Site contains links to catalogue records and brief descriptions of publications held at the Edmonton Public Library that would be of interest to teens.
Looks at racism and Aboriginal teachers and students, inclusive classrooms and schools, Aboriginal education employment equity, the Teachers' Federation education policy and several case studies.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2008, pp. 221-239
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Found that there are (a) varied perceptions of Aboriginal identity (b) educational paradigms are misrepresented (c) Aboriginal views are situated from positions of disadvantage.
Site contains links to Edmonton Public Library catalogue records and brief descriptions of publications that would be of interest to Aboriginal children.
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
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Explores the importance of governmental recognition, inclusion and support of Aboriginal institutions for the retention of Aboriginal students. Provides general policy recommendations.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 47, no. 1, 2008, pp. 1-9
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Introduction to the articles in this special issue which add to the research on the No Child Left Behind Act and its impacts on communities and schools.
Native Studies Review, vol. 17, no. 2, 2008, pp. 155-163
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Explores 'knowing differently' and how bi-epistemic research challenges the researchers preconceived world views and places them in unfamiliar experience.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 2, Series 2, Summer, 2000, pp. [38]-60
Description
Author argues the importance of non-Indian students experiencing direct contact with the culture in order to enhance their understanding of the literature.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Revised edition of handbook originally published in 1997, provides guidelines for development of programming, roles and responsibilities of agencies, and evaluation tools.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 54, no. 3, Fall, 2008, pp. 355-358
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Study of cross section of new Aboriginal teachers from across Ontario brought together to share stories about their experiences in a Wildfire Research Method.
By understanding the historical circumstances of education, paper aims to find solutions to unique cultural problems for American Indians such as equality of educational opportunity, local autonomy, community involvement, curriculum development and general schooling practices.
Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education
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"...support document for schools or regions in the Western provinces and the territories wishing to develop curricula, learning resources or strategies dealing with Aboriginal languages".
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 2, 2008, pp. 130-153, 174
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Examines efforts to develop and teach a course on the history and culture of Indigenous peoples, which is missing from Canadian and United States public education systems.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 20, no. 2, Summer, 2008, pp. 47-63
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Comments on e-mails, phone calls and a luncheon meeting that spanned over three years with Native American author David Treuer.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 47.
Looks at seven "Promising Practices" being implemented in Edmonton Catholic Schools to build awareness of sensitivity to cultural values and practices.
Presented at Session 2: Aboriginal Canadians and the Economy: Education Issues.
"Annual Meeting of the Canadian Economics Association, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, June 6, 2008."
Journal of Social Work Education, vol. 36, no. 3, Fall, 2000, pp. 415-428
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Survey involved sample of 63 individuals either studying or practicing social work. Participants provided an assessment of the cultural competency of educational programs.