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the history of service by students, alumni and faculty.
Legends of Our Times: Native Ranching and Rodeo Life on the Plains and Plateau
Web Sites » Virtual Exhibits
Author/Creator
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Description
Virtual exhibit covering history of ranching life, community stories including Wood Mountain biographies and transition to rodeo.
Liberating the Spirit Through Education Transformed: The Teacup Memorial for Roxana Chu-Yee Ng
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angela Nardozi
Cathy Lee
Loren Delaney
Robert Bickford
Stephanie Moynagh
Vijay Ramjattan
Decolonization, vol. 3, no. 2, 2014, pp. 167-175
Description
Reflections on, Decolonization and Transformative Education course taught by the late Professor Roxana Ng.
The Life History of a First Nations Educator: Never Too Old to Learn
Theses
Author/Creator
Maisie Cardinal
Description
Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2004.
Like Eagles
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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 23, no. 7, September/October 1994, p. 15
Description
This is the third in an ongoing series of stories on successful First Nations women. Features Lenore Stiffarm who holds a doctorate in Education from Harvard, teaches with the Indian and Northern Education Program (INEP) in Educational Foundations, University of Saskatchewan.
A Lingering Miseducation: Confronting the Legacy of Little Tree
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel Heath Justice
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 1, Series 2; Children’s Literature, Spring, 2000, pp. [20]-36
Description
Contends that because The Education of Little Tree was once viewed as a benign and non-racist autobiography, it became a widely accepted and powerful force in perpetuating inaccurate stereotypes.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Listening to Our Grandmothers' Stories: the Bloomfield Academy for Chickasaw Females, 1852-1949
Alternate Title
[North American Indian Thought and Culture]
E-Books
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Amanda J. Cobb
Literature by and about the American Indian: An Annotated Bibliography
E-Books
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Anna Lee Stensland
Description
2nd edition.
The Little Skingin That Could: An Autobiographical, Affirmative Look at Native American Off-Reservation Boarding Schools Between 1970 and 1980
Theses
Author/Creator
Roberta Whitlock Baeta
Description
Political Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, 2008.
Living Voices Native Vision: Study Guide
Alternate Title
Native Vision Bibliography
Native Vision: Study Guide
Living Voices Native Vision Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Living Voices
Description
Guide for play by Rachel Atkins, which focuses on a girl's experiences at a government-run boarding school and her cousin's role as a "code talker" during World War II. Includes integration and supplemental drama activities.
Bibliography.
Lost Generations
Articles » General
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Mary Carpenter
Canada's History, vol. 97, no. 2, April/May 2017, pp. 38-43
Description
A female Inuit survivor of the Canadian residential school systems recalls her experiences of the 1940s and 1950s.
Louis Riel
Alternate Title
[Métis Historical Booklet Series]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Joanne Pelletier
Magic Weapons: Aboriginal Writers Remaking Community After Residential School
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Renate Eigenbrod
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 2008, pp. 212-214
Description
Book review of: Magic Weapons by Sam McKegney; foreword by Basil H. Johnston.
Scroll to page 212 to read review.
Making the Connection with Aboriginal Culture
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ken Kilpatrick
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 164, no. 5, March 6, 2001, p. 736
Description
Presents the story of Dr. Cornelia Wieman and the reasons why she chose to practise psychiatry.
The Many Worlds of Louis Riel: A Political Odyssey from Red River to Montreal and Back 1840-1875
Theses
Author/Creator
M. Max Hamon
Description
History and Classical Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2017.
Marie's Dictionary
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Emmanuel Vanghan-Lee
Description
Short documentary about Marie Wilcox a fluent Wukchumni speaker and creator of the Wukchumni dictionary.
Duration: 9:36.
Related educational material: Indigenous Language Revitalization in California: Grades 3-5.
The Importance of Indigenous Language Revitalization: Grades 6-8.
The Master of Aboriginal Social Work Program: Elders and Culture Camp as the Foundation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Sanderson
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 8, Indigenous Social Work Practices and Theories, August 2012, pp. 91-104
Description
Discusses an experimental Masters degree program held in a Saskatchewan First Nation community.
Medaling in Education: Elder of the Year Teaches TCU Students to Walk on Both Sides
Articles » General
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Luella N. Brien
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 3, Tribal College Faculty, Spring, 2010, pp. 13-15
Description
Highlights the contributions Joesph Medicine Crow has made towards tribal education.
Meet Bill Wilson
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John Cawte
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, June 1984, p. 2
Description
Briefly introduces the guest editor for special issue on intoxicating substances.
Metis Activist Just Wanted a Fairer Deal for His People
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Joan Black
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 12, April 1999, p. 8 s
Description
Brief profile of Howard Adams, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for education. The article discusses what drove his academic and political aspirations.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.28.
Métis People in Alberta: Then and Now
Alternate Title
Historical Thinking Project
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Helen Servold
Julie Williams
Description
Resources for lesson (four class periods) intended for Grade 4.
Contains links to lesson plan, rubric, reference list, and worksheets.
Miracle Hill: The Story of a Navajo Boy
Book Reviews
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Dawn Karima Pettigrew
Whispering Wind, vol. 38, no. 2, Issue 264, November-December 2008, p. 24
Description
Book review of: Miracle Hill by Blackhorse Mitchell.
[Model Teaching Unit for] Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac.
Alternate Title
Model Teaching Unit for English Language Arts, Middle School Level with Montana Common Core Standards
[Indian Education for All]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Justine Jam
Description
Lesson plan for grades 7-8.
Rev. ed.
Moondani Yulenj: An Examination of Aboriginal Culture, Identity and Education: Artefact and Exegesis
Theses
Author/Creator
Andrew Peters
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Swinburne University of Technology, 2017.
A Mother's Hopes and Dreams For Her Daughter: The Parallel Journey Between Two Mohawk Leaders in Different Contexts and Careers
Theses
Author/Creator
Camela Dawn Coughlin
Description
Curriculum & Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2011
Mrs. Catherine Gillespie Motherwell, Pioneer Teacher and Missionary
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L.L. Dobbin
Saskatchewan History, vol. 14, no. 1, 1961, 1961, pp. 17-26
Description
Describes Motherwell’s work as a teacher in various locations in what is now Saskatchewan: Orkney, Katepwa, Balcarres, the Crowstand Mission School and the Mistawasis Mision of the Presbyterian Church, and later she was appointed Principal of File Hills Indian Residential School.
Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 25.
My Decade at Old Sun, My Lifetime of Hell
Alternate Title
Our Lives: Diary, Memoir, and Letters
E-Books
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Arthur Bear Chief
My Name is Seepeetza [by] Shirley Sterling: A Novel Study
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First Nations Young People: Becoming Healthy Leaders
Documents & Presentations
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Regional Vancouver Island Aboriginal Circle
Description
Book is about residential schools and is recommended for grade 8 and up.
The Mythical Jim Thorpe: Re/presenting the Twentieth Century American Indian
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark Rubinfeld
The International Journal of the History of Sport, vol. 23, no. 2, March 2006, pp. 167-189
Description
Examines athletic achievements, personal troubles, and posthumous honours and discusses the movie Jim Thorpe -- All-American.
Nana Yaa Asantewaa, The Queen Mother of Ejisu: The Unsung Heroine of Feminism in Ghana
Theses
Author/Creator
Nana Pokua Wiafe Mensah
Description
Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Thesis (M.A.)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, 2010.
A Narrow Vision: Duncan Campbell Scott and the Administration of Indian Affairs in Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
E. Brian Titley
Native Activist Gladys Cook Dies
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Anglican Journal, vol. 135, no. 6, May 2009, p. 2
Description
Depicts the life of Gladys Cook who was one of the first Aboriginal people to speak out about residential school abuse.
Native American Dolls
Alternate Title
Smithsonian in Your Classroom
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Genevieve Marie Simermeyer
Lynn-Steven Engelke
Smithsonian in Your Classroom, Fall, 2004, pp. 1-28
Description
Lesson plan for elementary school students which looks at Native American dolls, how they are made and the cultures they represent.
Native Art and School Curriculum: Saskatchewan Aboriginal Artists' Perspectives
Theses
Author/Creator
Linda Marie Lysyk
Description
Visual and Performing Arts in Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1990.
Native Leaders of Canada
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
New Federation House
Description
Website presents three sections: brief biographies of leaders, resources for educators, and a community section for people to express their ideas on leadership.