Theses
Author/Creator
Eugene Richard Atleo
Description
Administrative, Adult and Higher Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 1989.
Haudenosaunee Guide for Educators
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Museum of the American Indian Smithsonian Institute
Description
Guide includes four main themes to help guide teachers in creating lessons and activities.
The Hayward Indian School: Realities of an Off-Reservation Boarding School
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Titus Overturf
Description
Focuses on the daily routine, curriculum, health standards, and students' acts of resistance at the school.
Heartbeat of Diversity: First Nations Cultural Traditions
Media » Film and Video
Description
Examines First Nations music in a combined band and social studies, grade 9, classroom in Saskatchewan.
High Level Executive Summary: Quality Teaching, Research and Development: Māori Medium
Alternate Title
High Level Executive Summary: Quality Teaching, Research and Development: Maori Medium
Documents & Presentations
Description
Comments on a project with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for students in Māori medium education.
High School Literature: Book 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Alan King
Description
Lessons centred around Basket Bay History as told by Robert Zuboff; Raven Boat as told by Jennie White; and Kaakex'wti as told by Willie Marks.
High School Literature: Book 2
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Alan King
Description
Lessons centred around First Russians as told by Charlie White; Kaats' as told by J.B. Fawcett; Raven, the Rock, and the King Salmon as told by James Klanott; and The Coming of the First White Man as told by George Betts.
High School Literature: Book 3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Alan King
High School Literature: Book 4
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Alan King
Description
Lessons centre on the Origin of the Killer Whale, Mosquito, and Tlingit Renaissance.
High School Literature: Book 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Alan King
Description
Lessons center on Raven, Some Slices of Salmon: Entering the Salmon Stream, Raven and the Deer, and Tlingit Language and Oral Literature Research.
Historical Amnesia and the Discourse of the Romantic, Mythical Other
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Susan D. Dion
Description
Argues that as long as Euro-Canadians view Aboriginals as mythical figures from the past an equitable and just relationship will be difficult to achieve.
Chapter excerpted from Braiding Histories: Learning from Aboriginal People’s Experiences and Perspectives by Susan D. Dion.
"I Want to Get Rid of the White Problem": The Struggle to Reclaim Indigenous Education for Indigenous Children
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Leslie Spillett
Canadian Dimension, vol. 43, no. 1, January/February 2009, pp. 48-50
Description
Comments that while there have been some positive changes in Aboriginal education in the past 25 years, the retention rate of Aboriginal students is still low.
Impact Evaluation of the Income Assistance, National Child Benefit Reinvestment and Assisted Living Programs: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evaluation, Performance Measurement and Review Branch, Audit and Evaluation Sector, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Description
Assesses programs and delivery of services to communities.
The Impact of High-Stakes Accountability Policies on Native American Learners: Evidence From Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Teresa L. McCarty
Teaching Education, vol. 20, no. 1, Special Issue: Indigenous Education, 2009, pp. 7-29
Description
Profiles Native American communities, tribal sovereignty and relationship to the federal government, and explains the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001.
The Impact of Indian Education Courses on the Instruction of Teachers in North Dakota
Theses
Author/Creator
Cheryl Rose Marion Kulas
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 1989.
An Incomplete History: Representation of American Indians in State Social Studies Standards
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wayne Journell
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 48, no. 2, 2009, pp. 18-32
Description
Findings from a study of nine state's curriculum reveal that all nine states mostly portray American Indians as victims rather than reporting on their contributions to society.
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638) From 1975 to 1989: A Look at Educational Aspects
Theses
Author/Creator
Bradley Veile
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1989.
Indigenization Framework for Aboriginal Literacy: An Integrated Program of a Holistic Ecology of Aboriginal Literacy, 2008-2009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eric Ostrowidzki
Marla M. Pryce
Description
Overview of the challenges and strategies facing Aboriginal education for teaching literacy. Includes a holistic model of Aboriginal education.
Indigenous Education for All?: A Metaphorical Counterstory
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie Kaomea
International Critical Childhood Policy Studies Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, 2009, pp. 109-121
Description
Discusses the ethical, cultural & political dilemmas that non-Hawaiian students present to open Indigenous education programs.
Indigenous Knowledge and Language: Decolonizing Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in a Mapuche Intercultural Bilingual Education Program in Chile
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricio R. Ortiz
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and Education, 2009, pp. 93-114, 130
Description
Discusses how a Kimche teacher brings Kimün into the classroom, creating a space for dialogues and critical awareness among his students.
Indigenous Voices, Indigenous Symbols
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rachael Selby
World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium Journal, p. [?]
Description
2009 Edition contains:
Indigenous Voices, Indigenous Symbols by Rachael Selby.
Matariki - A Symbol of Survival by Hohaia Collier.
Windigo Presence in Selected Contemporary Ojibwe Prose and Poetry by Linda LeGarde Grover.
Māori Symbolism - The Enacted Curriculum by Jamie Lambert.
Who Says I Don't Want to Come to School?
The Influence of Family History on Learning Opportunities of Inuvialuit Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Raila Salokangas
Brenda Parlee
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 33, no. 1-2, Education and Transmission of Inuit Knowledge in Canada, 2009, pp. 191-207
Description
Discusses the variables in learning outcomes depending on factors such as individual decisions, family, kinship and outside influences.
Informing a Transformative Multicultural Approach: Seeking a Content Form and a Medium For Illinois Indian Resources For Preservice Social Studies Teachers
Theses
Author/Creator
Dan W. Hechenberger
Description
Curriculum and Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2009.
Inner City School Uses National Aboriginal Day to Promote Literacy
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deena Francis
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 6, June 2009, p. 27
Description
Discusses Sacred Heart School's goal of reading over 20,000 books and the inspiration role models give to students.
Article located by scrolling to page 27.
[An Introduction to Native American Picture Books of Change]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Rebecca Benes
Description
Speaker discusses her book and the exhibition of the same name which resulted from it.
Duration: 25:26.
Introduction to the Special Issue on Indigenous Science Education From Place: Best Practices on Turtle Island
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Herman Michell
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, vol. 9, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Science Education From Place: Best Practices on Turtle Island, 2009, pp. 137-140
Description
Specially themed issue is intended to create an interdisciplinary dialogue on Indigenous science education in the North American context.
Inuit Area of Residence (11), Aboriginal Identity (5), Age Groups (8), Sex (3) and Selected Demographic, Labour Force, Educational and Income Characteristics (218), for the Total Population of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data
Alternate Title
Statistics Canada Catalogue No. 97-564-XCB2006003
Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population
[2006 Census of Canada: Topic-based Tabulations]
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Statistical table.
Inuit Education in Alberta and Nunavik (Canada)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Daveluy
Études/Inuit/Studies, vol. 33, no. 1-2, Education and Transmission of Inuit Knowledge in Canada, 2009, pp. 173-190
Description
Compares differences in educational policy approaches between Alberta, Nunavut and Nunavik.
Inuit Language, Culture, and Parental Engagement in Schooling in One Nunavut Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Berger
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and Education, 2009, pp. 73-92, 129
Description
Discusses the wishes for bringing Inuit knowledge into the classrooms, including parental involvement and community support for schooling.
Inuit Perspectives on Sustaining Bilingualism in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shelley Tulloch
Quluaq Pilakapsi
Monica Shouldice
Kim Crockatt
Cayla Chenier
Janet Onalik
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 33, no. 1-2, Education and Transmission of Inuit Knowledge in Canada, 2009, pp. 133-152
Description
Offers solutions on achieving and maintaining Inuit language proficiency.
The Invisible Nation: Lesson Plan
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Louise Sarrasin
Description
Guide to accompany film, The Invisible Nation". Target audience students aged 15-20. Contains start and preparatory activities, reflective sharing, comparing two Algonquin communities, observation checklist and suggested questions.
Involving Community Members to Develop Culturally Relevant Word Lists For First Nations and Métis Students
Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 187
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Minnie McKenzie
Leda Corrigal
Otto Fietz
Cynthia Cook
Grace Cook
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Developed for use as a guideline to teach students to speak and comprehend the Cree language in classrooms, early childhood programs and the home.
Johnny Can't Talk, Either: The Perpetuation of the Deficit Theory in Classrooms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca G. Eller
Reading Teacher, vol. 42, no. 9, May 1989, pp. 670-674
Description
Discusses the 'deficit' theory assumption that children from lower socioeconomic homes have lower levels of language skill, whereas the classes may provide fewer opportunities to speak out, and so may be perceived as less capable expressively.
The Junior Health Worker Program a Lajamanu, NT
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Teresa Matthews
Napalijarr
Christine Nicholls
Jenny Henssler
Marge Prosser
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, March 1989, pp. 39-44
Description
Discusses program focuses on health and prevention rather than cure and criteria and components of the program.
Kespeadooksit (The Story Is Ended): A Bibliography of Native American Materials In Print: Handicapped Accessible Formats
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Description
Extensive list of literature and non-fiction works, with notations of grade/age levels when applicable.
Knowledge Building in an Aboriginal Context
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexander McAuley
Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, vol. 35, no. 1, Winter, 2009, p. [?]
Description
Explores the potential of knowledge building to support bilingual and bicultural learning experiences.
The Languages We Speak: Aboriginal Learners and English as an Additional Language: A Literature Review of Promising Approaches and Practices: Full Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ruth Epstein
Leadership Experiences of an American Indian Education Leader Serving Indian Students in an Indian Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Wayne Johnson
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2009.
Learning & Knowing in Indigenous Societies Today
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marie-Claude Mattéi Muller
Margaret Florey
Stanford Zent
Jorge Ishizawa
Grimaldo Rengifo ... [et al.]
Description
Papers discuss loss of language and Indigenous knowledge and ways of learning in various countries.
Learning Preferences of Capable American Indians of Two Tribes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara J. Walker
John Dodd
Rose Bigelow
Journal of American Indian Education, Special Edition, August 1989, pp. [63-71]
Description
Reviews four learning styles preferred by groups of Crow and Cheyenne youth.
Learning Styles: A Study of Alaska Native and Non-Native Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joan K. Wauters
Janet Merrill Bruce
David R. Black
Phillip N. Hocker
Journal of American Indian Education, Special Edition, August 1989, pp. [53-62]
Description
Results from the Productivity Environmental Preference Survey used to evaluate Alaskan high school seniors.
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.
The Legacy of Bob Boyer: A Teacher's Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
Wendy Winter
Description
Written to accompany the virtual exhibit Bob Boyer: His Life's Work.
Libraries Attract Young With Tie-Dying, Movies
Articles » General
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009
Description
Comments on the various programs offered at tribal college libraries aimed at children and teenagers.
Literacy Numeracy Secretariat and Self Identification Oral Language Project (LNS/SIP)
Alternate Title
Report on 2008-09
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carmel A. Crévola
Peter W. Hill
Description
Looks at approaches to closing the literacy achievement gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal kindergarten students.
Literature Review on Current Practices in First Nation Parents and Community Involvement
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Council
Description
Includes: examples of engagement strategies, current practices, specific examples of successful initiatives, analysis, and recommendations.
Local Education Agreements: Revised Handbook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Franki Craig
Description
Comments on six strategies that may be taken to improve the effectiveness of Local Education Agreements between First Nations and the provincial School Districts.
Revised handbook.
A Longitudinal Study of Self-Esteem, Cultural Identity, and Academic Success Among American Indian Adolescents
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nancy Rumbaugh Whitesell
Christina M. Mitchell
Paul Spicer
Voice of Indian Teens Project Team
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, vol. 15, no. 1, January 2009, pp. 38-50
Description
Studies disparities in academic achievement across ethnic groups in the United States.
A Lost Heritage: Canada's Residential Schools
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Description
Links to twenty-two television and radio clips beginning with a report in March, 1955.