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Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Malia Villegas
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 3, Summer, 2009, p. 252
Description
Book review of: A Call to Action by Curry Stephenson Malott.
Dreams and Nightmares in First Nations Fiction
Theses
Author/Creator
Lena Ruwoldt
Description
Philosophy Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Greifswald, 2017.
Focuses on Robert Arthur Alexie's Porcupines and China Dolls, Cherie Dimaline's Red Rooms, Richard Van Camp's "On the Wings of This Prayer" and Richard Wagamese's Ragged Company.
Engaging Indigenous Urban Youth in Environmental Learning: The Importance of Place Revisited
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Natalie Swayze
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 14, 2009, pp. 59-73
Description
Looks at the development and delivery of a learning program for Indigenous youth called Bridging the Gap.
Examination of Traditional Medicine and Herbal Pharmacology and the Implications for Teaching and Education: A Ghanaian Case Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw
George J. Sefa Dei
Kolawole Raheem
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 55, no. 3, Expanding Knowledge Systems in Teacher Education, Fall, 2009, pp. 298-318
Description
Looks at local ideas about traditional herbal medicine, uses and applications and how they apply to cultural, social, political, spiritual and physical areas of society.
Exploring Place From an Aboriginal Perspective: Considerations for Outdoor and Environmental Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Greg Lowan
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 14, 2009, pp. 42-58
Description
Comments on the Giwaykiwin program for Aboriginal youth and provides recommendations for incorporation of such a program.
Factors That Support Indigenous Involvement in Multi-actor Environmental Stewardship
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicholas J. Reo
Kyle P. Whyte
Deborah McGregor
M. A. (Peggy) Smith
James F. Jenkins
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 2, 2017, pp. 58-68
Description
Discusses the results of a cross-case study of 39 regional partnerships in the Great Lakes region. Found six factors influence willingness to stay engaged: respect for Indigenous knowledge, control of knowledge mobilization, intergenerational involvement, self-determination, cross-cultural education, and early involvement.
Ganawenimaa nimamainan aki = Respect Our Mother Earth: A Kid's Environmental Activity Booklet
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission]
Description
General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
Ilisagvik Students Build Sustainable Arctic Home
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Elise Sereni Patkotak
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009
Description
Reports on a pilot project by students of an Alaskan College to build affordable and sustainable homes for the Arctic.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Thematic Indicators Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alexis Michael
Dipal Damani
Darryn DiFrancesco
Jessica Dickson
Gary Seto ... [et al.]
Description
Identifies key performance indicators across six thematic areas: health and well-being, environment, education, economy, governance and infrastructure.
Indigenous World 2017
E-Books
Author/Creator
Shankar Limbu
Albert K. Barume
José Aylwin
Johan Strömgren
Olga Murashko .. [et al.]
Inuit Arctic Policy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inuit Circumpolar Council
Description
Discusses updated version of Inuit Arctic Policy looking at goals and objectives, Inuit rights, peace and security, environmental, social and economic issues.
Learning from Country
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nadia Wheatley
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 2, 2017, pp. 243-256
Description
Article describes the author’s experience of learning Indigenous principles of education and adapting them for use with student living in different environments; advocates for a wholistic pedagogical approach to education.
Learning & Knowing in Indigenous Societies Today
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marie-Claude Mattéi Muller
Margaret Florey
Stanford Zent
Jorge Ishizawa
Grimaldo Rengifo ... [et al.]
Description
Papers discuss loss of language and Indigenous knowledge and ways of learning in various countries.
Making Connections Through Experiential Education: Teachers and Students in Science 10
Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 159
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Beth Campbell
Susan Campbell
Marcia Klein
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Reports on the course, Sustainability of Ecosystems taught at Brightsands Science and Environment Centre with a Traditional Knowledge Keeper in a tipi or on the open prairie.
A New Shared Arctic Leadership Model
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mary Simon
Oil and the Iñupiaq: Linking Industry and Education at Iļisaġvik College
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pearl Kiyawn Brower
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 28, no. 4, Oil and Indian Country, Summer, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Comments on college programming designed to support industry jobs.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Re-visioning the Future of Education for Native Youth
in Rural Schools and Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan C. Faircloth
Journal of Research in Rural Education, vol. 24, no. 9, 2009, pp. [1]-4
Description
Discuses the need for self-determination and local control in American Indian education as a means to ensure cultural preservation and growth.
Rebuilding the 'Auwai: Connecting Ecology, Economy, and Education in Hawaiian Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noelani Goodyear-Ka‘öpua
AlterNative, vol. 5, no. 2, Ke Ala Hou: Breaking Trail in Hawaiian Research and Development, 2009, pp. 46-77
Description
Discusses the current collaborative community-based efforts in ecological restoration, economic redevelopment and cultural revitalization.
Seasonal Circles
Alternate Title
Yukon Grade 7 Cross-Curircular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Trine Dennis
Description
Contains material that can be used for mathematics, physical health and education, English language arts and science classes.
Sivummut III - Economic Development Strategy Conference: Summary Report for Participants
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Edna Elias
Kirt Ejesiak
Okalik Eegeesiak
Description
Overview of Conference held in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 2009, which brought together stakeholders committed to economic development for brainstorming and planning.
State of the World's Indigenous Peoples [vol. 1]
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Joji Carino
Naomi Kipuri
Duane Champagne
Neva Collings
Myrna Cunningham
Dalee Sambo Dorough
Mililani Trask]
Te Atawhai O Te Ao: Independent Māori Institute for Environment and Health
Alternate Title
Te Atawhai O Te Ao: Independent Maori Institute for Environment and Health
Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Kaupapa Māori website on environmental and health research includes films, resources and links to other useful websites.
Think Indigenous [2017]: Saskatoon, SK, Treaty 6 Territory: Francois Paulette
Alternate Title
[Think Indigenous Education Conference ; 2017]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Francois Paulette
Description
Speaker discusses lifelong learning and caring for Mother Earth.
Duration: 38:05.
Thinking with Nunangat in Proposing Pedagogies for/with Inuit Early Childhood Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Mary Caroline Rowan
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Brunswick, 2017.
Toward An Understanding of the Ecology of Indigenous Education
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Angelina Weenie
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, 2009, pp. 57-70
Description
Discussess the challenges of implementing Indigenous education, from an Indigenous viewpoint.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Climate Change
Alternate Title
Forests and Oceans for the Future ; Unit 7
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Veronica Ignas
Description
Recommended for BC Science 10 and Science 7.
Yuntuwarrun: Learning on Country
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ron Nicholls
Tangikina Moimoi Steen
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 1, March 2017, pp. 26-34
Description
Discusses the experiential and collaborative engagement approach to learning utilized in a masters in sustainable design class offered by the University of South Australia.