Social Indicators Research, vol. 103, no. 3, September 2011, pp. 299-314
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Analyzes Early Development Instrument to measure kindergarten children in the following categories: physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, communication skills, and general knowledge.
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.
Elder Hazel Dixon tells 12 traditional stories. Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway from the Buffalo People Arts Institute explains the origins of the "Pile of Bones" name, the history of the buffalo and its importance in the culture of Indigenous peoples.
Canadian Literature, no. 124-125, Native Writers & Canadian Literature, Spring/Summer, 1990, pp. 294-301
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Author reviews, in essay format, numerous books dealing with Aboriginal subject matter.
Entire review section on one pdf. To access review, scroll down to appropriate page.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 3, no. 2, Series 2 , Summer, 1991, pp. 53-89
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Book reviews of:
Books Without Bias: Through Indian Eyes edited by Beverly Slapin and Doris Seale
Teaching the Native American edited by Hap Gilliland, Jon Reyhner, and Rachel Schafer
Indian School Days by Basil H. Johnston
Ojibway Heritage by Basil H. Johnston
Ojibway Ceremonies by Basil H.
Guide accompanies docu-drama, Shadow of the Salmon. Provides links for resources, suggestions for classroom activities, stories to read aloud in class and information about history and resource management in Washington State.
Guide to accompany film, The Living Stone. Suggested uses in Social Studies, English and senior high schools.Contains concepts, directive questions and suggested follow-up activities.
Excellent teacher resource includes links to information and videos about the following topics: worldviews, oral traditions, Elders, culture and language, kinship, Aboriginal and treaty rights, healing historical trauma, symbolism and traditions, connection to land, Indigenous pedagogy, well-being, and traditional environmental knowledge.
Related material: Talking Together: A Discussion Guide.