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.
From a Place Deep Inside: Culturally Appropriate Curriculum as the Embodiment of Navajo-ness in Classroom Pedagogy
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 46, no. 3, 2007, pp. 72-93
Description
Comments on three implementation goals: preservation of language and culture, teaching academic content successfully, or or focusing on both preservation and academic learning.
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 Native North American Oral Traditions to Western Literacy: Storytelling in Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nathalie Piquemal
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 49, no. 2, Summer, 2003, pp. 113-122
Description
Looks at Western literacy versus First Nations oral traditions, myths in oral traditions and response by First Nations to Egan's theoretical model of the use of storytelling in education.
From Nomadic to Static: Issues of Acculturation and Resilience Among First Nations Youths
Theses
Author/Creator
Cheryl M. Klaiman
Description
Educational and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2003.
From Oral History to Leadership in the Aboriginal Community: A Five Year Journey With the Wagga Wagga Aboriginal Elders Group Incorporated
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noelene Milliken
Sonia Shea
Rural Society, vol. 17, no. 3, December 2007, pp. 299-307
Description
Looks at how an Elders group contributed to social capital and community capacity building.
From School in Community to a Community-Based School: The Influence of an Aboriginal Principal on Culture-Based School Development
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Lewthwaite
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 64, October 9, 2007, p. [?]
Description
Looks at influences on educational reform in the northern community of Aklavik and development of a science curriculum.
From Student to Teacher in Thirty-Four Years
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richie Plass
American Indian Quarterly , vol. 27, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Native Experiences in the Ivory Tower, Winter-Spring, 2003, pp. 373-375
Description
Author recounts major events in his life and how those events were affected by racism in academic institutions.
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.
Frontier Era of North Dakota
Alternate Title
North Dakota Studies
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Gwyn s. Herman]
[Laverne Johnson]
Description
Grade 4 level.
FSIN Must Butt Out for Sake of FNUC Future
Alternate Title
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Must Butt Out for Sake of First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) Future
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 20, 2007, p. A15
Description
Explains why the First Nations University (FNUC) must be made independent.
Funding Set for Aboriginal Training
Articles » General
Northern Ontario Business, vol. 23, no. 6, April 2003, p. 14
Description
Northern College receives $300,000 through the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities' Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy.
[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
Gaining Inside Information: Extending the Knowledge of Aboriginal Health Workers
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen Bradley
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 27, no. 6, November/December 2003, pp. 14-17
Description
Overview of program aimed to extend education, provide career opportunities, extend scope of practice, and promote role as health professionals,
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.
Gastroenteritis Prevention: Improving the Health of Young Indigenous Populations
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Judith Dean
Journal of Rural and Remote Environmental Health, vol. 2, no. 1, 2003, pp. 6-13
Description
Identifies challenges encountered such as available resources, access and isolation, community motivation, and destruction of societal supports.
"Gathering Dust Not Saving Lives": The Call For Texts Which Honestly and Straightforwardly Teach Aboriginal Children About HIV/AIDS and Other Important Issues
Alternate Title
Discussion and Debate: "Gathering Dust Not Saving Lives": The Call For Texts Which Honestly and Straightforwardly Teach Aboriginal Children About HIV / AIDS and Other Important Issues
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William G. Lindsay
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 27, no. 2, 2007, pp. 503-508
Description
The author was asked, by the BC Health Ministry, to write two texts to teach Aboriginal children about HIV and AIDS; but the Ministry rejected these texts as being to honest and candid. This paper looks at why the Ministry, and others, can not be upfront and honest with streetwise kids.
GDI Turns to Elders to Help Preserve Michif
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 25, no. 4, July 2007, p. 23
Description
Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) promotes the preservation of the Michif language. "Michif" is a combination of a Cree verb and French noun, which seems to reflect the world view of the Metis people - that of a perfect balance or mix.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.23.
Gender Issues in Aboriginal Learning
Alternate Title
Comprehending and Nourishing the Learning Spirit Animation Theme Bundle
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lillian Sankhulani
A Generative Curriculum Model of Child and Youth Care Training Through First Nations - University Partnerships
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, Aboriginal Children and Youth, Issues and Challenges, December 2003, pp. 84-103
Description
Looks at the initiative involving First Nations communities to strengthen their capacities to meet the developmental needs of children and families.
[Genocide, Language and Aboriginal People]: Multiple Identities in History
Alternate Title
Presence of the Past: Third National Conference on Teaching, Learning and Communication the History of Canada
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Andrea Bear Nicholas
Description
Talk given at Presence of the Past: The Third National Conference on Teaching, Learning and Communicating the History of Canada, October 2003. Duration: 34:18.
George E. Lafond
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bonnie Leask
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 22-23
Description
Description of George Lafond's appointment to the newly created position of Special Advisor on Aboriginal Initiatives to the President at the University of Saskatchewan.
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Going: Learning to Read in Northern Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Julia O’Sullivan
Janet Goosing
Description
Describes learning opportunities and methods required for initiating successful literacy.
Getting Connected: Improving Online Distance Education for Rural and Remote First Nations
Theses
Author/Creator
Milan Aleksandar Pavlica
Description
Public Policy Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2017.
Girls’ Literacy in the Progressive Era: Female and American Indian Identity at the Genoa Indian School
Alternate Title
Girls and Literacy in America: Historical Perspectives to the Present
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Amy M. Goodburn
Description
Looks at how educational and societal ideologies shaped girls' writing and its reception by examining content of students' essays.
Chapter from Girls and Literacy in America: Historical Perspectives to the Present edited by Jane Greer.
Gitook/Say It: An Anishnaabe Perspective on Spoken Word
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm
Canadian Theatre Review, no. 130, Spring, 2007, pp. 10-14
Description
Discusses the authors own spoken-word practice, past influences, and how it is currently being molded.
Gladue Sentencing Principles
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Tripartite Working Group of the National Aboriginal Court Worker Program
Description
"This curriculum is developed for the purposes instructing Aboriginal Court Workers on how to integrate Gladue Principles into speaking to sentence for an Aboriginal client."
Glimpsing Our Past: An Archival Photo Project
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nadine Charabin
Paula Daigle
Andy Miller
Saskatchewan History, vol. 69, no. 1, Winter, 2017-2018, pp. 5-7
Description
Describes a project undertaken collaboratively by First Nations University (FNU) in Regina, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan (PAS), and the Pasqua First Nation, to research and provide better descriptive information for a number of photos of First Nations people in the FNU library.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 5.
Globalization and Corporatization: The Evolving Nature of Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Warren Rodricks
Description
Educational Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 2003.
Glossary of the Fur Trade
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Fort William Historical Park
Description
Teacher resource.
Going Back to Square One and Finding It's a Circle: (Not) Doing University Research in Indian Country
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Theresa Zolner
Pimatisiwin, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2003, pp. 91-114
Description
Reviews the author's experience in intercultural research with some First Nations individuals as part of a doctoral degree in clinical psychology.
Good Things in Indian Country Barely Noticed
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, June 29, 2007, p. A11
Description
Discusses two education success stories and the relative lack of positive media exposure.
Government Addresses Schools Settlement Concerns
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ralph Goodale
Anglican Journal, vol. 129, no. 8, October 2003, p. 5
Description
Letter from Ralph Goodale, Minister responsible for Indian Residential Schools Resolution, explaining government's position on the issue.
Government of the Northwest Territories Response to the Final Report: Special Committee on the Review of the Official Languages Act
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of the Northwest Territories
The Governor's Letters: Uncovering Colonial British Columbia
Archival » Collections (primary materials)
Author/Creator
[Jenny Clayton
Lindsay Gibson
Martin Holmes
Critical Thinking Consortium]
Description
Website provides learning materials about the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia before the province was created. Contains links to complete collection of correspondence from 1846 to 1871. One section of teacher material deals with question "Were the Douglas Treaties and the Numbered Treaties Fairly Negotiated?"
Graduate Shares His Advice
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 5, August 2003, pp. 20-23
Description
Relates the experiences of Greg King and the advice he offers about how to increase your chances of getting a scholarship.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.21.
The Great Adventure: [Study Guide]
Alternate Title
Arctic Mission
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Description
Guide to accompany film, The Great Adventure. Target audience senior elementary, secondary school and adult education. Contains pre and post viewing activities related to geography, human and physical systems, global issues, local environments, climate change, history, explorers and technology themes.
Greek Statues and Vizenor Coexist in Humanities Course For Natives
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lynne Crow
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 3, Building Prosperity, Spring, 2007
Description
Author analyzes the curriculum and then redesigns the Introduction to the Humanities course at Spokane Tribal College.
A Guide to Establishing a Tribally Controlled College or University
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
Description
Information on moving through the process in five phases: initial steps, confirmation of decision to move forward, establishment of college, becoming operational, and continued growth and sustainability.
Gwich'in and Inuvialuit Self-Government Agreement-in-Principle For the Beaufort-Delta Region: Which is an Agreement-in-Principle Among the Gwich'in, as Represented by the Gwich'in Tribal Council and The Inuvialuit, as Represented by the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada
Documents & Presentations
Description
Agreement-in-Principle for the Beaufort-Delta region.
Handbook for Aboriginal Mentoring: What, Why, How, Who?
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alberta Children’s Services
Alberta International
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations
Description
A resource for individuals or groups interested in developing a mentoring program for Aboriginal people.
Handbook of Best Practices in Aboriginal Early Childhood Programs, 2003
E-Books
Author/Creator
BC Aboriginal Child Care Society
Hands-On Chiefs Undermine Indian Institutions
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, May 11, 2007, p. A13
Description
Argues that chiefs should be leaders and not administrators, further arguing that by governments turning things over for bands to deal with, chiefs become like Indian agents.
Hands on the Future: Project for Improving Access for Indigenous Students in VET in Schools Program: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sue Helme
Angela Hill
Josephine Balatti
Gail Mackay
Anne Walstab ... [et al.]
Description
Study provides a national perspective on the role of Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) using data from a survey of over 20,00 students and interviews with school staff, students and other stakeholders.
He waipuna koropupū: Taranaki Māori Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention
Alternate Title
He waipuna koropupū: Taranaki Maori Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ngaropi Cameron
Leonie Pihama
Jocelyn Millard
Awhina Cameron
Bry Kopu
Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing - Te Mauri: Pimatisiwin, vol. 2, no. 2, September 2017, pp. 105-115
Description
Research project aimed to explore and share a knowledge base that could inform practice in relation to Taranaki Māori suicide.
He Whenua Haumako Te Kōhanga Reo me Te Ataarangi
Alternate Title
Ngā Whakakitenga a Te Kura Roa: Whaibua ; Pūrongo 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rawinia Higgins
Poia Rewi
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Description
Findings from project involving Maori language.
Head Start Research: A Summary of Research and Publications on Early Childhood For American Indian and Alaska Native Children
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ellen L. Marks
Melinda K. Moyer
Michelle Roche
Elliott T. Graham
Description
Synthesizes research findings focusing on educational and health services and topical areas related to those services. Findings will be used in the development of future programs.
The Healer / Helper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Description
Discusses the qualities necessary for facilitating the healing process and things that may be accomplished by using a variety of western or traditional tools.