Self-Determination as a School Improvement Strategy
A reflection by the first superintendent of the Indigenous run Rough Rock Community School and his part towards Indigenous self-determination.
A reflection by the first superintendent of the Indigenous run Rough Rock Community School and his part towards Indigenous self-determination.
Topics include seven traditional teachings, explanation of the clan system, and the Wendigo story.
Geared toward Grades 10 to 12.
Compares the long-term performance of students admitted into kindergarten through a lottery system against those admitted through admission testing.
For use with the book by Monique Gray Smith. Includes summary, essential questions, key concepts, vocabulary and learning activities for each chapter of book. Recommended for ages 9-13.
Series of nine short animated videos which tell traditional Ankara, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Chipewyan, Ho-Chunk, Chippewa, Cree, Mohawk, and Paiute stories about how certain stars and constellations came to be.
Education Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Simon Fraser University, 2018.
Geared toward Grades 7 to 10. The three stories are: :Nuliajuk, Kaugjagjuk, and Nanurluk.
An introduction by the editor to articles presented in this issue.
Overview of accountability measures that have aided in student success.
Chapter ten from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.
Focus on role of resource teacher: support students, promote pride, assist students with being in dual worlds, bridge between home and school, and provide appreciation of Aboriginal culture to all. Chapter two from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.
For use with the CBC website which tracks progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action in child welfare, education, language and culture, health, justice and reconciliation.
Education Thesis (PhD) -- University of Alberta, 2013.
Story about a young Inuit shaman who finds himself in the world of the spirits and must master all his powers to make his way home.
Lesson involves having students create a story using coloured illustrations from books as inspiration.