Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Iris HeavyRunner
Richard DeCelles
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 41, no. 2, Special Issue, 2002, p. [?]
Description
Describes a family-centred culturally appropriate program for marginal students that has been replicated in several American and Canadian colleges.
Fast Track for Compensation Claims
Alternate Title
Canada Now ; December 20, 2002
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Geoff Leo
Ralph Goodale
Tony Merchant
Description
Initiative of the Federal government to deal with 12 thousand residential school lawsuits by having an alternative dispute resolution system. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section
Duration: 2:19.
Fiddler on the Threshold: Cultural Hybridity in Gertrude Bonnin's American Indian Stories
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Atilla Silku
Journal of Postcolonial Writing, vol. 40, no. 1, 2002/2003, pp. 115-124
Description
Examines the autobiographical collection American Indian Stories by Native American women writer Gertrude Bonnin and considers various strategies of resistance to assimilation.
Filling the Gaps: Working Towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Archives
Alternate Title
Prairie Perspectives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terry Reilly
Description
Outlines the Commission's responsibilities for gathering and preserving materials relating residential schools, and discusses some of the challenges this entails, including balancing access with privacy.
Paper presented at Prairie Perspectives: the Academic Conference of The First National Truth and Reconciliation Event, 17 June 2010.
A Final Promise
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Michael C. Coleman
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 26, no. 1, Winter, January 1, 2002, pp. 157-160
Description
Book review of: A Final Promise: The Campaign to Assimilate the Indians, 1880-1920 by Frederick E. Hoxie.
Final Report on Métis Education and Boarding School Literature and Sources Review
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lee Marmon
Description
Review conducted to assist in establishing Métis' eligibility for residential school settlements.
Final Report: Spring 2010 Workshop on the Recruitment and Retention of Native American Male Students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Alternate Title
Native American Males in STEM
Quality Education for Minorities Network (QEM) Native American Males Workshop Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network
Description
Workshop involved representatives of institutions which serve this particular population. Objective was to identify best practices for channeling enrollment into science programs and increasing graduation rates.
Final Report: Status of Native Americans in Social Work Higher Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Task Force on Native Americans in Social Work Education
Description
Analyzed data and made recommendations based on responses to surveys conducted with faculty and students.
Finally We Are Growing Our Own
Alternate Title
Simon Ortiz and Labriola Center Lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture and Community
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Peterson Zah
Description
Simon Ortiz introduces Dr. Peterson Zah who speaks on the history of Native American education, Navajo education and student recruitment. Fifth installment of lecture series.
Duration: 1:12:14
Financing Post-Secondary Education
Alternate Title
Indspire Knowledge Research Nest
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indspire
Description
Looks at how students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs were funding their education by using information from Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (BBF) and 2020 National Education Survey (NES).
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.
Findings Associated With a Novel Program Designed to Support Indigenous Faculty Members of U.S. Health Professions Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia A. Carney
Cynthia Taylor
Allison Empey
Dove Spector
Amanda Bruegl ... [et al.]
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 54-71
Description
Looks at the development of a program created to address the challenges of Indigenous faculty at American colleges.
First Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Trainee Graduates
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Catherine Dentrinos
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 3, May/June 2002, p. 22
Description
Commemorates the graduation of the first students from the Bachelor of Science program offered at the University of Western Sydney in Australia.
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 Adult Secondary Education Research Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jean Cockell
Marg Penney
Description
Discusses topics such as characteristics of students, barriers to success, funding, program structures, literacy, research, and information sharing in preparation for program reviews.
First Nations Control of First Nations Education: It's Our Vision, It's Our Time
Alternate Title
ICIE 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations
Description
Explains suggested revisions and updates to Indian Control of Indian Education 1972 (ICIE 1972) document to reflect current challenges and changes in education.
First Nations Cree Leadership Style in the Treaty Six Area
Alternate Title
First Nations Cree Leadership Style in the Treaty 6 Area
Theses
Author/Creator
Norma Isabelle Carlson
Description
Leadership and Training (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2002.
First Nations Education Policy in Canada: Progress or Gridlock?
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jerry Paquette
Gérald Fallon
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: Critical Reflection Tool: Part of the IPAC-AFMC Curriculum Implementation Toolkit for Undergraduate Medical Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada
Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
Description
Workbook covers topics such as community engagement, collaborative vision, Indigenous health strategy, pedagogy/curriculum, and core competencies.
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, Métis and Inuit Conversations
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Teaching and Teacher Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario College of Teachers
Description
Results of discussions with communities on issues related to Aboriginal teaching and teacher education along with recommendations for implementing suggestions.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework
E-Books
Author/Creator
Alberta Learning
First Nations Participation in Graduate Studies
Theses
Author/Creator
Enos Cameron Willett
Description
Educational Foundation Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2002.
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.
First Nations University of Canada Governance Plan: An Opportunity to Lead the World in First Nations Higher Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
M. A. Begay II & Associates
LLC
Description
Makes recommendations based on successful practices employed in the administration of higher education institutions and First Nations governments.
First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe Language
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Whitehead
Stephanie Mosher
Description
Video highlights efforts to increase number of Ojibwe speakers through establishment of immersion schools and by recording elders' stories. Focuses on two schools: Niigaane School in Minnesota and Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Immersion Charter School in Wisconsin.
Duration: 56:41.
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]
FNUC Students Continue to Fight for Their 'Home'
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Delaney Windigo
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 4, April 2010, p. 9
Description
Comments on how students staged a "live-in" to try to convince the federal government to restore funding for the First Nations University of Canada.
Article found by scrolling to page 9.
Focus on Literacy: Policy Landscape: Aboriginal Peoples
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Education Association
Description
Brief descriptions of literacy in the Aboriginal context, present situation, historical context, central goals, etc.
Focusing on Long-Term Language Goals in Challenging Times: A Yup'ik Example
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leisy Wyman
Patrick Marlow
Fannie Cikuyaq Andrew
Gayle Sheppard Miller
Rachel Cikigaq Nicholai ... [et al.]
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 28-49
Description
"This article evidences how bilingual programming and academic achievement in English can go hand in hand".
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.
Food Sovereignty: A Guide for Indigenous Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Harnois
Description
Introduces students to traditional food knowledge and practices for each of the four seasons and offers practical advice for producing food within the community.
For All My Relations: An Autobiographical Narrative Inquiry into the Lived Experiences of One Aboriginal Graduate Student
Theses
Author/Creator
Trudy Cardinal
Description
Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
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.
For the Safeguard of Indigenous Territory and Participation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carlos Mamani Condori
Indigenous Affairs, no. 2, Bolivia, June 2002, pp. 28-33
Description
Article focuses on political reforms and the situation of the qullas in Bolivia.
To access this article, scroll down to page 28.
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.
Foreword [Special Issue: Indigenous Education: Ways of Knowing, Thinking, and Doing]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann Beer
McGill Journal of Education , vol. 37, no. 3, Indigenous Education: Ways of Knowing, Thinking, and Doing, 2002, p. 279
Description
Foreword to special issue looking at challenges, insights and solutions to educational reform
Forgotten and Ignored: Special Education in First Nations Schools in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ron Phillips
Canadian Journal of Education Administration and Policy, no. 106, June 7, 2010, pp. 1-26
Description
Looks at the federal government's responsibility for special education programs on reserves. Provides recommendations for strategies to develop a system to support students, teachers and communities.
Formal Versus Informal Assessment of the Fundamental Motor Skills of 4-Year Old Native American Preschoolers
Theses
Author/Creator
Kathy S. Hixon
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arkansas, 2002.
Fort Selkirk Virtual Museum
Web Sites » Virtual Exhibits
Author/Creator
Richard Lawrence
Matt Ball
Bruce Barrett
Christopher Griffiths
Adrian Bergles
Description
This site describes the history and geography of the Northern Tutchone (Selkirk First Nation) homeland, and current efforts to “preserve and maintain the townsite". Includes link to Teacher's Corner, which contains list of further readings.
Fostering the Learner Spirituality of Students: A Teaching Narrative
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Brock Education Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, Spring, 2021, pp. 22-35
Description
The author uses their own teaching experiences to look at how educators can foster a learner spirituality in the classroom and how it can lead to student success.
Founded in Culture: Strategies to Promote Early Learning Among First Nations Children in Ontario
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Lorilee McGregor
Lissa McGregor]
Description
Results of literature review and key-informant interviews conducted to aid in developing strategies for service providers.
A Framework and Tool for Assessing Indigenous Content in Canadian Social Work Curricula
Theses
Author/Creator
Andrea Grayson Tamburro
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2010.
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.
Free to Learn: Giving Aboriginal Youth Control Over Their Post-Secondary Education
Alternate Title
True North in Canadian Public Policy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Calvin Helin
Dave Snow
Description
Argues that the Federal government's Post-Secondary Student Support Program is failing in its objectives because the money is not being given directly to students and it should be replaced by a Aboriginal Post-Secondary Savings Account opened at birth for each Registered Indian.
From Alcoholism to Sobriety: Four Native American Women From a Plains Indian Reservation
Theses
Author/Creator
Blanche Ridgely
Description
Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wyoming, 2010.