Recommends hiring more Aboriginal teachers, staff, as well as facilitators to build cross-cultural understanding through communication, consultation with Aboriginal parents and organizations.
Justice as Healing, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 1996, p. [?]
Description
Study found approaches and materials in use unsatisfactory and recommended increasing student contact with Elders and Aboriginal teachers.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
Comments on the cultural relevance and meaningfulness of Elder Teachings on the identities of First Nations students.
Chapter from Issues Affecting Rural Communities (II) edited by J.C. Montgomery and A.D. Kitchenham.
Discusses rethinking how teachers approach teaching Aboriginal students using a greater understanding of decolonization, colonial impact, experiential learning, elder's role in education and better use of technology.
Aboriginal Girls Groups in School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
School District No. 73
First Nations Education Council
Thompson Rivers University
Description
Comments on a school that provides a culturally-safe place for young Aboriginal girls to explore adolescent female issues and to promote a positive and healthy gender and cultural identity.