Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Opportunity and Transition: Veterans Find Growth and Healing at College of Menominee Nation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sherrole Benton
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 29, no. 2, Honoring Veterans, Winter, 2017, p. [?]
Description
Profiles three veterans and discusses how the College facilitates transition from the military back into tribal life.
Orality & Literacy: Reflections Across Disciplines
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Peter Cole
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 32, no. 1, 2012, pp. 213-214
Description
Book review of: Orality & Literacy edited by Keith Thor Carlson, Kristina Fagan, Natalia Khanenko-Friesen.
Oskayak Students Speak up for Indigenous Rights
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 5, May 2012, p. 19
Description
Looks at three high school students selected to attend a youth conference in Geneva with students from around the world.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Our Identities as Civic Power
Alternate Title
2017 State of Native Youth Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute
[Erik R. Stegman
Amber Richardson
Josie Raphaelito
Aaron Slater
Bettina Gonzalez]
Description
Reports on the results of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable Survey of Native American youth between the ages 18-24. Respondents were asked about their three top priorities, what they are doing to tackle their challenges, and some of the ways they are partnering with their community to build resilience.
Our Land, Our Languages: Language Learning in Indigenous Communities
Alternate Title
[Inquiry into Language Learning in Indigenous Communities]
E-Books
Author/Creator
House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Our Living Ecosystem: What Are the Interconnections among the Elements Surrounding Us? A Classroom-Based Activity in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mélanie Lemire
Mylène Riva
Maria Ruiz-Castell
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 9, no. 2, Inuit Health and Well-Being, 2012, pp. 25-37
Description
Comments on an environmental education activity designed to promote an ecosystem approach to health.
NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.
Our Thinking Made Visible: Aboriginal Governance: Emerging Directions
Alternate Title
Grade 12 Native Studies: NDG4M
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eastern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Corporation
Description
Designed to accompany videos featuring Inuit, First Nations, and Metis leaders.
Our Thinking Made Visible: Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context
Alternate Title
Grade 12 Native Studies: NDW4M
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eastern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Corporation
Description
For use with videos featuring Metis, First Nations, and Inuit leaders.
Overcoming a Culture of Whiteness: Remaking Queen's University as a First Nations Thirdspace
Theses
Author/Creator
Claire Goodridge Grady-Smith
Description
Cultural Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2012.
The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Co Hoedeman
Description
Animated short uses puppets to enact the story of how the raven got its black feathers.
Duration: 6:39.
Participation and Support - Associations with Swedish Pupils' Positive Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Warne
Kristen Snyder
Katja Gillander Gådin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1373579
Description
Looks at health-promoting influences on school environments like peer, teacher and parental support, affluence and classroom participation.
Partnering for Future Generations: Case Studies of Aboriginal Programs and Services at Canadian Colleges and Institutes
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Association of Canadian Community Colleges
Description
Very brief descriptions of initiatives at 46 institutions.
Pathways for Indigenous Learners: Collaborating across Aboriginal Institutes, Colleges and Universities: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Centre for Policy in Aboriginal Learning
Description
Overview of project designed to address the gap in supporting and advancing learning opportunities for Indigenous students, and learners pursuing Indigenous Studies.
Patterns in Contemporary Canadian Picture Books: Radical Change in Action
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beverley Brenna
Shuwen Sun
Yina Liu
In Education, vol. 23, no. 2, Autumn, 2017, pp. 43-70
Description
Study examined two groups of books, 57 titles published 2005 and 120 published in 2015 in terms of authors, illustrators, characterization, genre, and audiences.
Pawnee Nation College: A Candidate for Accreditation
Theses
Author/Creator
Deanne Grant
Description
Community Governance Project towards (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2012.
The Pedagogy of Indigenous Restorative Justice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John George Hansen
Rose Antsanen
The Quint, vol. 5, no. 1, December 2012, pp. 29-40
Description
Looks at the idea of restorative justice as healing and the importance of Indigenous ways of teaching.
Scroll down to page 29 to read article.
The Pedagogy of Translation: Learning From Innu Activist Elizabeth Penashue's Diaries
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Yeoman
Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies, vol. 10, no. 2, 2012, pp. 36-69
Description
Looks at translating, editing and illustrating the diaries and preparing them for publication for various audiences.
Pelican Narrows Merasty Family's Academic Success Continues
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 7, July 2012, p. 18
Description
Looks at a family that eleven of eleven children graduated from post secondary education.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
Perceived Factors Influencing The Retention Rate of Native American College Students: A Case Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Tamara Louise Bergstom
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D)--Liberty University, 2012.
Perceptions and Practices of Principals: Supporting Positive Educational Experiences for Aboriginal Learners
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
William Rowluck
Brenda Green
International Journal of Leadership in Education, vol. 20, no. 3, 2017, pp. 328-344
Description
Using interviews from Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan principals to discuss their roles in student success through promoting Indigenous learning and values.
A Personal Struggle to Preserve Sugpiaq Language and Culture in the 21st Century
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sally Ash
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 22, no. 4, Special Issue of Indigenous Policy: Anthropology, Archaeology and Litigation - Alaska Style, Spring, 2012, pp. 1-3
Description
Comments on the Exxon Valdez oil spill, a village school, and language preservation.
Perspectives of Northern Researchers, Residents and Educators on Science Education and Outreach in Yukon, Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Frances Kathryn Pottle Ross
Description
Environmental Studies Thesis (MES)--Dalhousie University, 2012.
Perspectives on Alberta Treaty 7 (1877)
Alternate Title
Historical Thinking Project
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Corrine Guthrie
Description
Resources for lesson (4-5 classes) intended for Grade 4.
Contains links to: lesson plan, rubric, and handouts.
Pick Up Sticks
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nigit'stil Norbert
West Coast Line #74, vol. 46, no. 2, Reconcile This!, Summer, 2012, pp. 48-55
Description
Artist speaks about his works and the power of art.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 48.
Pierre Harper Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Harper
Mary Mountain
Iris Baker
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes general reminiscens of Pierre Harper's life.
Pierre Vandale Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Pierre Vandale
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Pierre Vandale was born in Carlton, Saskatchewan. He was treated in a sanatorium for tuberculosis but on recovery worked at farming and woodcutting. He talks about his children's education and his lack of schooling and he shares what his grandfather told him about the Riel Rebellion of 1885, the Metis and World War I and II.
A Place Where I Feel Safe: Reconceptualizing the Aboriginal Resource Centre From the Perspective of Aboriginal University Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Natasha Lea Smith
Description
Public Issues Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2012.
Placing Individual Health in Context: Report of the 2008/10 RHS Community Survey
Alternate Title
Placing Individual Health in Context: Report of the 2008/10 Regional Health Survey Community Survey
E-Books
Author/Creator
First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
Description
July 2015 edition.
Plain Talk 1: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
Alternate Title
Assembly of First Nations Plain Talks
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 1
Plain Talk ; book 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
KAIROS
Ed Bianchi
Suzanne Doerge
Chris Hiller
Dr. Rose-Alma J. McDonald
Description
Document is an interactive teaching tool that assists participants understand the historic relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Plain Talk 10: First Nations Education
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 10
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Articulates why Indigenous people have strong feelings regarding education rights and why it should be delivered in a culturally appropriate method.
Plain Talk 18: First Nations Holistic Lifelong Learning Model
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 18
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Briefly explores the Indigenous concept of holistic lifelong learning from an Aboriginal perspective.
Plain Talk 2: Pre-Contact
Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 2
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Provides a description of First Nations in the land area of Canada prior to the colonization and occupation by Europeans, primarily prior to 1500s.
Plain Talk 20: Plan For Student Success
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 20
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Presents a road map for enhancing student success.
Plain Talk 21: First Nations Performance Indicators Checklist
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 21
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Advises reading on events, actions or behaviours that are important to a community in assessing their educational system.
Plain Talk 22: Engaging the Community
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 22
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Looks at ways communities can organize and confront issues to allow youth to achieve their potential.
Plain Talk 6: Residential Schools
Alternate Title
It's Our Time: First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 6
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Describes the history of Canada's residential schools which were financed by the federal government, but largely run by various religious organizations.
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.
Plants and Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Focuses on Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge.
Plants & Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Plants and Connection to Place
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Working Group
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Teacher's guide.
The Plight of Ainu, Indigenous People of Japan
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mitsuharu Vincent Okada
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 1, no. 1, January 2012, pp. 1-14
Description
Examines consequences of government assimilation policies and discusses the need for research to promote social justice.
Policy Paper: Indigenous Students
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nadia Bathish
Ryan Deshpande
Piers Kreps
Hannah Martin
Samatha Powless
Urszula Sitarz
Description
Discusses barriers to Indigenous students' participation in post-secondary institutions and makes recommendations in the areas of outreach and recognition of Indigenous knowledges, student financial assistance, funding for support services, decolonization of institutions, and developing experiential learning opportunities.
The Politics and Praxis of Culturally Sport Relevant Sport Education: Empowering Urban Aboriginal Youth Through Community Sport
Theses
Author/Creator
Heather McRae
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2012.
A Portrait of Urban Aboriginal Youth In the Waterloo Region and Their Access to Services
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frederick Lyle Dixon
Brittany Hazell
Description
Focus groups looked at three concepts: local Aboriginal identity, support services and programs, and needed services.
Position Statement: Effective Service Delivery for Indigenous Children and Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Association of School Psychologists
Description
Discusses barriers that affect Indigenous children's educational success that school psychologists need to be aware of.
Post-secondary Aboriginal Educational Policy in Ontario: Policy and Practical Implications
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lorenzo Cherubini
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 42-55
Description
Author argues that Ontario's Aboriginal Postsecondary Education and Training Policy Framework contains problematic language when discussing narrowing "achievement gaps" and measuring success, which demonstrates the difficulty in matching intent with outcomes.
A Postcolonial Discourse Analysis Of A Tenth Grade Science Curriculum Guide
Theses
Author/Creator
Jason Bradley Sawyer
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2012.