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Linda McDonell
Rachelle Beaulieu
Description
Overview of different types of tools to assist First Nations/ Aboriginal early childhood educators increase their knowledge and skills in the area of screening and assessment.
Aboriginal Inquiry: Lifting All Learners: An Impact Assessment of the Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network (AESN)
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Author/Creator
Catherine McGregor
Description
Evaluation of professional network for teachers, administration, and support staff employed in British Columbia public schools established to improve learning outcomes for Aboriginal students and enhance understanding of Aboriginal culture and history. Includes explanation of the network's operation, literature review, and case studies.
Aboriginal Mentoring in Saskatoon: A Cultural Perspective
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Author/Creator
Raven Sinclair
Sherri Pooyak
Description
Examines culturally based mentoring for youth from western and Aboriginal perspectives of professionals, Elders, youth and community members.
Aboriginal Presence in Our Schools: A Cultural Resource for Staff: Anishinaabe Pimaatisiwin Kikinoomaakewikamikong, Michif à notre école
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Author/Creator
Denise Baxter
Description
Handbook written for staff to help facilitate cultural awareness and quality education at the Lakehead Public School.
3rd edition working document.
Alberta Authorized Resource List and Annotated Bibliography: Aboriginal Studies 10-20-30
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Learning and Teaching Resources Branch
Alberta Education
Description
Draft. Primary intended audience is teachers.
An Annotated Bibliography of the BIA Education Research Bulletin, 1973-1979
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An Annotated Bibliography of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Research Bulletin, 1973-1979
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Author/Creator
Thomas R. Hopkins
Description
Bulletin was viewed as a vehicle to share educational research about improving educational outcomes for Native American children.
Annotated Bibliography: Prepared for the Joint Task Force on Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Métis People: Final Draft
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Author/Creator
Terry Myers
Description
Divided into five categories: early years, prekindergarten to Grade 12, post-secondary, labour force attachment, and general. Most references published between 1993 and 2013.
Assessing the Role of Provincial Education Systems and Reserve "Non-Systems" in Interprovincial Variation in Aboriginal Student Performance
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Canadian Economics Association Conference 2013
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Author/Creator
John Richards
Description
Looks at features of provincial and reserve school organization for greater completion rates in British Columbia's high schools as compared with other provinces in Canada.
Assessing Without Labels: Inclusive Education in the Canadian Context
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David Philpott
Description
"This paper will explore the place of assessment in a culturally defined paradigm of inclusive education".
Athlii Gwaii: The Line at Lyell: Educational Resource
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Docs for Schools
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Author/Creator
Suzanne Methot
Description
Teacher's guide to accompany documentary by Jeff Bear and Marianne Jones about the decision by Haida Elders to occupy the front lines in a logging blockade which took place in the winter of 1985-1986. Highlights the Haida's relationship with the land, and respect for Elders and their roles in Indigenous society.
Attitudes and Perceptions of Saskatchewan Educators and Non-Educators Towards the Importance of First Nations and Métis Achievement
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[Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 13-01]
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Shauneen Pete and Associates Consulting
Description
Looks at strengthening the engagement and success of students by providing an analysis of best practices and recommendations for boards of education.
Band Operated Funding Formula: Summary of Cost Factors
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Author/Creator
Linda Simon
Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimmy Hendrix Play the 'Star Spangled Banner' at Woodstock
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Description
Study guide to accompany the short story published in the collection The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie.
Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools: Selected & Evaluated by Teacher-Librarians: 2013-2014
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Author/Creator
Association of Book Publishers of BC
Description
Annotated list organized first by grade level, then alphabetically by title. Subject and curriculum areas included.
Capacity Building Handbook: Leading First Nations Schools in BC
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Author/Creator
Barbara Kavanagh
Description
Handbook to assist First Nations school boards as they define their school's purpose, effectively direct school staff, plan for and monitor school growth, and ensure that their schools are places where First Nations learners can thrive.
Chapter 4 - Competition for the Fur Trade
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Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada
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Author/Creator
[Tavis Newman]
Description
For use with chapter from Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada, a Grade 7 Social Studies textbook.
The Coast Salish: Connecting Art, Environment and Traditions
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21st Century Learning – Links to Our Collection
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Author/Creator
Glenbow Museum
Description
Digitized images and lesson plans to enhance teaching and learning about the Coast Salish people.
Common Core State Standards and Implications for Special Populations
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Author/Creator
Jane Best
Courtney Cohen
Description
CCSS (Common Core State Standards) adoption meant to provide an equatable education for all students is a concern to American Indian leaders who are worried the standards would be a barrier to learning culture, history and language.
Community Schools: Resources to Meet Your Needs: A List of Professional Materials Available for Borrowing from the Stewart Resources Centre
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Author/Creator
Stewart Resources Centre, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation
Description
Current as of May 2013.
Copper Thunderbird by Marie Clements: Study Guide
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National Arts Centre English Theatre Programmes for Student Audiences, 2006-2007 Season
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Author/Creator
Jim McNabb
Description
Guide includes: synopses, production who's who, forms and facts, interviews with playwright/performers, themes, set design and extension activities.
Cultivated Ground: Effective Teaching Practices for Native Students in a Public High School
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Author/Creator
Brittany Dorer
Anna Fetter
Description
Looked at schools that had high number of successful American Indian/Alaskan Native students in an attempt to identify promising practices for effective teaching. Provides case study examples.
The Debate on First Nations Education Funding: Mind the Gap
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Working paper (Policy Studies, Queen's University) ; no. 49
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Author/Creator
Don Drummond
Ellen Kachuck Rosenbluth
Description
Discusses the changes needed to the structure and funding of educational services to meet the needs of Aboriginal students.
Education Part 1: Early Childhood Education
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2011 Census Paper Series
CAEPR Indigenous Population Project 2011 Census Papers ; no. 7
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Author/Creator
Nicholas Biddle
Jessamy Bath
Description
Uses date from Australian censuses, Longitudinal Study of
Indigenous Children (LSIC), and Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) to analyze levels of participation and differences in outcomes for children who did or did not attend preschool or kindergarten.
Education Part 2: School Education
Alternate Title
2011 Census Paper Series
CAEPR Indigenous Population Project 2011 Census Papers ; no. 8
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Author/Creator
Nicholas Biddle
Description
Uses data from censuses, Longitudinal Survey of Australian
Youth (LSAY) and the Longitudinal Study of Australian Youth (LSAY) to assess changes in school outcomes between 2006 and 2011.
Education Reform Project: Final Report
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Description
Looks at the Education Act Review Committee recommendations and the gap between first Nations and non-First Nation student outcomes. Report contains background papers, position papers and responses to the recommendations of the 2002-04 Education Act Review.
The Educational Attainment of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
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National Household Survey (NHS), 2011
NHS in Brief
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Author/Creator
[Sarah Jane Ferguson
John Zhao]
Description
Data from 2011 National Household Survey reports 48.4 percent of Aboriginal people have postsecondary education.
Ełexègots'edo: Sharing Our Stories
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Author/Creator
Francis Williah
Bernadette Williah
Rosa Mantla
Tammy Steinwand
Description
"A collection of stories and photographs of objects from the Tłı̨chǫ region".
Evaluation of the Mathematics in Indigenous Contexts (K-2) Project : Final Report to the Office of the NSW Board of Studies
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Author/Creator
Erebus International
Description
Looks at the purpose of the mathematics project, the evaluation activities undertaken, and the outcomes identified as a result of the project.
Executive Summary: Aboriginal Inquiry: Lifting All Learners: An Impact Assessment of the Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network (AESN)
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Author/Creator
Catherine McGregor
Description
Describes work of the network and highlights outcomes in terms of its impact on teachers, principals, vice principals, and communities.
Exploring Motion-Related Technology Through a First Nations' Game: A Lesson to Support Science 10
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Teaching Materials from the Stewart Resources Centre, Saskatchewan Teachers Federation
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Author/Creator
David Hlady
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Lesson from the unit in the Science 10 Curriculum Guide entitled Physical Science: Motion in Our World (MW), which can be used as an introduction to the concept of motion. The lesson uses a First Nations’ game, snow snakes, to illustrate motion.
Fifth Anniversary of the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Report on the 2013 Micro-Grant Funding Round
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Author/Creator
Healing Foundation
Description
Comments on the 132 events held to commemorate and celebrate the anniversary of the National Apology.
First Nation Elementary-Secondary Education: A National Dilemma
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Author/Creator
Waubageshig (Harvey McCue)
Description
Discusses three important parts that make up an education program: teachers, principals and curriculum.
First Nations and Métis Education: An Advisory for School Boards: Module 11
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Author/Creator
Loraine Thompson
Description
Covers enhancing awareness of First Nations and Métis cultures, policy leadership for First Nations and Métis education, and challenges and success stories for educational equity and educational governance.
First Nations Education in British Columbia: Are There Lessons for the Rest of Canada?
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Author/Creator
Barry Anderson
Description
Discusses performance improvements made by British Columbia, BC First Nations, and the Federal Government to enhance educational success for Aboriginal students over the past twenty years.
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education: Overcoming Gaps in Provincial Funded Schools
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Author/Creator
Kelly Gallagher-Mackay
Annie Kidder
Suzanne Methot
Description
Examines programs and resources supporting the knowledge and resource gaps facing Aboriginal students.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit School-Community Learning Environment Project: Promising Practices
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Promising Practices
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Author/Creator
[Alberta Education]
First Nations
Métis and Inuit Services Branch
Description
Discusses a project implemented to address the achievement gap between First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and non First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners.
First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education: A Report from People for Education
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Author/Creator
People for Education
Description
Details gaps for Aboriginal student in Ontario schools and makes recommendations for changes.
First Nations School Infrastructure Funding Requirements: British Columbia
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Author/Creator
Trevor Shaw
Description
Using new information estimates costs for sustaining First Nations school infrastructure to be $39 million in 2013-14 with future requirements due to student population growth reaching $47 million by 2028-29.
First Nations Special Education Procedure Handbook for Resource Teachers
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Description
Support document aims to build on the recommendations from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Education Policy document in order to guarantee, protect and enhance the rights of all children.
Future Directions in Research in Inuit Education: A Report Prepared from the Proceedings of the 1st Forum on Research in Inuit Education
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Author/Creator
National Centre for Inuit Education
Gendering First Nations Education Reform: Final Report
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Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
Description
Reviews key documents, identifies gaps in literature, and reports on information collected at the Native Women's Association's Annual General Assembly and an engagement session with Provincial and Territorial Member Associations.
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Going: Learning to Read in Northern Canada
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Author/Creator
Julia O’Sullivan
Janet Goosing
Description
Describes learning opportunities and methods required for initiating successful literacy.
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
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HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
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Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
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The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
Healthy Foods for Navajo Schools: Discoveries From the First Year of a Navajo Farm to School Program
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Author/Creator
Shawn Newell
Description
Discusses program linking a farm with a Navajo community-based charter elementary school and looks at general issues which should be considered when forming such a partnership.
Honouring Tradition: Reframing Native Art
Alternate Title
21st Century Learning – Links to Our Collection
Twenty-First Century Learning - Links to Our Collection
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Author/Creator
Glenbow Museum
Description
Presents digitized images and lesson plans to enhance teaching and learning about First Nations art.
How Do You Get the Numbers to Dance? Effective Educational Practices in Mathematics for Native American Learners: A Conference Summary
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Author/Creator
Inverness Research Associates
Pam Tambe
Becky Carroll
Heather Mitchell
Laurie Lopez ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at the needs of Native students in mathematics education and recommends strategies.
"I" is for Inclusion: The Portrayal of Native Americans in Books for Young People
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Author/Creator
Naomi Caldwell
Gabriella Kaye
Lisa A. Mitten
Description
Selective bibliography, highlighting the trends in books and Indigenous authors and illustrators.
See also : Selective Bibliography and Guide for "I" is not for Indian.
Idle No More: A Protest for Aboriginal Rights
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New in Review ; March 2013
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Description
Teacher resource guide.
Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Métis People
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Author/Creator
Terrance Pelletier
Michael Cottrell
Rosalind Hardie
Description
Consists of literature review of effective practices, sampling of Saskatchewan Lighthouse Programs, and survey of student and parent perceptions of educational issues.