Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Centre of Canadian Studies
University of Edinburgh
Description
Website contains links, some with access to the full text of presentations, from a conference which explores intellectual thought and cultural development of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Many of the presenters were Canadian.
First Nations, First Thoughts: The Impact of Indigenous Thought in Canada
Alternate Title
2639
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Priscilla Settee
Great Plains Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 1, Winter, 2011, pp. 72-73
Description
Book review of: First Nations, First Thoughts edited by Annis May Timpson.
First Nations Languages and Culture Impacts on Literacy and Student Achievement Outcomes: Review of Literature
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rose-Alma J. McDonald
Description
Review cites recent publications and makes recommendations for future actions.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework
E-Books
Author/Creator
Alberta Learning
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education: The Alberta Initiative for School Improvement Approach to Improve Indigenous Education in Alberta
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thelma M. Gunn
Guy Pomahac
Evelyn Good Striker
Johnel Tailfeathers
Journal of Educational Change, vol. 12, no. 3, 2011, pp. 323-345
Description
Presents information to educate and inspire educators with specific, effective strategies and programs that may better serve the educational needs of Aboriginal peoples.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Growth Chart Literacy Prompts: K-8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Description
Includes book summaries, literacy prompt questions, and enrichment activities for books appropriate to each grade. Revised Version.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Presence in the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Godlewska
John Rose
Laura Schaefli
Sheila Freake
Jennifer Massey
Race, Ethnicity and Education, vol. 20, no. 4, 2017, pp. 446-462
Description
"Article provides guidance to curriculum designers, textbook writers, teachers and administrators participating in the decolonization of education in Canada".
First Nations Participation in Graduate Studies
Theses
Author/Creator
Enos Cameron Willett
Description
Educational Foundation Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2002.
First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey (FNREEES): Peoples Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chiefs of Ontario
Description
Information for four age groups: adults (over 18), youth (12-17), and parents or guardians of children age 0 to 5 and 6 to 11. Thirty First Nations from Ontario participated and survey was conducted between November 2013 and May 2015.
First Nations University Celebrates 35 Years
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Bell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 6, June 2011, p. 7
Description
Looks at the evolution of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College into the First Nations University of Canada and the celebration of 35 years of existence.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2017 Report Card on Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Formula
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2017 Report Card on Recommendations [Detailed]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Formula
Fleming Hall, Fort McPherson, NWT
Alternate Title
Anglican Residential Schools
[Fort McPherson Indian Residential School and Hostel — Fort McPherson, NWT]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
General Synod Archives
Anglican Church of Canada
Description
History of St. Matthew’s Mission and Day School, established at Fort McPherson in 1862.
Revised version.
Flourishing on the Margins: A Study of Babies and Belonging in an Australian Aboriginal Community Childcare Centre
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda J. Harrison
Jennifer Sumsion
Ben Bradley
Karen Letsch
Andi Salamon
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, Perspectives from Young Children on the Margins, 2017, pp. 189-205
Description
Describes how relations to family, community and culture are Incorporated into day-to-day interactions at Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Service (MACS) in Queensland, Australia.
FNUniv a Healthy 35-Year-Old
Alternate Title
Firist Nation University a Healthy Thirty-five Year Old
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kerry Benjoe
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 1,14
Description
Comments on history of the university, that emerged from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, as it celebrates a key anniversary.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 14.
Following in the Footsteps of the Wolf: Connecting Scholarly Minds to Ancestors in Indigenous Language Revitalization
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
T’łat’łaḵuł Patricia Rosborough
čuucqa Layla Rorick
AlterNative, vol. 13, no. 1, March 2017, pp. 11-17
Description
Authors discuss their experiences as language learners and importance of using a holistic approach.
For Indigenous Eyes Only
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Dawn Karima Pettigrew
Whispering Wind, vol. 40, no. 2, Issue 276, July-August 2011, p. 31
Description
Book review of: For Indigenous Eyes Only.
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.
Forces and Simple Machines: An Integrated Science Learning Unit for Yukon Grade 5 Students
E-Books
Author/Creator
Centre for Youth
Research
Science Teaching and Learning
University of Manitoba
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
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.
Former PM Offers Encouragement For Young Entrepreneurs
Alternate Title
Former Primer Minister Offers Encouragement For Young Entrepreneurs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 16
Description
Looks at the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneur Program, open to students at the Oskayak High School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which is designed to develop business skills and to encourage youth to stay in school.
Article located by scrolling to page 16.
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.
Forty Years and Counting
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Greg Sarris
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 1, 2011, pp. 11-18
Description
Discusses the conditions of Native American life in California, and the need to break old patterns and embrace new changes.
Forty Years of Struggle and Still No Right to Inuit Education in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Derek Rasmussen
Interchange, vol. 42, no. 2, Circumpolar Indigenous Issues, Knowledge, Relations to Education, Science and Mathematics, May 2011, pp. 137-155
Description
Focuses on the battle for Inuit education, language issues, and minority rights and offers solutions to the problems.
"Forward You Must Go": Chemawa Indian Boarding School and Student Activism in the 1960s and 1970s
Theses
Author/Creator
Melissa Ruhl
Description
History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Oregon, 2011.
Free to Be Mohawk: Indigenous Education at the Akwesasne Freedom School
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Lianne Marie Leda Charlie
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 2017, pp. 134-135
Description
Book review of: Free to Be Mohawk by Louellyn White.
Free to Be Mohawk: Indigenous Education at the Akwesasne Freedom School
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Anthony Snethen
NAIS: Journal of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, vol. 4, no. 2, 2017, pp. 117-118
Description
Book review of: Free to Be Mohawk by Louellyn White.
The Freedom and the Privacy of an Indian Boarding School’s Sports Field and Student Athletes Resistance to Assimilation
Theses
Author/Creator
Curtis A. Kachur
Description
Arts Thesis (M.A.)--Bowling Green State University, 2017.
Freeing Ourselves
Alternate Title
Transgressions: Cultural Studies and Education ; v.66
E-Books
Author/Creator
Russell Bishop
From Dream to Reality: The Story of Treaty Land Entitlement
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan
Description
Resource for teachers, students and the general public dealing with treaties in Saskatchewan.
From Hunting to Drinking: The Devastating Effects of Alcohol on an Australian Aboriginal Community
E-Books
Author/Creator
David McKnight
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From Indian Boys to Canadian Men? The Use of Cadet Drill in the Canadian Indian Residential School System
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Evan J. Habkirk
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2017, pp. [227]-247
Description
Looks at how some students used military drill as a way to survive the abuse faced at school by finding relief in travel opportunities to participate in performances and competitions off of the school grounds.
From Student to President, Alexander Takes Helm at FNU
Alternate Title
From Student to President, Alexander Takes Helm at First Nations University
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kerry Benjoe
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 17
Description
Looks at growth plans the ninth president of FNU has for the university including working with industry and the community.
Article located by scrolling to page 17.
From Treaties to Reserves: The Federal Government and Native Peoples in Territorial Alberta, 1870-1905; From Treaty Peoples to Treaty Nation: A Road Map for All Canadians
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jean Barman
Canada's History, vol. 97, no. 3, June-July 2017, pp. 119-120
Description
Book reviews of From Treaties to Reserves by D. J. Hall and From Treaty Peoples to Treaty Nation by Greg Poelzer and Ken S. Coates.
Full Circle: Canada's First Nations
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John W. Friesen
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 26, no. 2, 2002, p. 199
Description
Book review of: Full Circle: Canada's First Nations by John L. Steckley and Bryan D. Cummins.
Fund-Raiser Launched to Cover Legal Expenses
Articles » General
Anglican Journal, vol. 128, no. 1, January 2002, p. 7
Description
Huron diocese sets goal of $250, 000 for costs arising from residential schools lawsuits.
Funding Options for Nunavut Schools: Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Costa Kapsalis
Description
Proposed funding options for K-12 schools in Nunavut to deal with high pupil-teacher ratios, low student outcomes, high non-attendance, teacher recruitment and retention, and insufficient funding for special needs students.
Funding Yet to be Secured for Additional Year
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 29, no. 1, April 2011, p. 8
Description
Reports on the decision to add one more year to the mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada regarding the Residential School Settlement Agreement.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
The Future in the Past of Native and Indigenous Studies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert Warrior
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 1, 2011, pp. 55-58
Description
Discusses some of the issues of the beginnings of Native and Indigenous studies. The article also suggests that what one needs to look at more precisely is at what people mean when they talk about those beginnings, namely specific figures and practices within indigenous traditions.
[The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Broadcasting: Conversation & Convergence Series: Homalco Gathering, May 8, 2017]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Darren Blaney
John Gagnon
Banchi Hause
Natasha Bob
Devin Pielle … [et al.]
Description
Part 1: Welcome by Darren Blaney; general remarks by John Gagnon, CEO of Wawatay Native Communications Society.
Part 2: Nuxalk Radio featuring Banchi Hanuse; Siem-nu-ts-lhhwulmuhw host Natasha Bob speaks about how the program came about and its content.
Part 3: Gunargie O'Sullivan, a volunteer programmer, talked about the importance of Indigenous presence on community and campus radio stations; Doreen Manuel shared history of Secwepemc Radio.
Part 5: Talk on CiTR Indigenous Collective and the program Unceded Airwaves, presented by Lisa Girbav, Mario P
The Future of Native American Literature: A Conversation with John E. Smelcer
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dale E. Seeds
John E. Smelcer
MELUS, vol. 27, no. 3, Native American Literature , Autumn, 2002, pp. 133-145
Description
The poet, author, and scholar discusses his background, influences on his work, the issue of what constitutes an "authentic" author and the current status of literature.
The Future of Native Studies: A Modest Manifesto
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melissa K. Nelson
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 1, 2011, pp. 39-45
Description
Examines the trends and future research directions for Indigenous studies programs.
Gaa Bi Ombaashid Migizi Soaring Eagle Project: Final Report: 2001 Project Activities
Alternate Title
Educating Aboriginal Youth Using Traditional Knowledge and Western Environmental Science
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Boreal Forest Network
Description
Project was to design and deliver a ten-week community-based environmental education program, which combined Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western Environmental Science, to Aboriginal youth (aged 18-30).
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
Alternate Title
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Métis Studies and Applied Research
GDI
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Description
Site provides information about GDI its programs, services and resources and affiliated institutes including Dumont College, and Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program, includes Library search access.
Ganawenimaa nimamainan aki = Respect Our Mother Earth: A Kid's Environmental Activity Booklet
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission]
Description
General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
Gathering Native Scholars and Artists: A Celebration of Forty Years—October 22 and 23, 2009
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Treuer
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 1, 2011, pp. 1-9
Description
Short synopses by the contributors to this volume about the Gathering of Native scholars.
GDI Launches Two New Initiatives
Alternate Title
Gabriel Dumont Institute Launches Two New Initiatives
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gaylene Poulin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 18
Description
Describes the Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative and the GDI-Saskatoon health Region Scholarship, both designed for the success of employers and recipients.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
Genocide and Indian Residential Schooling: The Past is Present
Alternate Title
Canada and International Humanitarian Law: Peacekeeping and War Crimes in the Modern Era
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Roland D. Chrisjohn
Tanya Wasacase
Lisa Nussey
Andrea Smith
Marc Legault ... [et al.]
Description
To access material, use the password "showarchive' & enter. You may need to scroll down to find particular materials.
Suggests that the genocide of Aboriginals in Canada has never stopped, but continues to exist in altered form.
Excerpt from Canada and International Humanitarian Law: Peacekeeping and War Crimes in the Modern Era edited by Richard D. Wiggers and Ann L. Griffiths.