Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 29, no. 2, 2006, pp. 206-214
Description
Argues that immediate action is needed to preserve languages; this will entail using a specific policy and planning framework, and requires the support of governments at all levels.
Assessment of progress focuses on two aspects: benefits accruing to schools and communities, and effective practices. Included factors such as learner success, collaboration, sharing resources, communication, First Nations and Métis employment, and eradication of racism.
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 26, no. 3, 2001, pp. 321-339
Description
Examines discourses and practices associated with designating some children and youth as being "at-risk" of academic and social failure in and out of school.
Looks at the success at Princess Alexandra Community School in creating a culturally affirmative learning environment with community education and staff development through transformative learning.
Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Davis
Kirk Anderson
Samina Jamal
Description
Presents survey highlights regarding the success of schools in northern Labrador, Nunavut, northern Saskatchewan, and northern and interior British Columbia.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 40, no. 1, 2001, pp. [31-56]
Description
Discusses Mohawk Education Project aimed at discovering how attitudes and behaviour patterns are acquired, and how to use knowledge to develop effective strategies.
Provides information and suggestions centered around stereotypes, inaccuracies, omissions and biases in potential educational resources.
Revised edition.
Looks at the process of selecting models, identifies challenges and successes associated with planning, and discusses tribal culture's influence on successful implementation.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 25, no. 1, Sharing Aboriginal Knowledge and Aboriginal Ways of Knowing, 2001, pp. 51-67
Description
Describes several events that provided incentive to further the learning process and the relevance of life experience. Advocates "teaching of sensitive First Nations issues in a non-Native classroom".
Document sets a foundation for the continued learning and promotion of heritage languages for Elders, parents, children and educators. Provides recommendation for implementation of goals set out in foundational document.
Historical Studies in Education, vol. 8, no. 2, 2006, pp. 134-162
Description
Discusses the Northern Native-Languages Project (NNLP) and government policies and their development regarding the use of native languages as modes of instruction in Ontario schools.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 4, Reforming Our Schools, Native Style, Summer, 2006
Description
Comments on the legislation passed in Montana that provides funding for tribal colleges to prepare curriculum that educates all students about the role of Native Americans in the nation's history.
McGill Journal of Education , vol. 41, no. 1, Winter, 2006, pp. 9-27
Description
Looks at two practices used in Qallunaat schools that are both against Inuit culture: rigid southern style discipline and the use of praise and rewards system.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 3, 2006, pp. 92-106
Description
Concludes that further research is necessary to address the issues that underlie educational performance and lists research priorities which include defining, examining, and addressing the achievement gap.
Journal of Research in Rural Education, vol. 17, no. 1, Spring, 2001, pp. 12-26
Description
Studies a sampling of schools involved in the Alaska Onward to Excellence program to see how partnerships between the school and community are formed and maintained.
Looks at factors affecting concepts, beliefs, practices, worldview and values relating to Aboriginal education by examining the tension between decisions makers regarding culture and language content in the classroom.
Study conducted as part of the review of educational funding and "consisted of background research, surveys of First Nations Schools, and deliberations with a panel of First Nations educators."
Comparative Education Review, vol. 50, no. 4, November 2006, pp. 672-694
Description
Discusses the changing, contradictory character of teachers' work shaped by the reforms oriented to improve educational prospects for Aboriginal people in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Handbook developed to assist first time teachers in a First Nations school familiarize themselves with specific issues and aid in the transition to a new teaching environment.