Imitation and Authenticity: An Analysis of Aboriginal Rap Music in Alberta
Theses
Author/Creator
John Jesse Potts
Description
Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2008.
Focuses on the collaboration process among community groups, Aboriginal organizations and university researchers geared to improving retention and graduation rates among Aboriginal students.
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.
Discusses rights to traditional culture including skills, arts, beliefs, and knowledge of the environment and makes suggestions on approaches to the property debate.
Related Material: Fact Sheet.