Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 2
Description
Comments on the educational programs available at the park which include Tipi Raising, Bison Jump and guided trail walks that tie into school curriculums.
Article found by scrolling to page 2.
Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 20, Science Education in Preschools and Primary Schools: Classrooms, Teachers, and Children, October 2011, pp. 566-578
Description
"This article presents results from Ah Neen Dush, a sustained and transformative professional development program for Head Start teachers on an American Indian Reservation."
Argues that emphasis on vocational curriculum not only stemmed from the belief that Native Americans were not fit for higher education, but was also intended to erase tribal identity, history, and communalism, and foster individualism.
Working Paper (Canadian Labour Market and Skills Researcher Network) ; no. 78
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marc Frenette
Description
Using the Youth in Transition Survey (which excluded people who lived on-reserve or in the North) author found that 90 percent of the university attendance gap was associated socio-economic and academic characteristics.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 6, no. 1, 2011, pp. 99-113
Description
Discusses the practice of, procedures for, and the ethics of obtaining a child`s consent when undertaking research that may affect the community. One of the recommendations discussed is that any child who signs should be surrounded by family or other community members.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)
Description
Overview of two-day gathering of over 100 individuals to address social and cultural changes for Inuit, Mètis and First Nations men.
Accompanying documentary.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Arlene Moscovitch
Description
Documentary with Elders, fathers, and matriarchs on strengthening the role for First Nations, Inuit and Mètis fathers.
Accompanying Report.
Durations: 26:30.