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Child Protection Services
Department of Community Services and Seniors
Prince Edward Island First Nations
Description
Resource guide includes information on: Aboriginal Communities and Services, Spirituality, Aboriginal Culture, Cultural Beliefs and Practices, Mi'kmaq Language, Mi'kmaq History and Band Governance and Identity.
Assessing, Monitoring and Promoting the Vitality of Arctic Indigenous Languages: Arctic Indigenous Languages Vitality Initiative During the Canadian Chairmanship, 2013-2015
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Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)
Description
"Report presented to the Arctic Council's Sustainable Development Working Group".
Closing the Gap: Seeking Reconciliation, Advancing First Nations Well Being and Human Rights: Submission to Canada's Premiers
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Description
Lists proposed commitments to address issues.
Colouring Book
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Author/Creator
Jackie Lever
Description
Teaches children the alphabet using images and brief explanations about how they relate to Metis culture. Words are in English and Southern Michif.
Consulting and Accommodating First Nations in Canada: A Duty That Reaps Benefits
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Author/Creator
Dean M. Jacobs
Description
Paper originally presented at the National Claims Research Workshop, October 7, 2002. Overview of law in Canada surrounding duty to consult and Walpole Island First Nation's experiences with accommodation of rights.
COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples Rights: What Is the Impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Peoples' Rights?
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United Nations Human Rights
Office of the High Commissioner
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Focuses on health and access to healthcare, participation and consultation, access to information, livelihoods, territories, land and resources, and access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Under each topic lists promising practices and key actions for States and other stakeholders.
Culture and Language Revitalization for Native American Students: An Annotated Bibliography
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Linda Fredericks
Annette Shtivelband
Emma Espel
Amanda Withington
Description
Criteria used: material written from 1994 through end of 2014, pertaining to populations within the United States, and minimum sample size in research studies of 20 respondents from a singe category (e.g. students, teachers, or parents).
Ē-kiwēyitotamāhk Kitāyisinēwinānāw: Reclaiming Our Cree Language Through Oral Tradition
Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 247
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
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Author/Creator
Diane Peekeekoot
Charlotte Campbell
Emily Weenonis
Shaun Sasakamoose
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Discusses project which brought Elders into the classroom to teach 30-level Cree class through traditional stories. Took place at the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation High School.
Explaining Low High School Attainment in Northern Aboriginal Communities: An Analysis of the Aboriginal Peoples' Surveys
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Department of Economics Working Paper ; no. 2015-02
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Melanie O’Gorman
Manish Pandey
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Examines the importance of economic incentives, and individual-specific and school-related factors in explaining the North-South gap in graduation rates.
[Exploring the Languages of Métis]
Alternate Title
[Language of the Métis Classroom Labels]
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[Rupertsland Institute, Education Team]
Description
Designed for Grade 4.
Gidizhigiizhwewinaanan: Our Languages: Language Transfer Practices in Urban Indigenous Communities
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OFIFC Research Series ; vol. 2
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Author/Creator
Aleksandra Bergier
Description
Delineates patterns of language transmission based on a study conducted in four Ontario communities: Midland, North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins. Also provides guidelines for future research and initiatives.
Grade Six Treaty Education Learning Resource
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Author/Creator
[Saskatchewan Ministry of Education?]
Description
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Moving towards Fulfillment of Treaties" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Three Treaty Education Learning Resource
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[Saskatchewan Ministry of Education?]
Description
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Exploring and Challenges and Opportunities in Treaty Making" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Indigenous Languages Glossary Workbook
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Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit for Indigenous Communities
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Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER)
Description
For use with the Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit for Indigenous Communities.
Justice and Safety for Urban Indigenous Children and Youth in Canada
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National Association of Friendship Centres Civil Society Submission to the 5th and 6th Review of Canada's Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
UN CRC Alternate Report, Canada's 5th and 6th Review
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National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC)
Description
Brief discussion of context and early learning, education, health, culture and language, and child welfare followed by comments on Canada's fifth and sixth reports on the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child and recommendations about policy and legal avenues to address inequalities.
[Michif Language Lesson: Cultural Items]
Alternate Title
[Languages of Métis]
[I Have Who Has: Cultural Items Activity]
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Author/Creator
[Rupertsland Institute, Education Team]
Description
Designed for Grade 4.
Michif Work Book = Cahier d'exercice: A Guide to the Métis Language = Un Guide pour la langue Métisse
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Métis Nation of Ontario = Nation Métisse de l'Ontario
Description
Simple vocabulary such as animals, body, colours, etc. in Michif, French and English, as well as some conversational phrases and exercises.
Videos for Pronunciation.
The Next Chapter of Indigenous Representation in Video Games: A New Crop of Games Teaches Language and Culture
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Author/Creator
Molly C. Beer
Description
Profiles the work of four developers: Carl Petersen, Meagan Byrne, Elizabeth LaPensée, and Maize Longboat.
Nikma'jtut Apoqnmatultinej: Reclaiming Indigeneity via Ancestral Wisdom and New Ways of Thinking
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Author/Creator
Christopher T. George
Description
Author describes insights gained during his eight-week research project to improve his Mi'gmaw language skills by using the Aboriginal Language Initiative and the Migmaq Online websites, and engaging in weekly meetings with a fluent speaker and Elder-in-Residence at St. Thomas University.
Northern Dene Languages: Use Them or Lose Them: Arctic Athabaskan Language Revitalization Plan
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Author/Creator
Moses Hernandez
Nina Larsson
Jessie MacKenzie
Itoah Scott-Enns
Description
Discusses Indigenous, regional, state or territorial, and federal policy context in Canada and the U.S. At each level options and their accompanying opportunities and challenges are identified, and recommendations are made.
Promising Education Interventions to Improve the Achievement of Native American Students: An Annotated Bibliography
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Author/Creator
Dan Jesse
Judy Northup
Amanda Withington
Description
Topics include: school improvement; literacy, mathematics, and science; language and culture; behavioural and social-emotional interventions; and parent, family, and community involvement.
Reviving Your Language through Education: BC First Nations Language Education Planning Workbook
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Author/Creator
Onowa McIvor
Description
Tool to help advocates, educators and communities develop a vision for language education, understand their current situation and resources, and create a comprehensive plan to execute their vision.
Tah'lum Indigenous Artist Collective Colouring Book: Volume 1: Michif and Lekwungen
Alternate Title
Tah'lum Indigenous Artist Collective Colouring Book: Volume 2: SENĆOŦEN
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Author/Creator
Jesse Campbell
Brianna Bear
Sarah Jim
Natassia Davies
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