Reports on the progress of the Department established to attempt to resolve claims, address the results of the school system, and foster healing and reconciliation.
Pacific Historical Review, vol. 86, no. 2, May 2017, pp. 290-321
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Argues that while school officials regarded the practice of placing male students as farm labourers during the summer months as a method of assimilation, many used their employment to serve their own purposes.
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 4, December 2017, pp. 235-245
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Focuses on the experience of facilitators and leaders in the program dealing with the challenges associated with adapting Western research methods to the Indigenous context.
Proceedings 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, vol. 2
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Tomas J. Cooper
Annette R. Baturo
Elizabeth Warren
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Reports on part of a 3 year study to enhance students' outcomes by improving relationships between teachers, teacher-aides, students and community members.
From Proceedings 29th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, vol. 2 edited by Helen L. Chick and Jill L. Vincent.
Literature review conducted to explore three topics: primary methodological approaches used by researchers, extent of participation by Indigenous peoples and organizations, and institutional, organizational, and human capital competencies and gaps in Canada, and how they compare to those in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
Article outlines possibilities for the inclusion of Indigenous Games and Sports (IGaS) across Australian schools; authors provide details on IGaS and suggest appropriate pedagogy for teaching purposes. Authors argue that inclusion of IGaS can promote inclusive classrooms and social justice within the school setting.
Reports results from a survey of 135 housing providers to check status of Indigenous employment, obtain information on training experiences, and gauge how organizations were coping as housing agreements expired.
Includes 11 case studies: Lloydminster Métis Housing Group; Tawaak Housing Association; Native People of Sudbury Development Corporation; Native Inter-Tribal Housing Co-operative; Kinew Housing Incorporated; Namerind Housing Corporation; Centre d’Amité Autochtone de Val d’Or; Metis Urban Housing Corporation; Cariboo Friendship Society; Grey Mountain Housing Society; and Skigen-Elnoog H
World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium Journal, Indigenous Knowledge, 2005, pp. 1-17
Description
Compares Eurocentric and Indigenous ways of knowing and how both can be included in contemporary education systems.
Entire issue on one pdf. To read article scroll to p. 1.
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 8-23
Description
Discusses the need for an educational process that accepts and integrates the diversity in Indigenous worldviews, knowledge and systems central to ways of viewing and relating to the world.
Discusses the impact that both culture and perspective have on Indigenous research methodologies within the interdisciplinary context of social work and education.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 175-199
Description
Looks at barriers preventing Indigenous people from entering the field and offers solutions. Author shares responses to questionnaires issued to Indigenous librarians across Canada.
For each title there is an annotation as well as information on related titles, terms and key concepts, sensitivities, themes and topics at a glance, recommended grade level, and project, ideas and activities. Although developed to be used with Alberta curriculum, most information is applicable elsewhere.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 35-41
Description
Reports pastoralists view education as a social disruption, interfering with livelihood, culture, land and natural resources.
To access this article, scroll to page 35.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2017, pp. 95-115
Description
Contrasts Indigenous and Western approaches to research in colonized communities. Stresses the need for research being done in Indigenous communities to serve Indigenous people. Highlights the importance of self-awareness on the part of the researcher and a commitment to community service.
Professional Educator, vol. 4, no. 2, May 2005, pp. 10-13
Description
Results from the 2000 Longitudinal English Literacy and Numeracy Survey for Indigenous Students. Reports leadership; good teaching; student attendance and engagement and Indigenous presence at school are factors for achieving success in school.
Australian Journal of Education, vol. 49, no. 2, August 2005, pp. 169-181
Description
Discusses the role of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in addressing the needs of Indigenous students and argues that VET in Schools cannot be a 'stand alone' solution to the problem of Indigenous educational disadvantage.
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology, and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 24-42
Description
Uses a Native Hawaiian class to show teacher's role as a non-Indigenous educator and demonstrate how an Indigenous studies curriculum can be full of misconceptions.
Contends improved academic performance is associated with educational experiences structured around local knowledge, culture, and language.
Paper presented at the AARE (Australian Association for Research in Education) Annual Conference, Parramatta 2005.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 21-25
Description
Looks at Bilingual Intercultural Education (BIE) in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador and proposals for teacher training curricula.
To access this article, scroll down to page 21.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 16, no. 3, Indigenizing Education, Spring, 2005, p. 14
Description
Describes the development, at Turtle Mountain Community College, of a philosophy that teaches by integrating the tribal values of bravery, honesty, wisdom, humility, truth, love and peace into its curriculum.