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Indigenous Knowledge and Our Connection to the Land
E-Books
Author/Creator
Isaac Day-Murdoch
Description
Lesson plans which can be used with a variety of grades.
Indigenous Knowledge Centres - The Queensland Experience Six Years On
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lyn Thompson
Renee Colless
Description
The Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC) Administrator from Boigu Island describes the community involvement and its impact since the IKC was established.
Indigenous Knowledge, Community and Education in a Western System: An Integrative Approach
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Danika Overmars
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 88-95
Description
Looks at how a community-based model of education can provide an avenue for integrating Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing into a Western-based educational system.
Indigenous Knowledge & Pollinator Gardens: Workshop Series
Alternate Title
Indigenous Knowledge and Pollinator Gardens: Workshop Series
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Author/Creator
Kelly Maracle
Description
Series of eight modules designed to teach Grade 6 students about the importance of biodiversity, local community and Indigenous knowledge by creating gardens. Each module should take place over the course of a week.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Higher Education: Preparing Alaska Native PhDs for Leadership Roles in Research
Alternate Title
Conference Presentation: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Higher Education: Preparing Alaska Native PhDs for Leadership Roles in Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ray Barnhardt
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 2, 2008, pp. 154-166, 174
Description
Examines attempts, at the University of Alaska, to recruit and prepare Aboriginal scholars in all academic fields of research.
Indigenous Knowledges and Native Science as Partners: A Rejoinder
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Bryan McKinley Jones Brayboy
Angelina E. Castagno
Cultural Studies of Science Education, vol. 3, no. 3, 2008
Description
Argues that it is important to incorporate Indigenous Knowledge (IK) into the conversation of Native Science.
Indigenous Knowledges and the University Library
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Deborah Lee
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 149-163
Description
Discusses the lack of Aboriginal librarians and the responsibilities involved in the stewardship of Indigenous Knowledge in an academic library setting, such as including a cultural component in the teaching of information literacy skills and engaging in collection development activities.
Indigenous Languages and Research Universities: Reconciling World Views and Ideologies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Helen Roy
Mindy J. Morgan
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 232-245
Description
Examines how cultural differences, between Indigenous and Western world views, have been dealt with when teaching the Ojibwe language at the Michigan State University.
Indigenous Leadership: A Talking-Circle Dialogue With Cree Leaders
Theses
Author/Creator
Julia L. Buchanan
Description
Leadership and Education Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of San Deigo, 2010.
Indigenous Librarianship
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Kathleen Burns
Ann Doyle
Gene Joseph
Allison Krebs
Description
Examines the link between Indigenous librarianship and Indigenous approaches to knowledge systems in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Entry in the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, 3rd Edition, edited by Marcia J. Bates, Mary Niles Maack.
Indigenous Pedagogy: Storytelling as a Foundation to Literacy Development for Aboriginal Children: Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Alternate Title
Storytelling as a Foundation to Literacy Development for Aboriginal Children: Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Anne McKeough
Stan Bird
Erin Tourigny
Angela Romaine
Susan Graham ... [et al.]
Description
Argues the importance of early literacy development through the use of traditional oral narrative by teachers and students.
Indigenous Peoples And Climate Change
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Cherrington
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 2, Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples, Summer, 2008
Description
Explains that man-made climate change has been noticed and endured by Indigenous peoples around the world for decades.
Indigenous Peoples and Conservation: From Rights to Resource Management
E-Books
Author/Creator
Ron Reed
Kari Marie Norgaard
Reiner Buergin
Gregory Ch'oc
Cassie Hughes ... [et al.]
Indigenous Peoples: Self-Determination, Knowledge, Indigeneity
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Brad Martin
Northern Review, no. 29, Fall, 2008, pp. 189-191
Description
Book review of, Indigenous Peoples: Self-Determination, Knowledge, Indigeneity edited by Henry Minde in collaboration with Harald Gaski, Svien Jentoft and Georges Midre.
Indigenous Portal
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[International Indigenous ICT Task Force (IITF)]
Description
Website is a portal for Indigenous groups around the world, prepared by Indigenous peoples, many in their own voices - includes traditions, values, history, and hopes for the future.
The Indigenous Researcher as Individual and Collective: Building a Research Practice Ethic Within The Context of Indigenous Languages
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gail Dana-Sacco
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 34, no. 1, Winter, 2010, pp. 61-82
Description
Discusses the responsibility of Indigenous researchers to contribute to the community and be stewards of Indigenous information.
Indigenous Resource Management and Environmental Contamination
Theses
Author/Creator
Stanley Richard Holder
Description
Indigenous Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kansas, [2008?]
Indigenous Studies Working Group Statement
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sonya Atalay
William Lempert
David Delgado Shorter
Kim TallBear
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 45, no. 1, Settler Science, Alien Contact, and Searches for Intelligence, 2021, pp. 9-18
Description
Looks at the ethics and proper etiquette for Indigenous knowledge exchange through the Breakthrough Listen project.
Indigenous Toponyms as Pedagogical Tools: Reflections from Research with Tl'azt'en Nation, British Columbia
Alternate Title
Reflections on the Use of Indigenous Place-Names in Curriculum From Research Conducted with Tl'azt'en Nation, British Columbia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Heikkilä
Gail Fondahl
Fennia, vol. 188, no. 1, 3rd Nordic Geographics Meeting Special Issue, 2010, pp. 105-122
Description
Looks at the importance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in education using Dakelh place-names as examples.
Indigenous Tourism Stages and Their Implications for Sustainability
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Weaver
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, vol. 18, no. 1, January 2010, pp. 43-60
Description
Examines the evolution of the relationship between tourism and Indigenous peoples; and discusses the proposed six-stage model and sustainability implications of the model.
Indigenous/Traditional Knowledge & Intellectual Property Law
Alternate Title
Issues Paper (Center for the Study of the Public Domain)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jane Anderson
Description
Introductory discussion of the issue, politics and definitional problems, and who is involved, followed by examples of use and misuse of knowledge and cultural expressions, the potential problems and benefits of current proposals, and future directions.
“Indigenous Ways of Knowing” and the Environment:
Does Epistemological Relativism Contribute to the Protection of Western Lands?
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Widdowson
Description
Paper presented at the Under Western Skies Conference on "Indigenous Ways of Knowing" and the environmental challenges facing western Canada including global warming, endangered species and the tar sands.
Indigenous Wholistic Theory: A Knowledge Set for Practice
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathy Absolon
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 74-87
Description
Discusses a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual framework rooted in Indigenous epistemologies, worldviews, cultures and traditions for Indigenous based social work practice.
Indigenous Worldviews: Cultural Expression on the World Wide Web
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer Wemigwans
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 26, no. 3/4, Indigenous Women in Canada: the Voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Women, Winter/Spring, 2008, pp. 31-38
Description
Article explores some of the meanings and implications of the online education project: FourDirectionsTeachings.com
Indigenous Worldviews, Knowledge, and Research: The Development of an Indigenous Research Paradigm
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Anthony Hart
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-16
Description
Discussion on the development of a research realm that utilizes Indigenous perspectives.
Indigenous Youth Conflict Intervention: The Transformation
of Butterflies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Cormier
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 23-33
Description
Looks at why the author's daughter was drawn to her Aboriginal identity; and examines the use of alternative methods of education focusing on Indigenous knowledge and peace building activities that encourage healing, and reconciliation for Aboriginal youth.
Inhabiting Indianness: US Colonialism and Indigenous Geographies
Theses
Author/Creator
Natchee Blu Barnd
Description
Ethnic Studies Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 2008.
Integrating Aboriginal Teaching and Values into the Classroom
Alternate Title
What Works?: Research into Practice. Research Monograph ; no. 11
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Rose Toulouse
What Works? Research into Practice, March 2008, pp. 1-4
Description
Looks at the relationship between self-esteem and educational attainment, strategies that work for Aboriginal students and the changes needed to honour Aboriginal students’ culture, language, world view and knowledge.
Integrating an Aboriginal Perspective: Issues and Challenges Faced by Non-Aboriginal Biology Teachers
Theses
Author/Creator
Tracy Lynn Blood
Description
Secondary Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
Integrative Science/Toqwa’tu’kl Kjijitaqnn: The Story of Our Journey in Bringing Together Indigenous and Western Scientific Knowledges
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cheryl M. Bartlett
Description
Looks at the efforts to bridge scientific knowledges from Indigenous and western worldviews for the purposes of science education, science research, science applications, and science outreach for youth and the community.
Intellectual Property and Aboriginal Peoples: Conflict or Compromise?
Alternate Title
Research Paper (Scow Institute)
Aboriginal Peoples and Intellectual Property Rights
Fact Sheet (Scow Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mira T. Sundara Rajan
Description
Discusses rights to traditional culture including skills, arts, beliefs, and knowledge of the environment and makes suggestions on approaches to the property debate.
Related Material: Fact Sheet.
Intellectual Property and the Safeguarding of Traditional Cultures: Legal Issues and Practical Options for Museums, Libraries and Archives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Molly Torsen
Jane Anderson
Description
Discusses problems, examples and the options available to communities dealing with issues of ownership, control and access to the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples.
Intellectual Property Issues in Heritage Management. Part 2: Legal Dimensions, Ethical Considerations, and Collaborative Research Practices
Alternate Title
Legal Dimensions, Ethical Considerations, and Collaborative Research Practices
Articles » General
Author/Creator
George Nicholas
Catherine Bell
Rosemary Coombe
John R. Welch
Brian Noble ... [et al.]
Heritage Management, vol. 3, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 117-147
Description
Identifies sources of information useful to archaeologists, cultural and archaeological resource managers, and other heritage stewards.
Part 1: Challenges and Opportunities Relating to Appropriation, Information Access, Bioarchaeology, and Cultural Tourism.
International Law and Indigenous Knowledge: Intellectual Property, Plant Biodiversity, and Traditional Medicine
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Thom Alcoze
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 28, no. 2, 2008, pp. 446-447
Description
Book review of: International Law and Indigenous Knowledge by Chidi Oguamanam.
Scroll to page 446 to read review.
Introduction to Special Indigenous Issue
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Raven Sinclair
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, p. [?]
Description
Introduction to an issue devoted to Aboriginal and social work issues.
Inuglugijaittuq: Foundation for Inclusive Education in Nunavut Schools.
E-Books
Author/Creator
Margaret Joyce
Leigh Anne Willard
Jean Voysey
John Strutynski
Emerson Coish ... [et al.]
Inuit Knowledge of Mammal Distribution in Nunavut: Applications in Wildlife Management and Risk Assessment
Theses
Author/Creator
Karen Kowalchuk
Description
Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2010.
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit: Social History, Politics and the Practice of Resistance
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank James Tester
Peter Irniq
Arctic, vol. 61, no. 5, Supplement 1, December 2008, pp. 48-61
Description
Looks at how the governments commitment to Inuit traditional knowledge and values guides decisions, policies and laws that reflect the key philosophies, attitudes and practices of Nunavut’s Inuit majority.
Inuit Safety Culture and Its Potential Influence on Management Practices in Auyuittuq National Park, Nunavut
Theses
Author/Creator
Karin Johansson
Description
Natural Resources Management Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 2008.
Inuit Visions for Schooling in One Nunavut Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Paul Berger
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Lakehead University, 2008.
Investigating the Effects of Environmental Change on Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) Growth Using Scientific and Inuit Traditional Knowledge
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennie A. Knopp
Arctic, vol. 63, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 493-497
Description
Research conducted to anticipate and demonstrate the secondary effects of climate variability on Arctic char and relay these effects to the local users.
IQ Corner
Alternate Title
IQ Corner with Elijah Tigullaraq
[Inuit Qaujumajatuqangit Corner]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Elijah Tigullaraq
Description
Links to stories and articles written to give outsiders a sense of the Inuit Qaujumajatuqangit perspective.
It’s All About Relationships: First Nations and Non-timber Resource Management in British Columbia
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Russell Collier
Tom Hobby
BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management, vol. 11, no. 1 & 2, 2010, pp. 1-8
Description
Looks at examples of management approaches and concepts of potential relevance to natural resource policy, planning, and management used by First Nations for non-timber forest resources.
"It's Hard Enough to Control Yourself; It's Ridiculous to Think You Can Control Animals": Competing Views on "The Bush" in Contemporary Yukon
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Norman Alexander Easton
Northern Review, no. 29, Fall, 2008, pp. 21-38
Description
Examines the competing perspectives that have arisen during efforts to implement joint management provisions in regards to recreational fishing.
“It's Hard to Change Something When You Don't Know Where to Start”: Unpacking HIV Vulnerability with Aboriginal Youth in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sarah Flicker
June Larkin
Christine Smilie-Adjarkwa
Jean-Paul Restoule
Kevin Barlow
Michelle Dagnino
Christina Ricci
Ruth Koleszar-Green
and Claudia Mitchell
Pimatisiwin, vol. 5, no. 2, 2008, pp. 175-200
Description
Discusses an approach to understanding issues related to HIV risk among Aboriginal youth and how best to address those issues.
It's Not Just About Bears: A Problem-Solving Workshop on Aboriginal Peoples, Polar Bears, and Human Dignity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Douglas A. Clark
Susan G. Clark
Martha Dowsley
Lee Foote
Thomas S. Jung
Raynald H. Lemelin
Arctic, vol. 63, no. 1, March 2010, pp. 124-127
Description
Discussion to facilitate the development of wildlife management decisions and polar bear conservation policies.
It Takes More Than Good Intentions: Institutional Accountability and Responsibility to Indigenous Higher Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Michelle Elizabeth Pidgeon
Description
Educational Studies (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 2008.
Jake Bluff: Clovis Bison Hunting on the Southern Plains of North America
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leland C. Bement
Brian J. Carter
American Antiquity, vol. 75, no. 4, October 2010, pp. 907-933
Description
Comments on a form of bison hunting, the arroyo trap, found at the Jake Bluff site, a type of hunting which had previously not been seen.
Kaandosswin, This is How We Come To Know! Indigenous Graduate Research in the Academy: Worldviews and Methodologies
Theses
Author/Creator
Kathleen Elaine Absolon
Description
Adult Education, Community Development and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2008.