Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 137-148
Description
Suggests that Aboriginal scholars need to take control of the uses of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and the process by which it is used. Contends that removing TEK from its context devalues it.
Discusses four-year study of Sioux and Winnebago peoples to develop and evaluate a diabetes education program; they found education about diet and diabetes is not enough, when access to healthier diet is a continuing problem.
Teacher's guide with detailed unit plans, based on a thematic approach to the novel. The guide is primarily aimed at adult learners, but could be used for high school classes.
Discusses a study conducted by the Community Economic Development Centre at Simon Fraser University to determine the business information needs of Aboriginal entrepreneurs and service providers in British Columbia.
Youth & Society, vol. 17, no. 4, June 1986, pp. 381-395
Description
Discusses the impact on retention when students experience a clash between their cultural beliefs and the system in post-secondary institutions. Author conducted survey of 101 first-year students enrolled at University of Oklahoma in 1975 to test this theory.
Discusses the bankruptcy of the Anglican Diocese of Cariboo due to residential schools lawsuits. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section.
Duration: 2:51.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 25, no. 2, January 1986, pp. [18-23]
Description
Examines Chinle Agency's Summer Supplemental Special Education Program offered to teachers of Navajo tribes and surveys its effect on teacher attitudes toward the exceptional student.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 93-105
Description
Describes research on social services issues concerning Ojibwa First Nation communities, particularly the high incidence of youth suicide, addiction, and court appearances.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 1986, pp. 351-359
Description
Book reviews of 4 books:
Moon of Wintertime: Missionaries and the Indians of Canada in Encounter Since 1534 by John Webster Grant.
Migration Tears: Poems About Transitions (Native American Series Number 7) by Michael (Lomawywesa) Kabotie.
Establishing Pathways to Excellence in Indian Education: Selected Papers from the First Mokakit Conference. July 1984 edited by H. A. McCue.
The Ojibway Dream by Arthur Schilling.