The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 2008, pp. 1-32
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Uses the art of Arthur Renwick as an illustration of the environment, attitudes and efforts to resist colonization of other Aboriginal artists, including Alfred Young Man.
Discusses the difficulties, conflicts, methodological problems, and theoretical insights that emerged from the interactions and relationships with members of the Native American community at Haskell Indian Nations University.
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Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 72-83
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Looks at the differences between mainstream and Indigenous concepts of knowledge. The author also takes a look at ethical space in academia from a personal, family, and community point of view.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 2, Spring, 2008, pp. 178-203
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Author spotlights the programs at Bacone College between 1927-1955 which engaged Indigenous students and cultures, and how the unique environment allowed students to engage in cultural production that critically examined the intersection of Indigenous identity and colonial education.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 232-245
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Examines how cultural differences, between Indigenous and Western world views, have been dealt with when teaching the Ojibwe language at the Michigan State University.
Discusses four-year project undertaken at the University of Victoria to increase retention and success of Aboriginal students through supportive programming, positive community experiences, peer mentoring, financial assistance, and cultural training for faculty and staff.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 251-252
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Argues that with the increase in Aboriginal people with undergraduate degrees there is also increasing pressure, in the academic world, to have Indigenous knowledge both respected and validated.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 2, 2008, pp. 51-69, 174
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Preliminary findings from a youth mentoring program involving high school youth designing and delivering programs for children in an elementary school in Winnipeg.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 3, March 2008, p. 18
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Comments on the Intercultural Leadership Program offered by the First Nations University of Canada aimed towards youth who want to meet people and explore other cultures.
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Research project investigated the challenges associated with dealing with politically and culturally sensitive subject matter in the post-secondary classroom. Contains links to student and instructor interviews, discussion topics, and workshop materials.
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Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 198-207, 318-319
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Argues for increased inclusion of Indigenous peoples, stating that there is much to gain by doing so. The article proposes a variety of suggestions to solve the power imbalance between the academic world and Indigenous peoples.
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 26, no. 3-4, Indigenous Women in Canada: The Voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Women, Winter/Spring, 2008, pp. 77-89
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Author describes the measures in place to ensure employment equity and the barriers still existing in the workplace.