Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Chartrand
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 9, September 2010, p. 5
Description
Discussion on statistics released in a report by the Canadian Council on Learning.
Article found by scrolling to page 5.
Education for Social Change: Activating Canada's Youth is a Crucial Role for Women
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Priscilla Settee
CCPA Monitor, vol. 17, no. 3, July/August 2010, p. 16
Description
Professor discusses her philosophy of action education and education for social change, which involves a responsibility to make a difference in the community.
Educational Empowerment of Native American Students: A Tribally Controlled College Leads the Way
Alternate Title
Images, Imaginations, and Beyond: Proceedings of the Eighth Native American Symposium
Native American Symposium ; 8th, 2009
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Grob
Description
Discusses the emergence of Tribal Colleges in the United States and the social and educational benefits of the Salish Kootenai College in Montana.
Egerton Ryerson, the Residential School System and Truth and Reconciliation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Education Council
Ryerson University
Description
Briefly discusses how the influential educator contributed to the concept of the school system.
Elizabeth Long Memorial Home (Kitamaat Village, B.C.)
Alternate Title
Guide to Residential Schools Records at the Pacific Mountain Regional Council Archives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pacific Mountain Regional Council of the United Church of Canada
Description
Guide to residential school records held by the United Church Archive in British Columbia. Arranged alphabetically by the name of the collection or fonds, with the ability to click on title and access more detailed description from MemoryBC.
Employment in Nunavik: Profile and Trends
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sébastien Lévesque
Description
Aggregate statistics, as well as for each community in the region.
Highlights Nunavik Employment Profile and Trends at a Glance.
Encouraging Cultural Awareness in Engineering Students
Alternate Title
AaeE 2010: Past, Present, Future
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Thomas Goldfinch
Catherine Layton
Timothy McCarthy
Description
Introduces a pilot project aimed to foster cultural intelligence and awareness in students.
Paper from Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education.
The Ethics of Reconciling: Learning From Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Emily Snyder
Ethics Forum, vol. 5, no. 2, Fall, 2010, pp. 36-48
Description
Focuses on how the TRC will encourage reconciliation by reaching out to Canadians through the use of engagement and public education.
Evaluation of a Dementia Awareness Resource for Use in Remote Indigenous Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Melissa Lindeman
Kerry Taylor
Pim Kuipers
Kylie Stothers
Karen Piper
Description
Pilot project called Looking Out for Dementia involved production of a 16 minute DVD in English and three Indigenous languages (Warlpiri, Kriol, Djambarrpuyngu), an accompanying flip chart in plain English, and a poster publicizing the resource. Evaluation carried out through observation, focus groups and telephone interviews with participants and coordinators of aged services.
Evaluation of the Effects of the Quebec First Nations and Inuit Faculties of Medicine Program (QFNIFMP): Final Report 2019-2020
E-Books
Author/Creator
Patricia Montambault
An Examination of Social and Emotional Behavior Skills with American Indian Elementary Students: Issues of Measurement, Gender, Grade and Culture
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alex C. Garn
Pamela H. Kulinna
Donetta J. Cothran
Matthew Ferry
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 3, 2010, pp. 24-40
Description
Discusses the social competence framework known as social and emotional learning that could be useful for Native American students.
An Explanation of Key Factors That Prevent First Nations Mothers Participating in Public Schools
Theses
Author/Creator
Collette Jones
Description
Leadership Studies (M.Ed.)--University of Victoria, 2010.
An Exploration of the Connection Between Child Sexual Abuse and Gambling in Aboriginal Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jacinthe Dion
Delphine Collin-Vézina
Mireille De La Sablonnière
Marie-Pierre Philippe-Labbé
Tania Giffard
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, [Indigenous Health Special Issue], April 2010, pp. 174-189
Description
Reports on the few available studies examining the connection.
Exploring the Impact of Ongoing Colonial Violence on Aboriginal Students in the Postsecondary Classroom
Theses
Author/Creator
Sheila Cote-Meek
Description
Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 2010.
Facilitating Language and Literacy Learning for Students with Aboriginal English Dialects
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sharla Peltier
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 114-142, 155
Description
Discussion on Aboriginal English dialects; regional variation and linkage to community of origin; and looks at language and literacy learning issues, socialization process, cultural identity, and Aboriginal language retention.
Factors Affecting Reading Outcomes Across Time in Bureau of Indian Education Reading First Schools
Theses
Author/Creator
Heather J. Chapman
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Utah State University, 2010.
Fahrenheit 2010: Or Burn Baby Burn
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Drew Hayden Taylor
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 7, October 2010, p. 12
Description
Reflects on Florida's Pastor Terry Jones' burning of the Koran and Canadian history of First Nations treatment by the Church-run residential schools.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.
FAME: Families Achieving Mathematical Excellence: The Process of Developing a Family Involvement Program For a Western Rural Middle School Serving American Indian Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Susan Marie Bollinger
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ed.D.)--Montana State University, 2010.
Finding a Place for Race at the Policy Table:Broadening the Indigenous Education Discourse in Canada
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policy Research Series (Institute on Governance)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tracy L. Friedel
Aboriginal Policy Research
Description
Scholarly, peer reviewed paper argues the idea that emphasis on "culture" will improve educational outcomes with urban Aboriginal youth is not working and that the issue of race is more important in the urban context.
Finding Our Way: Discussion Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leone Sandercock
Scott Graham
Description
Film about conflict between the Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation (Burns Lake Band) and the Village of Burns Lake. In 2000 the municipality cut off water and sewage services to the reserve, which led in turn to the Band taking the Village to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Finding Our Way: Film Screenings and Community Based Dialogues in Burns Lake: Summary Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC)
Description
After viewing film about issues between First Nations and non-First Nations residents, participants came up with fourteen potential projects to foster cross-cultural understanding.
The First Nation Governance System: A Brake on Closing the Community Well-being Gap
Alternate Title
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 36
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Description
Argues that current governance practices are responsible for the widening gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, as measured by the Community Well-being Index (CWB). Scores are based on four factors: education, housing, labour force and income.
First Nations Health and Wellness Colouring Book
Alternate Title
First Nations Health and Wellness Coloring Book
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mackenzie Anderson
Erin Anderson-Bruce
Leo Beam
Cliff Bear
Emma Jane Bedard ... [et al.]
First Nations, Inuit, Métis Health Core Competencies: Curriculum Implementation Toolkit for Undergraduate Medical Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC)
Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)
Description
Designed to assist faculties of medicine in furthering the competencies as stated in the curriculum framework. Discusses rationale and process of community engagement, collaborative vision, pedagogy, implementation, and evaluation.
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
E-Books
Author/Creator
Office of the Provincial Health Officer British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Description
Related material: Summary of Findings.
FNLED: Quebec First Nations Labour and Employment Development Survey = EDMEPN: Enquête sur le développement de la main-d’œuvre et de l’emploi chez les Premières Nations
Alternate Title
Booklet 1: Sociodemographic Profile and Life Course
Booklet 2: Culture, Identity, Language and Wellness
Booklet 4: Education, Skills and Aspirations
Booklet 5: Occupation and Employment
Booklet 6: Income and Needs Satisfaction
Booklet 7: Methodology
Highlights
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Mathieu-Olivier Côté]
[Jasmine Sawadogo]
[Nicolas Couet]
Follow-up Report to the Canadian Human Rights Commission on the Human Rights of the Innu of Labrador
E-Books
Author/Creator
Celeste McKay Consulting
Donald McRae
Description
Related material: 2002 Report.
For the Children Taken: The Challenge to Truth Commissions in Building Digital Collections for Research and Long-Term Preservation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terry Reilly
Description
Looks at archival efforts to fulfill one of the primary goals of the Mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Foreword: Honoring Who We Are
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ningwakwe Priscilla George
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 1-3, 154
Description
Discusses Aboriginal English and the multiple strategies in the process of cross language transfer.
A Framework for Decolonization Interventions: Broadening the Focus for Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bernard Guerin
Pimatisiwin, vol. 8, no. 3, Winter, 2010, pp. 61-83
Description
Study reviewed ten interventions that have been used, identified common and dissimilar themes, and looked at ways to continue decolonization efforts around the world.
A Framework for Indigenous School Health: Foundations in Cultural Principles
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Tagalik
Description
Looks at re-designing Indigenous school-based health programs and practices to include indigenous ways of knowing, learning, traditions, and values of the community.
From Lishamie
E-Books
Author/Creator
Albert Canadien
From Protestant and Roman Catholic Missions to Public Schools: Educating Métis and Settler Children in the West to be Citizens of Modern Canada, 1866-1939
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Anuik
Saskatchewan History, vol. 62, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 22-35
Description
Examines the history, structure, and practice of the missionary schools (and the later public schools) and their role in providing colonial education to Métis and settler students with the intent to civilized them, and by extension their families.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 22.
Gender and Indigenous Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Woman
Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Ingenious Issues
Description
Briefing notes present key issues/challenges and implications of a gender perspective.
Gender Gaps in Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Australian Regional Comparisons and International Possibilities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mandy Yap
Nicholas Biddle
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, 2010, pp. 1-27
Description
Analyzes the effects of inequality on populations based on three aspects of socioeconomic inconsistencies: Indigeneity, gender and geography.
Grounding Curriculum and Pedagogies in Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge System
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Ward
Description
Integrated Studies Project (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
Growing Up Kāpo Māori: Whānau, Identity, Cultural Well-Being and Health =
E tipu kāpo Māori nei: Whānaungatanga, Māramatanga, Māoritanga, Hauoratanga
E-Books
Author/Creator
Nancy Higgins
Hazel Phillips
Christine Cowan
Benita Wakefield
Kelly Tikao
Guide to Holdings Relating to First Nations of BC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Stewart Archives
United Church of Canada
British Columbia Conference
Description
Arranged alphabetically by title of fonds. Includes date range of records within each, extent, types of media, biographical or administrative information, descriptions of scope and content, and related notes regarding access.
Guide to Relationships and Learning with the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
College of Alberta School Superintendents
Description
Interactive resource designed to educate school superintendents. Includes written information, videos and links to supplemental material focused on the topics of identity, language, learning from the land, treaties and agreements, laws and policies, reconciliation and relationships.
The Haudenosaunee Flag Raising: Cultural Symbols and Intercultural Contact
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephanie J. Waterman
Philip P. Arnold
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 125-144
Description
Provides a brief overview of the Haudenosaunee, the Onondaga Nation and the schools involved in the flag raising.
"He's Won, But He's Lost It": Applying a Samoa Gender Lens to Education Outcomes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tagaloatele Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 2, Ngaahi Lea a e Kakai Pasifika: Endangered Pacific Languages and Cultures, 2010, pp. 143-154
Description
Discusses how cultural expectations influence male and female educational achievement and looks at ways to address better educational participation and accomplishment.
Health and Health Care of Alaska Native Older Adults
Alternate Title
Ethno Med
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathleen Graves
Rosellen Rosich
Melen McBride
George Charles
James LaBelle
Description
Curriculum module designed to give healthcare providers an understanding of specific cultural, racial, ethnic and tribal influences on wellbeing of elders. Topics include information about the population, patterns of health risk, culturally appropriate doctor-patient communication and assessment, access and utilization of healthcare, and instructional strategies.
Health and Health Care of American Indian Older Adults
Alternate Title
Ethno Med
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Levanne Hendrix
Description
Curriculum module designed to give healthcare providers an understanding of specific cultural, racial, ethnic and tribal influences on wellbeing of elders. Topics include information about the population, patterns of health risk, culturally appropriate doctor-patient communication, assessment, and delivery of care, access and utilization of healthcare, and instructional strategies, and learning activities.
Health and Health Care of Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Older Adults
Alternate Title
Ethno Med
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marjorie K. Mau
Description
Curriculum module designed for health care providers discusses demographics, patterns of health risk, and cultural competency in assessment and treatment.
The Health of First Nations Living Off-Reserve, Inuit, and Métis Adults in Canada: The Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Inequalities in Health
Alternate Title
Health Research Working Paper Series
Working Paper (Statistics Canada); no. 4
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rochelle Garner
Gisèle Carrière
Claudia Sanmartin
Longitudinal Health and Administrative Data Research Team
The Healthy Living in Two Worlds Project: An Inclusive Model of Curriculum Development
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Hilary N. Weaver
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Discusses a wellness curriculum for urban Native American youth aged 9-13.
Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Student Activities
Alternate Title
Ningwakwe's Healthy Life Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christopher McGruer
Description
Accompanied by Teacher's Guide.
Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Teacher's Guide
Alternate Title
Ningwakwe's Healthy Life Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christopher McGruer
Description
Story of a fist-time mother who consults two sources for information: her doctor for scientific view of birth and her grandmother for nurturing and traditional support.
For use with Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Student Activities.
Hearts Around the Fire: First Nations Women Talk about Protecting and Preserving First Nations Cultures in Saskatchewan Public Education
Alternate Title
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 10-02
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laura L. M. Whiteman
Description
Summarizes thesis exploring the introduction of Indigenous knowledge into mainstream education systems.
Full Thesis.
Hidden No Longer: Genocide in Canada, Past and Present
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kevin D. Annett
Description
Updated new edition of Hidden from History: The Canadian Holocaust, 3rd edition.