Describes a program in Saskatchewan at the Montreal Lake First Nation that teaches at risk youth a meaningful trade and how to attain self-sufficiency.
Paediatrics & Child Health, vol. 10, no. 9, Our Children and Youth are Sacred, November 2005, pp. 553-555
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Discusses using a holistic approach to improving Indigenous health and fostering the development of Aboriginal citizenship through early childhood development programs.
Research Connections Canada 12: Supporting Children and Families
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Author/Creator
Onowa McIvor
Research Connections Canada , vol. 12, 2005, pp. 5-20
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Examines language programs in two First Nations communities to see if they are suitable for use in the revitalization of languages and early childhood development in other Aboriginal communities.
Scroll to p.5 to read article.
Discusses the elements, challenges, and opportunities for improving early learning and child care programs for Aboriginal children, and presents best practices within the communities to overcome barriers.
Indigenous Community Development Projects Early Learnings
Telstra Foundation Research Report ; vol. 2
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Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
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Looks at 14 educational projects showcasing Indigenous initiatives likely to contribute to positive change for Indigenous groups, individuals and communities across Australia.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 1, Telling Our Stories, Fall, 2005
Description
Highlights one individual's efforts to create programs to enhance the lives Native American youth through a boxing club, community center and possible suicide hot line.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 64, no. 1, February 2005, pp. 5-15
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Study concludes that health care personnel need to be informed about traditional knowledge and practices in order improve treatment and prevention of middle ear disease.
Science Education, vol. 89, no. 4, July 2005, pp. 595-613
Description
Found that students having a larger number of protective factors were more likely to learn science in the way described by the collateral learning theory.
Journal of Cultural Diversity, vol. 12, no. 2, Summer, 2005, pp. 62-68
Description
Study conducted through interviews indicated that the role of cultural conservator was carried out through storytelling, support of children taking part in cultural activities and transference of traditions and values.
Research Connections Canada, no. 13, 2005, pp. 21-40
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Curriculum created through this collaboration is consistent with traditional values, experiences and goals of students' communities.
Entire volume on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 21.
Report divided into two parts: Part one: Voices of Front-line AECD (Aboriginal Early Childhood Development) Workers in BC; Part 2: Communities Working Together for a Common Goal: Integration and Coordination of AECD Programs .
MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, vol. 30, no. 6, November/December 2005, pp. 380-388
Description
Investigates four approaches to research: descriptive literature, world view perspectives, cultural brokering and transcultural world view. The article further discusses implications these have in terms of nursing education, research and practice.