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Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Caroline Monnet
Description
Follows Sébastien Aubin on a path to learning traditional Aboriginal medicine from Mark Thompson, a healer.
Duration: 18:01.
Aboriginal Head Start: Making a Difference in the Northwest Territories: Longitudinal Evaluation of Aboriginal Heal Start in the Northwest Territories 2000 to 2008: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jennifer Chalmers
Liz Cayen
Marjan Saghatoleslami
Cheryl Bradbury
Description
Reports on the history of the program, development of model evaluation and the 2008 longitudinal evaluation study on the communities of Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Providence, Bechokò, Yellowknife/Ndilo, Inuvik, Paulatuk and Fort McPherson.
Askiwina: A Cree World: Study Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Roberta Mitchell Coulter
Description
For use with Askiwina by Doug Cuthand in secondary level classrooms.
Blame Avoidance and Worldviews: Explaining the Recurrence of Socio-cultural Disasters within Aboriginal Communities in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicolas Parent
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 117-135
Description
Argues that the Government of Canada has not learned from previous mistakes and its failure to change its behaviour has led to the ongoing trauma inflicted by residential schools and the high number of missing and murdered women.
The Cherokee Phoenix and the Syllabary: Cherokee Rhetorics of Balance
Theses
Author/Creator
Rose Gubele
Description
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington State University, 2008.
Citizen Kin: Charles Eastman's Reworking of US Citizenship
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher Pexa
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 29, no. 3, Fall, 2017, pp. 1-28
Description
Essay examines three works: The Indian To-day (1915), Indian Scout Talks (1914), What Can the Out-of-doors Do for Our Children? (1920).
A Collection of Curricula for the STARLAB Inuit Star Lore Cylinder. Including Inuit Star Lore by Ole Knudsen
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Science First/STARLAB
Description
Although designed for use with the SKYLAB cylinder, can be modified for use without it.
A Collection of Curricula for the STARLAB Native American Mythology Cylinder. Including Stories of the Early Americans by Gary D. Kratzer; Background Information on the Navajo by Gloria D. Rall; More Native American Star Legends by Doris Forror
Alternate Title
Stories of the Early Americans: A Guide to the STARLAB Native American Cylinder
Background Information on the Navajo
More Native American Star Legends
Script for the SKYLAB Native American Mythology Cylinder
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gloria D. Rall
Science First/SKYLAB
Description
Although designed for use with the STARLAB cylinder, contains script which can be adapted for use without it.
"Coming to Know": Weaving Aboriginal and Western Science Knowledge, Language, and Literacy Into the Science Classroom
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gloria J. Snively
Lorna B. Williams
L1 - Educational Studies in Language and Literature, vol. 8, no. 1, 2008, pp. 109-133
Description
Discusses the importance of incorporating both approaches to science when teaching students.
Creating a Place For Indigenous Knowledge in Education: The Alaska Native Knowledge Network
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ray Barnhardt
Description
Chapter six in book: Place-Based Education in the Global Age: Local Diversity edited by Greg Smith and David Gruenewald.
Cree Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
Description
Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses.children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.
Decolonizing Anishnabec Social Work Education: An Anishnabe Spiritually-Infused Reflexive Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Barbara F. Waterfall
Description
Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2008.
Diverse Pathways to "Giving Back" to Tribal Community: Perceptions of Native American College Graduates
Theses
Author/Creator
Justin Paul Guillory
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Washington State University, 2008.
Dreams and Nightmares in First Nations Fiction
Theses
Author/Creator
Lena Ruwoldt
Description
Philosophy Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Greifswald, 2017.
Focuses on Robert Arthur Alexie's Porcupines and China Dolls, Cherie Dimaline's Red Rooms, Richard Van Camp's "On the Wings of This Prayer" and Richard Wagamese's Ragged Company.
Editorial Affirmative Challenges in Indigenous Resilience
Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Neil Andersson
Pimatisiwin, vol. 6, no. 2, Summer, 2008, pp. 3-6
Description
Looks at learning that focuses on strengths and those things that are positive, arguing that few people are motivated by being told about their problems.
Editorial: Indigenous Knowledges and the University
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jo-ann Archibald
Lynne Davis
Celia Haig-Brown
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 1-6
Description
Introduction to a special issue of Canadian Journal of Native Education titled "Indigenous Knowledges and the University" which is dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of bringing Indigenous Knowledges and Academia together.
Exploring Barriers to Education for Native American Indians: A Native Perspective
Theses
Author/Creator
Enid Conley
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2008.
Factors Associated with the Personal Assessment of College Among American Indian Students at a Rural University
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Terry Huffman
Rural Educator, vol. 29, no. 3, Spring, 2008, pp. 18-29
Description
Study examined the relationship between gender, age, reservation background, and cultural traditionalism with three variables: assessment of, and transition to college, and the effect of college on appreciation of Native heritage.
Factors That Support Indigenous Involvement in Multi-actor Environmental Stewardship
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas J. Reo
Kyle P. Whyte
Deborah McGregor
M. A. (Peggy) Smith
James F. Jenkins
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 2, 2017, pp. 58-68
Description
Discusses the results of a cross-case study of 39 regional partnerships in the Great Lakes region. Found six factors influence willingness to stay engaged: respect for Indigenous knowledge, control of knowledge mobilization, intergenerational involvement, self-determination, cross-cultural education, and early involvement.
Flourishing on the Margins: A Study of Babies and Belonging in an Australian Aboriginal Community Childcare Centre
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda J. Harrison
Jennifer Sumsion
Ben Bradley
Karen Letsch
Andi Salamon
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, Perspectives from Young Children on the Margins, 2017, pp. 189-205
Description
Describes how relations to family, community and culture are Incorporated into day-to-day interactions at Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Service (MACS) in Queensland, Australia.
Following in the Footsteps of the Wolf: Connecting Scholarly Minds to Ancestors in Indigenous Language Revitalization
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
T’łat’łaḵuł Patricia Rosborough
čuucqa Layla Rorick
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 1, March 2017, pp. 11-17
Description
Authors discuss their experiences as language learners and importance of using a holistic approach.
Gladue Sentencing Principles
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Tripartite Working Group of the National Aboriginal Court Worker Program
Description
"This curriculum is developed for the purposes instructing Aboriginal Court Workers on how to integrate Gladue Principles into speaking to sentence for an Aboriginal client."
Ilitaunnikuliriniq Dynamic Assessment as Learning in Nunavut Schools
E-Books
Author/Creator
Nunavut Department of Education
Curriculum and School Services Division
Indigenous Aesthetics: Universal Circles Related and Connected to Everything Called Life
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christine Ballengee-Morris
Art Education, vol. 61, no. 2, March 2008, pp. 30-33
Description
With a focus on using Indigenous art in the classroom discusses spiraling, aesthetics, individual and collective identities and parallel time.
Indigenous Futures: Research Sovereignty in a Changing Social Science Landscape
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Michelle L. Dion
Chelsea Gabel
Claudia M. Diaz Rios
Kelsey Leonard
Description
Literature review conducted to explore three topics: primary methodological approaches used by researchers, extent of participation by Indigenous peoples and organizations, and institutional, organizational, and human capital competencies and gaps in Canada, and how they compare to those in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
Integrating Aboriginal Teaching and Values into the Classroom
Alternate Title
What Works?: Research into Practice. Research Monograph ; no. 11
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Rose Toulouse
What Works? Research into Practice, March 2008, pp. 1-4
Description
Looks at the relationship between self-esteem and educational attainment, strategies that work for Aboriginal students and the changes needed to honour Aboriginal students’ culture, language, world view and knowledge.
Interview with Alanis King
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis King
Description
Interview with artistic director of Saskatchewan Native Theater Company. Program teaches students culture, life skills, career management and preforming arts.
Duration: 13:17.
It Sometimes Speaks to Us: Decolonizing Education by Utilizing Our Elders' Knowledge
Theses
Author/Creator
Joshua Manitowabi
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 2017.
Land-Based Learning: A Case Study Report for Educators Tasked with Integrating Indigenous Worldviews into Classrooms
Alternate Title
2016 Indigenous Innovation That Works
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
André Rebeiz and Max Cooke
Max Cooke
Description
Looks at the H’a H’a Tumxulaux Outdoor Education Program located in Trail, British Columbia which is targeted at 12-15 year-olds.
Learning from Country
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nadia Wheatley
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 2, 2017, pp. 243-256
Description
Article describes the author’s experience of learning Indigenous principles of education and adapting them for use with student living in different environments; advocates for a wholistic pedagogical approach to education.
Living Tradition: The Kwakwaka'wakw Potlatch on the Northwest Coast
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
U'Mista Cultural Society
Description
Website provides links to introduction to Potlatch, people, lands, history, language, educational resources, and a virtual tour.
maskosis: The Healing Journey of Little Bear: A Narrative Analysis of the Life of an Aboriginal Man with Quadriplegia
Theses
Author/Creator
Karen Elizabeth Lloyd
Description
Educational Psychology and Special Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2008.
[Michif Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography]
Alternate Title
Anishinaabe / Chippewa / Ojibwe Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
Description
Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses, children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.
Native Life
Alternate Title
CANADIANHISTORY.CA: The Many Histories of Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J .R. Miller
Description
Overview of Aboriginal history from the 1850s to 2000. Could be used as an educational resource for high school students.
Nourishing the Learning Spirit: Elders' Dialogue
Alternate Title
Nourishing the Learning Spirit: Animation Theme Bundle
E-Books
The Numbered Treaties in Saskatchewan: A Treaty Resource Guide for Grade 2
Alternate Title
Teaching Treaties in the Classroom
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC)
Description
Field test draft.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Our Relatives Said: A Wise Practices Guide: Voices of Aboriginal Trans-People
Documents & Presentations
Description
Discusses appropriate health care treatment and support by community prevention practitioners, volunteers and organizations for Trans-People or Two-Spirit people with HIV/AIDS.
Outward Bound Giwaykiwin: Wilderness-Based Indigenous Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Gregory E. Lowan
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2008.
Pedagogies for Decolonizing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judy M. Iseke-Barnes
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 123-145
Description
Examples of activities that engage students in understanding the systemic structure of colonization.
Pimooteewin: The Journey: Outreach Study Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leonie Hentschel
Description
Guide to accompany the Cree opera. Includes explanation of the plot and interviews with Tomson Highway, Melissa Hui, and Michael Greyeyes.
Plants and Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Focuses on Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge.
Plants & Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Plants and Connection to Place
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Working Group
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Teacher's guide.
Preserving Aboriginal Heritage: Technical and Traditional Approaches: Proceedings of Symposium 2007
E-Books
Author/Creator
Stephen J. Augustine
Winnie Owingayak
Sherry Farrell Racette
John Moses
Miriam Clavir ... [et al.]
Description
Symposium held September 24-28, 2007 in Ottawa.
Resources for Animation Theme Bundle 2: Comprehending the Learning Spirit/Identity
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J. Anuik
M. Battiste
N. George
L. Sankhulani
Description
List of works relating to Indigenous language and Indigenous knowledge that foster a spiritually rooted Native identity.
Draft.
S'abadeb-- The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists: Seattle Art Museum Educator Resource Guide, Grades 3-12.
Documents & Presentations
Description
Developed in conjunction with the exhibition, but can be used independently.
Saskatchewan History - The First Peoples: Plains First Nations
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
J. Giannetta
Description
A wide range of topics such as clothing, bison, decoration, tools, etc. Developed for Grade 4 Social Studies.
Updated version.
Student Handouts.
The Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Canada: Historical Relationships, Settler Colonialism, and Stories of a Shared Space
Theses
Author/Creator
Christopher James Wright
Description
History Research Thesis (Ph.D.)--King's College London, 2017.