Alternate Title
The Process of Engaging First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in the Revisions of Ontario's Curriculum
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joannie St-Pierre
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 53, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 372-378
Description
Aims to describe Ontario’s curriculum review process related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Summarizes an interview with an education officer from the Ontario Ministry of Education, and outlines actions taken to respond to the Calls to Action in which FNMI Peoples are engaged.
Text in French.
Program Designed to Encourage Business Pros
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 11, November 2010, p. 21
Description
Describes an articulation agreement between the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan and the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada which announces the organizations' goal to establish academic programs to support Aboriginal Peoples.
Article found by scrolling to page 21.
Public Education and Alaska Natives: A Case Study of Educational Policy Implementation and Local Context
Theses
Author/Creator
Sarah Marie Ford
Description
[Education] Thesis (M.A.)--Bowling Green State University, 2010.
Pulling Together: A Guide for Indigenization of Post-Secondary Institutions: Curriculum Developers
Alternate Title
Professional Learning Series
[BCcampus Indigenization Project]
[Indigenization] Professional Learning Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Asma-na-hi Antoine
Rachel Mason
Roberta Mason
Sophia Palahicky
Carmen Rodriguez de France
Description
Related material:
Foundations.
Guides for:
Leaders and Administrators.
Front-line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors.
Teachers and Instructors.
Pulling Together: A Guide for Indigenization of Post-Secondary Institutions: Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors
Alternate Title
Professional Learning Series
[BCcampus Indigenization Project]
[Indigenization] Professional Learning Series
Pulling Together: A Guide for Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ian Cull
Robert L. A. Hancock
Stephanie McKeown
Michelle Pidgeon
Adrienne Vedan
Description
Related material: Foundations. Guides for: Leaders and Administrators.
Pulling Together: A Guide for Indigenization of Post-Secondary Institutions: Leaders and Administrators
Alternate Title
Professional Learning Series
[BCcampus Indigenization Project]
[Indigenization] Professional Learning Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sybil Harrison
Janice Simcoe
Dawn Smith
Jennifer Stein
Description
Related material:
Foundations.
Guides for:
Curriculum Developers.
Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors.
Teachers and Instructors.
Qallunology: A Pedagogy for the Oppressor
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Derek Rasmussen
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 105-116
Description
Describes the disintegration of Inuit culture by exposure to Euro-American institutions.
A Qualitative Study of the Impact Oneida Language Learning has on the Preservation of Oneida Culture
Theses
Author/Creator
Toni M. House
Description
Public Service Leadership Thesis (Ph.D.)--Capella University, 2010.
Race Matters in the Life/Work of Four, White, Female Teachers
Theses
Author/Creator
Merle Laraine McKee Kennedy
Description
Elementary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2001.
The Racialization of Dine (Navajo) Youth in Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Vincent Werito
Description
Language, Literacy, and Socio Cultural Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 2010.
Re-conceptualizing Anishinaabe Mino-Bimaadiziwin (the Good Life) as Research Methodology: A Spirit-centered Way in Anishinaabe Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brent Debassige
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Connecting to Spirit in Indigenous Research, 2010, pp. 11-28, 154
Description
Discusses Indigenous approaches to knowledge concerning ethical and spiritual ways of knowing and being.
Re-indigenizing Curriculum: An Eco-hermeneutic Approach to Learning
Alternate Title
Re-indigenizing Curriculum
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Andrejs Kulnieks
Dan Roronhiakewen Longboat
Kelly Young
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 1, 2010, pp. 15-24
Description
Discusses how eco-hermeneutics that places a priority on oral tradition is needed to reform the academic curriculum for a deeper understanding of the relationship between place and language.
Reciprocity and Nation Building in Native Women's Doctoral Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Heather J. Shotton
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 42, no. 4, Fall, 2018, pp. 488-507
Description
Author examines the motivators for Indigenous students to engage in postgraduate studies; finds that for Indigenous students reciprocity plays a large role in in their decision, that these students feel that higher education is a means by which they can contribute to the betterment of their communities.
Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jeanette Villeneuve
BC Studies, no. 130, Summer, 2001, pp. 125-126
Description
Book review of: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision edited by Marie Battiste.
To access this review, scroll to page 125.
Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John W. Firesen [sic]
John W. Friesen
Canadian Ethnic Studies , vol. 33, no. 1, January 2001, pp. 137-139
Description
Book review of: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision edited by Marie Battiste.
Reconciliation in Action: Creating a Learning Community for Indigenous Student Success: A Case Study Report on How One B.C. High School Is Mobilizing a Whole-Community Approach to Raise Indigenous Graduation Rates
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
André Rebeiz
Description
Outlines five key ingredients for culturally responsive Indigenous education (Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreements, data collection, targeted funding, Aboriginal District Principals, and advocates and support workers) and profiles the Academy of Indigenous Studies at Mount Boucherie Secondary School.
Relational Encounters with Indigenous Literatures
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Aubrey Jean Hanson
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 53, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 312-330
Description
Author uses perspectives from school teachers and Indigenous writers to argue that “Indigenous literary arts can foster relational understandings between readers and Indigenous communities.” Encourages educators to draw on Indigenous literatures for inspiration and motivation in this work.
The Relationship Between Participation in Aboriginal Cultural Activities/Languages and Educational Achievement for Native Canadians: An Analysis of the 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Theses
Author/Creator
Cassandra R. M. Brade
Description
Family Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2001.
The Relationships at Play in Integrating Indigenous Knowledges-Sciences (IK-S) in Science Curriculum: A Case Study of Saskatchewan K-12 Science Curriculum
Theses
Author/Creator
Eun-Ji Amy Kim
Description
Education Thesis (PhD) -- McGill University, 2018.
Report on the Status of B.C. First Nations Languages 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Peoples' Heritage
Language and Culture Council
Description
Provides statistics regarding risk of endangerment, revitalization efforts, and numbers of existing speakers, as well as list of resources.
Respecting the Language: Digitizing Native American Language Materials
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Wise
Sarah
R. Kostelecky
Digital Library Perspectives, vol. 34, no. 3, August 13, 2018, pp. 200-214
Description
Authors use a critical making methodology to engage with the Zuni Pueblo people in the digital humanities project, Zuni Language Materials Collection; argue that collaboration with members of the community of creation dramatically improved item description, collection discoverability and collection interactivity.
Responding to the Calls to Action: Reflections on Teaching Mandatory Indigenous Education to Teacher Candidates in Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kaitlyn Watson
Natalie Currie-Patterson
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 53, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 362-371
Description
Authors describe their experience teaching a mandatory course in Indigenous education at Western University; articulate the challenges, mistakes, and successes they experienced in hopes of further decolonizing the practice of teacher education.
Rethinking Environmental Science Education from Indigenous Knowledge Perspectives: An Experience with a Dene First Nation Community
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ranjan Kumar Datta
Environmental Education Research, vol. 24, no. 1, 2018, pp. 50-66
Description
Examines the importance and implications of land-based approach and discusses how this particular community has taken control of programs, gained leadership in wisdom traditions and taught respect for the land and its inhabitants.
Retstoring the Sacred Circle: Education for Culturally Responsive Native Families
Theses
Author/Creator
Peter K. Hanohano
Description
Education Policy Studies (FIrst Nations Education) Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2001.
The Role of Aboriginal Literacy in Improving English Literacy in Remote Aboriginal Communities: An Empirical Systems Analysis With the Interplay Wellbeing Framework
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Byron Wilson
Stephen J. Quinn
Tammy Abbott
Sheree Cairney
Educational Research for Policy and Practice, vol. 17, no. 1, February 2018, pp. 1-13
Description
Present results from survey conducted with Aboriginal people aged 15-34 about community values and priorities.
The Role of Self-Reflection in an Indigenous Education Course for Teacher Candidates
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melissa Oskineegish
In Education, vol. 25, no. 1, Spring, 2018, pp. 77-95
Description
Author surveys participants following a mandatory Aboriginal Education course for teacher candidates; analysis of the results indicated three areas in which self-reflection plays a major role: (1) self-evaluation, (2) establishing personal connections with course theory, and, (3) developing a culturally inclusive pedagogy.
Sagamok Anishnawbek: The Decision Makers and Varying Conceptions of Cultural Inclusion at Beedaban School
Alternate Title
WALL Working Paper No. 30, 2001
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pamela Rose Toulouse
Description
Looks at factors affecting concepts, beliefs, practices, worldview and values relating to Aboriginal education by examining the tension between decisions makers regarding culture and language content in the classroom.
Sam Badger on Raising Awareness
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darren Deschambeault
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 31, no. 1, Winter, 2001, p. 9
Description
Describes Russel (Sam) Badger's acting career.
Saving First Nations Languages From Extinction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrea Bear Nicholas
Description
Looks at mother-tongue medium (MTM) education as vital to the survival of Indigenous languages.
School Attendance and Retention of Indigenous Australian Students
Alternate Title
Issues Paper (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Nola Purdie
Sarah Buckley
Description
Explores approaches used to improve attendance and retention including rewards and sanctions, improved literacy and numeracy outcomes, teacher quality improvement and development of culturally relevant curricular.
School Failed Coyote, So Fox Made a New School: Indigenous Okanagan Knowledge Transforms Educational Pedagogy
Theses
Author/Creator
William Alexander Cohen
Description
Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2010.
Schools as Protectorates: Stories Two Mi'kmaq Mothers Tell
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Debbie Pushor
Bill Murphy
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 114, December 2, 2010, pp. [25]-46
Description
Looks into the experiences of two mothers with their children's educators.
The SEAS Toolkit: A Resource for Planning Your On-the Land Indigenous Youth Program
Alternate Title
Taking Care of What We Know: An Evaluation of the SEAS Community Initiative
The Supporting Emerging Aboriginal Stewards Toolkit: A Resource for Planning Your On-the Land Indigenous Youth Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nature United
Description
Offers guidance for getting started, designing, planning and implementing a program, and program reflection.
Self Assessment in Cultural Competency Development: An Aboriginal Child Welfare Orientation
Theses
Author/Creator
Laurie Harding
Description
Indigenous Specialization Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Victoria, 2010.
"She Can Bother Me, and That's Because She Cares": What Inuit Students Say about Teaching and Their Learning
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Lewthwaite
Barbara McMillan
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 33, no. 1, 2010, pp. 140-175
Description
Interviews students about factors that contribute to their learning success and presents the characteristics needed for effective teaching especially in the sciences.
The Sixties Scoop: Implications for Social Workers and Social Work Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emily Alston-O’Connor
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. [53]-61
Description
Discusses the impact of residential schools and the forced removal of children for the purposes of foster care or adoption. Argues that current practices and training must take into account the damage inflicted by the drive for assimilation and incorporate the Aboriginal worldview when dealing with clients.
Small, Northern and Wired
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Taillon
Windspeaker, vol. 19, no. 4, August 2001, p. 32
Description
Focuses on Kuk-ke-nah Network of Smart First Nations in Ontario, a project using information and communications technology to support Native communities.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.32.
Snow Flakes and Science Agency: Empowering American Indian Students Through a Culturally-Based Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Curriculum
Theses
Author/Creator
Brant Gregory Miller
Description
[Education] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Minnesota, 2010.
Sorting, Peers, and Achievement of Aboriginal Students in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jane Friesen
Brian Krauth
no. 4
Description
Looks at the relationship between school environments and the gap in education outcomes in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.
Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation: Teachers' Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tasha Henry
Description
For use with the book by Monique Gray Smith. Includes summary, essential questions, key concepts, vocabulary and learning activities for each chapter of book. Recommended for ages 9-13.
Speaking Our Truths in "A Good Way"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lyn Trudeau
Lorenzo Cherubini
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 33, no. 1, Connecting to Spirit in Indigenous Research, 2010, pp. 113-121,155-156
Description
Discussion on spiritual engagement within research practices from an Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal perspective.
Special Report by the Québec Ombudsman: For Quality Educational Services in Nunavik That Respect Inuit Culture
E-Books
Author/Creator
Chloé Corneau
The Spider's Web: Creativity and Survival in Dynamic Balance
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bill Cohen
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 140-148
Description
Author has learned that Indigenous peoples can engage in dialogue in the universities and create their own intellectual, theoretical, and epistemological spaces rather than embracing only cynicism and suspicion of academia.
Spirit, Knowledge, and Vision From Our First Nations' Sages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 25, no. 2, 2001, pp. 199-206
Description
Examination of various perceptions held by individuals and how they can become skewed between cultures. Advocates mingling Indigenous and non-Indigenous values for a more sustainable future.
The Spiritual Journey of Chief Dull Knife College
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Richard Littlebear
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 2, The Spiritual Foundation of Tribal Colleges, Winter, October 29, 2018, p. [?]
Description
Outlines the college’s strategic plan to incorporate Cheyenne cultural, language, and spiritual teachings into all courses offered by the institution; briefly discusses associated issues including the protection of sacred knowledge, and the preservation or oral tradition and knowledge systems.
Spirituality, the Hidden Reality: Living and Learning in Anishenabe Country
Alternate Title
Spirituality, the Hidden Reality: Living and Learning in Anishnaabe Country
Spirituality, the Hidden Reality: Living and Learning in Anishnabe Country
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Edward J. Hedican
Canadian Journal of Native Studies , vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 27-43
Description
Author relates his experiences with spiritual beliefs in a northern Ontario community.
Standards-Based Educational Reform: Encounters in Rural Alaska
Theses
Author/Creator
Timothy E. Jester
Description
[Education] Thesis (Ed.D.)--Columbia University Teachers College, 2001.
Strengthening Aboriginal Success: Moving Toward Learn Canada 2020: Summary Report
Alternate Title
CMEC Summit on Aboriginal Education
Council of Ministers of Education Canada Summit on Aboriginal Education
Documents & Presentations
Description
Brief document outlines themes which developed during discussions held at the CMEC (Council of Ministers of Education Canada) Summit on Aboriginal Education, February 24-25, 2009.
Strengths-Based Programming for First Nations Youth in Schools: Building Engagement Through Healthy Relationships and Leadership Skills
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claire V. Crooks
Debbie Chiodo
Darren Thomas
Ray Hughes
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 160-173
Description
Looks at how providing culturally relevant opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and leadership skills has the potential to increase youth engagement.
A Study of Aboriginal Teachers' Professional Knowledge and Experience in Canadian Schools
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Verna St. Denis
Description
Study conducted to discover how to better promote and support the success of Aboriginal education in public schools, and how to create an on-going dialogue regarding learning within teacher organizations and the broader educational community.