West Coast Line #74, vol. 46, no. 2, Reconcile This!, Summer, 2012, pp. 28-38
Description
Author discusses his works, Aboriginal Curatorial Collective Meeting and Aboriginal Advisory Circle Meeting within the context of irreconcilable spaces of Aboriginality.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 58, no. 1, Spring, 2012, pp. 160-164
Description
Examines Aboriginal learners needs in publicly-funded schools and training services throughout Ontario by looking at three policies which mandate to create culturally-sensitive schools, assure for taxpayer accountability, and address educational gaps.
BC Psychologist, Psychological Services for First Nations, Spring, 2012, pp. 40-44
Description
Comments on the human ability to heal from profound trauma and the role that one's personal spiritual experiences can play in the healing.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 40.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 51, no. 1, 2012, pp. 45-66
Description
Looks at the implementation of Project Inquiry-Based Math in the Great Plains City school district in order to decrease achievement gaps between American Indian and non-Indian students.
Education Canada, vol. 52, no. 5, From Rhetoric to Reality: Meet Some Game Changes, 2012, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the success of the Mi'kmaw Kina'matneyway, education authority and self-governance in education. Increased graduation rates reflect success of model.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 48, no. 2, Summer, 2002, pp. 98-121
Description
Looks at culturally relevant themes to see which parts of culture influence students and could potentially result in successful academic achievement and retention rates.
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 17, [Indigenizing and Decolonizing Environmental Education], 2012, pp. 80-96
Description
Assessment of Bridging the Gap program in terms of the criteria outlined in the Ininiwi-Kiskānītamowin model for implementing science programs in Indigenous contexts.
Outlines strategy to help ensure that Aboriginal people benefit from natural resource exploration and development. Focuses on four priority areas: connecting communities with industry, strengthening framework for collaboration, developing human capital, and promoting information sharing and awareness.
American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, vol. 38, no. 5, Special Issue, September 2012, pp. 421-427
Description
Compares adults who either attended boarding schools or were raised by someone who had attended to those with no boarding school history. Reports higher rates of illegal drug use and alcohol use disorder with an association.
Report on the activities of the independent, quasi-judicial tribunal which administers the Independent Assessment Process for claims related to acts committed at the schools which resulted in physical and/or psychological injury.
International Journal of Children's Rights , vol. 20, 2012, pp. 279-299
Description
Looks at policies and consequences relating to Indigenous children in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand effected by boarding schools and transracial adoption.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 4, July/August 2002, p. 10
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Briefly describes the Special Entry Scheme in Australia for students from underrepresented groups, such as Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander students.
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 7, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 13-25
Description
Outlines necessary components of successful Indigenous environmental education programs within Indigenous knowledge systems at the post-secondary level.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 6, November-December 2002, pp. 25-26
Description
Describes the various research projects underway at the Indigenous-led program with Indigenous students in Masters and PhD programs at the Brisbane, Australia institution.
Prominent Métis blogger, lawyer and author of Indigenous Writes covers an extensive list of topics under the headings Specific Myths or Misunderstandings; Identity and Culture; Aboriginal Law and Treaties; Historic and Continuing Injustice; and Indigenous Health and Safety.
Brief document discusses female leadership in the community, with a focus on Sharon Bernard, principal of Membertou Elementary School, and her efforts to introduce culture-based education.
Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin.
(Duration: 20:29).