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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Guevremont
Dafna Kohen
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, January 2017, pp. 1-21
Description
Compares the differences in educational outcomes for both children and adults that are taught an Aboriginal language.
Atuaqnik: The Duration and Demise of a Native Newspaper
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robin McGrath
Native Studies Review, vol. 7, no. 1, 1991, pp. 94-102
Description
Looks at problems during the the life cycle of the independent, bilingual newspaper published in Northern Quebec between January 1979 and July 1980.
The Cherokee Nation Immersion School as a Translanguaging Space
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lizette Peter
Tracy Hirata-Edds
Durbin Feeling
Wyman Kirk
Ryan “Wahde” Mackey ... [et al.]
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 56, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 5-31
Description
Looks at a Cherokee language immersion school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Competing Purposes: Mother Tongue Education Benefits Versus Economic Interests in Rural Zimbabwe
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gamuchirai Tsitsi Ndamba
Micheal M. van Wyk
Josiah C. Sithole
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 8, no. 1, January 2017, pp. 1-22
Description
Studies barriers to implementing the Zimbabwean language education policy in primary school grades and the perception of socio-economic benefits that come with the English language.
Connective Particles and Temporal Cohesion in Plains Cree Narrative
Theses
Author/Creator
Arden C. Ogg
Description
Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 1991.
Cree Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
Description
Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses.children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.
The Effects of Language Preference and Multitrial Presentation upon Free Recall of Navajo Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jim MacAvoy
Craig Sidles
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 30, no. 3, May 1991, pp. [33-43]
Description
Results of testing the memory of 8 to 10 year old Navajo children for the same word lists in English and in Navajo.
The Enweyang Program: Indigenous Language Nest as Lab School
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian McInnes
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 56, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 105-120
Description
Examines the University of Minnesota Duluth's Ojibwe language program.
An Exploration of the Effects of Mentor-Apprentice Programs on Mentors' and Apprentices' Wellbeing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara Jenni
Adar Anisman
Onowa McIvor
Peter Jacobs
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 25-42
Description
Comments on the link between language, health and wellbeing.
Following in the Footsteps of the Wolf: Connecting Scholarly Minds to Ancestors in Indigenous Language Revitalization
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
T’łat’łaḵuł Patricia Rosborough
čuucqa Layla Rorick
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 1, March 2017, pp. 11-17
Description
Authors discuss their experiences as language learners and importance of using a holistic approach.
Free to Be Mohawk: Indigenous Education at the Akwesasne Freedom School
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Anthony Snethen
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 4, no. 2, 2017, pp. 117-118
Description
Book review of: Free to Be Mohawk by Louellyn White.
Free to Be Mohawk: Indigenous Education at the Akwesasne Freedom School
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Lianne Marie Leda Charlie
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 134-135
Description
Book review of: Free to Be Mohawk by Louellyn White.
[The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Broadcasting: Conversation & Convergence Series: Homalco Gathering, May 8, 2017]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Darren Blaney
John Gagnon
Banchi Hause
Natasha Bob
Devin Pielle … [et al.]
Description
Part 1: Welcome by Darren Blaney; general remarks by John Gagnon, CEO of Wawatay Native Communications Society.
Part 2: Nuxalk Radio featuring Banchi Hanuse; Siem-nu-ts-lhhwulmuhw host Natasha Bob speaks about how the program came about and its content.
Part 3: Gunargie O'Sullivan, a volunteer programmer, talked about the importance of Indigenous presence on community and campus radio stations; Doreen Manuel shared history of Secwepemc Radio.
Part 5: Talk on CiTR Indigenous Collective and the program Unceded Airwaves, presented by Lisa Girbav, Mario P
He Whenua Haumako Te Kōhanga Reo me Te Ataarangi
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaibua ; Pūrongo 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Inuit Language Loss in Nunavut: Analysis, Forecast, and Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ian Martin
Description
Report intended to review some of the history and key data, and assess the prospects for preservation of Inuktut.
It Sometimes Speaks to Us: Decolonizing Education by Utilizing Our Elders' Knowledge
Theses
Author/Creator
Joshua Manitowabi
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 2017.
Land, Language, and Learning: Inuit Share Experiences and Expectations of Schooling
Theses
Author/Creator
Alesha D. Moffat
Description
Education Dissertation (PhD) -- York University, 2017.
The Leaned Ones: Nahua Intellectuals in Postconquest Mexico
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Noenoe K. Silva
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 4, no. 2, 2017, pp. 105-106
Description
Book review of: The Learned Ones by Kelly S. McDonough.
Learning Through Language: Academic Success in an Indigenous Language Immersion Kindergarten
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lindsay A. Morcom
Stephanie Roy
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 56, no. 2, Summer, 2017, pp. 57-80
Description
Examines the effects Mnidoo Mnising Anishinaabek Kinoomaage Gamig (MMAK) kindergarten program on child development.
Mamook Kom'tax Chinuk Pipa/Learning to Write Chinook Jargon: Indigenous Peoples and Literacy Strategies in the South Central Interior of British Columbia in the Late Nineteenth Century
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emma Battell Lowman
Historical Studies in Education, vol. 29, no. 1, Revisiting the Histories of Indigenous Schooling and Literacies, Spring, 2017, pp. 77-98
Description
Looks at the different learning and teaching strategies that were used to develop English and Chinook literacy.
Michif Language Research, Literature Review, Teaching Resources and Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
David Morin
Description
List includes peer-reviewed and grey literature, on-line resources, oral histories, language videos, audio tapes, and CDs.
[Michif Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography]
Alternate Title
Anishinaabe / Chippewa / Ojibwe Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lawrence Barkwell
Norman Fleury
Description
Material on: culture, history, mythology and language as well as separate sections for scholarly articles and theses, children's books, films, internet resources, music, recordings, curriculum materials, and textbooks.
National Indian Education Study 2015: American Indian and Alaska Native Students at Grades 4 and 8
Alternate Title
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[A. M. Ninneman
James Deaton
K. Francis-Begay]
Description
Focuses on the extent of culture and language integration into curricula and the school resources available for improving achievement. Divided into four sections: students and Native culture, teacher characteristics, schools and community engagement, and performance results. Reports on results from 14 states.
A New Shared Arctic Leadership Model
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mary Simon
Of Linguicide and Resistance: Children and English Instruction in Nineteenth-Century Indian Boarding Schools in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Griffin
Paedagogica Historica, vol. 53, no. 6, 2017, pp. 763-782
Description
Examines government documents and school newspapers to explore sanctions against the use of their Indigenous languages by residential school students.
Plain Talk 8: First Nations Quality of Life
Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at perspective as an important aspect when defining quality of life and provides 10 components of First Nation quality of life.
Preface: [BC Studies, No. 89, 1991]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Doreen Jensen
Cheryl Brooks
BC Studies, no. 89, In Celebration of Our Survival: The First Nations of British Columbia, Spring, 1991, pp. 8-12
Description
Introduces special issue written, compiled and edited by Aboriginal peoples from British Columbia.
Raven's Fly High = Kàhkàkiwak Papàminàwak
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Frontier School Division No. 48]
Description
Beginning-to-read booklet in English, Cree and Cree syllabics.
(Re)Invigorating Family and Community Leadership in Inuit Bilingual Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nunia Qanatsiaq Anoee
Shelley Tulloch
Jeannie Arreak-Kullualik
Kerri Wheatley
Sandy McAuley
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 1, March 2017, pp. 2-10
Description
Looks at factors which have led to the success of the curriculum in Arviat, Nunavut.
Reading and Language Arts Curricula in Elementary and Secondary Education for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gerald L. Brown
Description
Literature review reveals that students are not developing cognitive academic language skills to be successful and recommends processes for transitioning from reservation English.
Redress for Linguicide: Residential Schools and Assimilation in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lorena Sekwan Fontaine
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2017, pp. [183]-204
Description
Looks at key areas that require consideration for language revitalization efforts.
REES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Academic Success Factors (Children 0-5)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Anne-Marie Nadeau
David Emond
REES: Quebec First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey: Language and Culture in Schools and Families
E-Books
Author/Creator
Angela Mashford-Pringle
Siksika Language Renewal Efforts: A Description and Assessment
Theses
Author/Creator
Vivian Ayoungman
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Arizona State University, 1991.
Summary of What We Heard: Challenges, Suggestions and Best Practices in Inuit Government Employment: Nunavummiut Perspectives from Nunavut Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
E-Books
Author/Creator
Employment and Social Development Canada
Survey on Indigenous Teachers Manitoba Report 2017
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Teachers' Questionnaire Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Inclusion Directorate, [Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning]
Description
Survey asked questions about ancestry, cultural-linguistic identity, participation in professional learning activities, language fluency, knowledge of specific Indigenous subject areas, and comfort level in integrating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom.
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Te Kōrerotia o te reo Māori
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaihua ; Pūrongo 2
Te Korerotia o te reo Maori
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Te Reo Māori me ōna Ratonga
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaihua ; Pūrongo 7
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Te Reo Māori me te Hapori
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaihua ; Pūrongo 4
Te Reo Maori me te Hapori
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Te Reo Māori me te Tuakiri Ā-Motu
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaihua ; Pūrongo 6
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Te Reo Māori me te Wāhi Mahi
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaihua ; Pūrongo 5
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Te Reo Māori me te Whānau
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaihua ; Pūrongo 3
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Think Indigenous [2017]: Saskatoon, SK, Treaty 6 Territory: Angie Caron
Alternate Title
[Think Indigenous Education Conference ; 2017]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Angie Caron
Description
Presenter discusses her Métis roots and her role as an educator.
Duration: 23:16.
Think Indigenous [2017]: Saskatoon, SK, Treaty 6 Territory: Kevin Lewis
Alternate Title
[Think Indigenous Education Conference ; 2017]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kevin Lewis
Description
Presenter speaks about education and promotes immersion schools for language preservation.
Duration: 26:31.
Think Indigenous [2017]: Saskatoon, SK, Treaty 6 Territory: Simon Bird
Alternate Title
[Think Indigenous Education Conference ; 2017]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Simon Bird
Description
Speaker discusses the importance of educators building relationships with students and staff.
Duration: 28:02.
The Trip to Town = Ni Màhiskàn
Alternate Title
[Frontier School Division Native Studies Publications]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Blaine Klippenstein
Description
Learning-to-read story in English, Cree, and Cree syllabics.
The Value of First Nations Languages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patrick Kelly
BC Studies, no. 89, In Celebration of Our Survival: The First Nations of British Columbia, Spring, 1991, pp. 141-149
Description
Looks at the importance of using language to create cross cultural understanding as well as a tool to ensure language survival.