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Alberta Regional Professional Learning Consortium
Description
Basic information on terminology, cultural diversity, history of First Nation peoples in Alberta, Alberta treaties and treaty relationships, legacy of residential schools, theTruth and Reconciliation Commission and respectful ways to interact with Elders.
Authentic First Peoples Resources: For Use in K-7 Classrooms
Alternate Title
Learning First Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Description
Annotated list of currently available authentic First Peoples texts.
"Updated August 2012."
Breaking the Cycle: Ending Violence Against Women in Aboriginal Communities
Alternate Title
We Can BC Campaign
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Justice Education Society of BC
Description
Website contains links to materials for workshop, teacher's kit, videos, and extended interviews.
Bringing Balance to the Scales of Justice: Fulfilling Our Responsibility to Indigenous People Involved in the Justice System
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI) Justice Program
Justice Canada Indigenous Justice Program
Description
"This resource guide provides a general introduction to justice issues for people who work with Indigenous clients in the Atlantic Canadian justice system."
Canadian Aboriginal Books for Schools: Selected & Evaluated by Teacher-Librarians: 2010-2011
E-Books
Author/Creator
Association of Book Publishers of BC
Description
Catalogue of useful school library resources, organized first by appropriate grade level, then alphabetically by title, with subject areas and curriculum areas included.
The Children Remembered: Residential Schools Archive Project
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
The United Church of Canada Archives
Description
Website includes photographs of students, staff, and buildings, and histories of United Church-run schools.
Compilation of Abstracts: Effective Teaching of American Indian Students: A Preliminary Response; Addendum: Additional Native Hawaiian Resources
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Regional Educational Laboratory for the Central Region
Description
Focuses on four areas: language needs, family and community involvement, alternative instruction techniques, culturally responsive schooling, and standards-based instruction.
Cultural Safety Nursing Education in Canada: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Alternate Title
Cultural Safety Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Monique Roy-Michaeli
Description
Explores current literature and the implications for educating nursing students.
Nursing Graduate Project (B.Sc.) --University of Victoria, 2011.
The Culture of Well-Being: Guide to Mental Health Services and Resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Winnipeg
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Aboriginal Health Program
Regional Mental Health Program
Description
3rd edition. Provides overview and directory.
Developing a Culturally Focused Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Programs: A Handbook
E-Books
Author/Creator
Darrel McLeod
Digital Decolonization and Activist Tagging in the Post-Apology Residential School Database
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the Annual Conference of CAIS ; 2018
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Danielle Allard
Shawna Ferris
Kiera Ladner
Carmen Miedema
Description
Database is a collection of news media responses to and representations of the schools since the Canadian government's official apology in 2008. Authors describe their approach to archival description and outline how project members and "guest taggers" describe, organize and display records to promote decolonization.
Documenting the Dakota: Lucy Margaret Baker
Alternate Title
Lucy Margaret Baker Fonds (F 375)
Archival » Collections (primary materials)
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Archives Board
Description
Records in the Margaret Baker fonds collection tell the story of the development of the Wahpeton reserve and Lucy Baker's activities as a missionary teacher. Reflects stereotypical views of the time.
Early Years English Language Acquisition and Instructional Approaches for Aboriginal Students with Home Languages Other Than English: A Systematic Review of the Australian and International Literature
E-Books
Author/Creator
S.R. Silburn
G.D. Nutton
J.W. McKenzie
M. Landrigan
Eetsii tthak t'agwahii getr'ootanahchàh = Learning about the Machine That Does It All: Digital Content and Connectivity with Dinjii Zhuh Contexts: Student Workbook
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rob McMahon
Michael B. McNally
Crystal Gail Fraser
Hanne Pearce
Trish Fontaine
Description
Related material: Facilitator Handbook
Eetsii tthak t'agwahii getr'ootanahchàh = Learning about the Machine That Does It All: Digital Content and Connectivity with Dinjii Zhuh Contexts: Facilitator Handbook
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rob McMahon
Michael B. McNally
Crystal Gail Fraser
Hanne Pearce
Trish Fontaine
Description
Related material: Student Workbook
First Nations Education Policy in Canada: Progress or Gridlock?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Terry Wotherspoon
Canadian Ethnic Studies, vol. 43, no. 1-2, 2011, pp. 292-295
Description
Book review of First Nations Education Policy in Canada: Progress or Gridlock? by Jerry Paquette and Gérald Fallon.
First Nations Financial Fitness: Your Guide for Getting Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nene Kraneveldt
Description
Offers resources for all ages to help be more financially informed.
First Nations, First Thoughts Conference: Abstracts and Papers
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Centre of Canadian Studies
University of Edinburgh
Description
Website contains links, some with access to the full text of presentations, from a conference which explores intellectual thought and cultural development of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Many of the presenters were Canadian.
First Nations Languages and Culture Impacts on Literacy and Student Achievement Outcomes: Review of Literature
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rose-Alma J. McDonald
Description
Review cites recent publications and makes recommendations for future actions.
For Indigenous Eyes Only
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Dawn Karima Pettigrew
Whispering Wind, vol. 40, no. 2, Issue 276, July-August 2011, p. 31
Description
Book review of: For Indigenous Eyes Only.
Genoa Indian School Digital Reconciliation Project
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Genoa Indian School Digital Reconciliation Project
Description
Goal of website is to share the stories of students, their communities, and their descendants by digitizing government records from federal and state archives. Some of the topics included are; coming to Genoa, discipline and punishment; education and curriculum; health, disease and mortality; and school operations.
Indigenous Content Syllabus Materials: A Resource for Political Science Instructors in Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Political Science Association Reconciliation Committee
Description
Surveys key issues and debates, with a focus on topics for Introduction to Politics and Introduction to Canadian Politics classes, and makes recommendations for resources to be used in each.
Indigenous Knowledge in the Built Environment: A Guide for Tertiary Educators
E-Books
Author/Creator
David S Jones
Darryl Low Choy
Richard Tucker
Scott Heyes
Grant Revell
Susan Bird
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: First Nations
Alternate Title
First Nations: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Inuit
Alternate Title
Inuit: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Métis
Alternate Title
Métis: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
E-Books
Author/Creator
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Teacher's Guide
Alternate Title
Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Teacher's Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Geographic Education
Description
Includes discussion questions and activity ideas for each volume of the atlas.
Indigenous Well-Being in Schools: Web-Based Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA)
Description
Topics include: identity and worldview; culture and ceremonies; cultural competency; health and well-being; healing; services; and implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
Companion to: Indigenous Well-being in Schools: Understanding, Promoting and Supporting Indigenous Learners: Final Report.
Innovations in Knowledge Translation: The SPHERU KT Casebook
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Angela Bowen
Fleur Macqueen Smith
Nazeem Muhajarine
Colleen Anne Dell
Brendan Barrett ... Jeffrey A. Smith ... Darren Nickel ... Sandra Bassendowski
Pammla Petrucka ... Carol Henry ... Paul Hackett
Sylvia Abonyi ... [et al.]
Description
Presents a collection of cases to help academics, researchers, community practitioners and policymakers in the use of knowledge translation.
An Introductory Cree Nīhiyawēwin Course Guide
Theses
Author/Creator
Laura Burnouf
Description
Indigenous Language Revitalization Project (MEd)--[University of Victoria], 2018.
Inuit Siku (Sea Ice) Atlas
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Inuit Sea Ice Use and Occupancy Project (ISIUOP)
Description
Interactive website provides Inuit knowledge of arctic sea ice around Baffin Island, Nunavut. Intended as a resource for northern schools, youth and scientists.
Leadership Training For Indigenous Peoples
E-Books
Author/Creator
Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) and Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)
Learning from the Source: Comparing Reports of the Battle of Little Bighorn
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Primary Source Nexus
Description
Teaching resource involves students looking at primary documents and comparing newspaper coverage to eyewitness accounts.
Let's Get It Right: Creating a Culturally Appropriate Training Module and Identifying Local Urban Resources for Non-Aboriginal Caregivers of Aboriginal Children in New Brunswick: Final Report
Alternate Title
Appendix C: Discussion with On-Reserve Child Welfare Directors
Appendix D; Discussion with Off-Reserve Child Welfare Managers
Appendix E: Analysis of Discussion with Directors and Managers
Discussions with Child Welfare Agencies on Reserve Communities in New Brunswick: An Effort to Better Understand the Needs of Aboriginal Children in Care
Let's Get It Right: A Literature Review of Cultural Considerations, Tools and Programs for Aboriginal Children in Care
Towards a Better Understanding of the Needs of Aboriginal Children in Care: An Analysis of Discussions with Directors and Managers Working in Child Welfare Agencies Located On- and Off-Reserve
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marilyn Dupré
Patsy McKinney
Elizabeth Blaney
Anne Caverhill
Verlé Harrop
Description
Overview of project's three overarching goals: research and create culturally appropriate support materials; identify community-based supports and establish processes for accessing them; and determine community-driven, culturally appropriate advocacy for children and families.
Appendix A: Literature Review
Appendix B: Podcast
Libraries’ Support Services for Indigenous Research & Scholarship at the University of Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lisa Hanson O’Hara
Janice Linton
Cody Fullerton
Description
As part of the Ithaca S+R report When Research is Relational researchers at the University of Manitoba interviewed Indigenous faculty from across a range of faculties regarding their research methods. Report summarizes interviews and makes suggestions for improving services and supports for Indigenous researchers.
Literature Scan Produced to Inform the Development of a Holistic Model of Supports for Aboriginal Children and Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Synergy Research Group
Description
Covers issue and causes of disengagement with educational system, types of programs and the effective elements they incorporate, and summary and proposed future directions.
Multiple Voices: Looking at the History of Batoche through the Eyes of Multiple Perspectives
Alternate Title
Exploring Multiple Perspectives in History by Examining Historical Resources
E-Books
Author/Creator
Parks Canada
Nunavut Higher Education Bibliography
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Trevor M. Landers
Description
Most recent publication date listed is 2017.
Scroll down to read.
"One Focus; Many Perspectives": A Curriculum for Cultural Safety and Cultural Competency
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cultural Safety Working Group, First Nation, Inuit and Métis Advisory Committee of the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Description
Includes four modules: Holding Space for Experiential Learning: Groups/Circles; Learning from Experience: “Glimpses of Light”; Cultural Competency, Cultural Safety: Attitudes and Actions That Matter; and Multiple Stigmas: First Nation, Inuit, Métis Experience.
Open History Seminar: Canadian History
E-Books
Author/Creator
Thomas Peace
Sean Kheraj
Description
Collection of primary and secondary sources suitable for use at secondary and post-secondary levels. Can be used to supplement Canadian History: Pre-Confederation and Canadian History: Post-Confederation.
Post-Secondary Education Partnership Agreement Toolkit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association
University of Victoria
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Description
Looks at increasing the participation and success of Aboriginal learners in post-secondary education and increasing and improving opportunities for student mobility.
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: Foundations
Alternate Title
Professional Learning Series
[BCcampus Indigenization Project]
[Indigenization] Professional Learning Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kory Wilson
Description
Guide discusses Indigenous-Canadian relationships from contact to the present, historical and contemporary context, and the diversity of Indigenous peoples.
Related material for:
Leaders and Administrators.
Curriculum Developers.
Front-Line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors
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.
Pulling Together: A Guide for Indigenization of Post-Secondary Institutions: Teachers and Instructors
Alternate Title
Professional Learning Series
[BCcampus Indigenization Project]
[Indigenization] Professional Learning Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bruce Allan
Amy Perreault
John Chenoweth
Dianne Biin
Sharon Hobenshield … [et al.]
Description
Explores topics such as locating self and practice, Indigenous worldviews and pedagogies, ethical approach and relational protocols, colonization framework in Canada, and building an Indigenous practice.
Related material:
Foundations.
Guides for:
Leaders and Administrators.
Curr
Research Practices and Needs of Indigenous Studies Scholars at Dartmouth College: A Report Coordinated by Ithaka S+R
Alternate Title
Research Practices and Needs of Indigenous Studies Scholars at Dartmouth College: A Report Coordinated by Ithaka Strategy and Research
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ridie Ghezzi
J. Wendel Cox
Julia W. Logan
Amy L. Witzel
Description
Report primarily based on semi-structured interviews with six Indigenous faculty members. Outlines methodology and discusses findings, including: resources used, current gaps in resources and services, community members' lack of access, experiences with librarians/archivists, and research-related issues. Seven recommendations are made.
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.
Sexual Health Toolkit Part 1: Sexually Transmitted Infections
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Centre/National Aboriginal Health Organization
Description
Related material:
Part 2: Sexuality and Relationships.
Student Transitions Project: Web-Based Resources
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Education Counselling Association
Description
Contains links to alternative and First Nations Schools, post-secondary institutions, community education services, Aboriginal student centres, Aboriginal services, supporting organizations, employment assistance, etc.