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Implementation Assessment and Outcome Evaluation Planning for the Restorative Action Program (RAP)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carolyn Camman
J. Stephen Wormith
Description
Examines the functionality and sustainability of the Restorative Action Program.
Third part of a multi-phased evaluation of the Program.
Incorporating Culture in the Curriculum: The Concept of Probability in Nunavik Inuit Culture
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annie Savard
Dominic Manuel
Terry Wan Jung Lin
In Education, vol. 19, no. 3, [Indigenous Education] in Education, Pt. 2, Spring, 2014, pp. 152-171
Description
Looks at learning situations that support students' mathematical understanding and cultural identity.
Indigenizing the Curriculum: An Appendix of Films and Movies, and Their Supportive Books
Alternate Title
[Community-based Aboriginal Curriculum Initiatives]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen D. Armstrong
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, 2014, pp. 97-99
Description
Introduction to full bibliography
Indigenous Literacies in the Americas: Language Planning from the Bottom Up
Alternate Title
Contributions to the Sociology of Language ; 75
E-Books
Author/Creator
Nancy H. Hornberger
Nastasia Wahlberg
Jerry Lipka
Esther Ilutsik
Galena Sells Dick ... [et al.]
Indigenous Peoples' Extended Family Relationships: A Source for Classroom Structure
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Douglas James Smith
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 1997, pp. 125-138
Description
Contends that the children in family-based bicultural classes had fewer late, absent and dropout behaviours when compared to students in mainstream classes.
Information and Communication Technologies for Education in an Algonquin First Nation in Quebec
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emily Lockhart
Anita Tenasco
Tim Whiteduck
Susan O'Donnell
Journal of Community Informatics, vol. 10, no. 2, [Building the First Mile], 2014, p. [?]
Description
Based on survey of households with school-aged children and interviews with education service providers at the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.
The Institutional and Community Capacity for Aboriginal Education: A Case Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank Deer
In Education, vol. 19, no. 3, [Indigenous Education] in Education, Pt. 2, Spring, 2014, pp. 3-16
Description
Study acknowledges the importance of Aboriginal education and notes the challenges involved with offering such programming in an urban educational environment.
Intergenerational Trauma and Education
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Suzanne L. Stewart
Description
Looks at two reasons why educators and students in Canada should learn about Indigenous education.
Duration: 1:27:51.
Internal and Environmental Safety Zones: Navigating Expansions and Contractions of Identity between Indigenous and Colonial Paradigms, Pedagogies, and Classrooms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Timothy J. San Pedro
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 53, no. 3, Examining and Applying Safety Zone Theory: Current Policies, Practices, and Experiences, 2014, pp. 42-62
Description
Describes students' reactions to dealing with two conflicting academic classroom spaces: one course taught from an Indigenous perspective (Native American literature), the other from a Eurocentric (American history).
Interpersonal Dialogue, Narrative, and Cultural Representations in Lakota (Sioux) Classrooms
Theses
Author/Creator
Kathleen Jeanette Martin
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Santa Barbara, 1997.
Introduction to the Special Issue: Examining and Applying Safety Zone Theory: Current Policies, Practices, and Experiences
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
K. Tsianina Lomawaima
Teresa L. McCarty
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 53, no. 3, Examining and Applying Safety Zone Theory: Current Policies, Practices, and Experiences, 2014, pp. 1-10
Description
Introduction to three papers delivered at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association in Philadelphia.
Is B.C. Getting it Right?: Moving Toward Aboriginal Education Success in British Columbia
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jo-ann Archibald
DeDe DeRose
Education Canada, vol. 54, no. 3, [Aboriginal Student Success], Summer, 2014, p. [?]
Description
Highlights approaches that have contributed to the increased graduation rate of 3 percent per year for the past 3 years.
"Just a Pepper in a Bunch of Salt": Aboriginal Students' Stories of School
Alternate Title
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; [no. 14-01]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Heather Findlay
Description
Summary of a Master's thesis that looks at stories of place, curriculum, teachers and administrators.
Full thesis.
"Just a Pepper in a Bunch of Salt": Aboriginal Students' Stories of School
Theses
Author/Creator
Heather Alexander Findlay
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Regina, 2014.
K'w inya'nya:n-ma'awhiniw: Creating a Space for Indigenous Knowledge in the Classroom
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kishan Lara-Cooper
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 53, no. 1, 2014, pp. 3-22
Description
Discusses how a child's self-concept, self-esteem, and social identity is influenced by the identification of giftedness.
The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project: Intervention, Evaluation, and Baseline Results of a Diabetes Primary Prevention Program with a Native Community in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ann C. Macaulay
Gilles Paradis
Louise Potvin
Edward J. Cross
Chantal Saad-Haddad ... [et al.]
Preventive Medicine, vol. 26, 1997, p. 779–790
Description
Three-year participatory research project involving program taking place in a Mohawk community near Montreal. Program focused on elementary school children, with supporting programs for teachers, families and the community.
Kindergarten Transitions II: A Scan of Existing Supportive Programs for Aboriginal Children and Families in British Columbia: Final Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wendy Beaton
Linda McDonell
Description
Scan based on questionnaire sent to 14 programs, one of which was on-reserve.
Kuranyu-Kutu Nyakula Nyaan Nyanganyi? Imagining the Future
Alternate Title
At the Heart of Learning; Paper 4
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rueben Burton
Sam Osborne
AlterNative, vol. 10, no. 1, 2014, pp. 33-44
Description
Comments on including cultural values in the education process and instilling positive attitudes about the future in young people.
Kurunta Kanyintja: Holding Knowledge in Our Spirit
Alternate Title
At the Heart of Learning; Paper 3
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Katrina Tjitayi
Sam Osborne
AlterNative, vol. 10, no. 1, 2014, pp. 23-32
Description
Comments on building confidence in young students so they are receptive to new ideas and experiences.
Leaning Over the Fence: Heritage Fair Projects as 'Funds of Knowledge'
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynne Wiltse
Alberta Journal of Educational Research , vol. 60, no. 2, Summer, 2014, pp. 361-376
Description
Looks at literacy practices and support for Aboriginal students which encompassed family and community. Used personal narratives from students involved in heritage fair projects.
Learning About the Residential School System in Canada
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Liz Fowler
Mindy Willett
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Inuit Nunangat, 2014, pp. 40-41
Description
Discusses new mandatory module about the history and legacy of residential schools for grade 10 classes in both territories.
Learning Together: Str8Up, Oskayak High School, and the University of Saskatchewan: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nancy Van Styvendale
Priscilla Settee
Sarah Buhler
Stan Tu'Inukuafe
Description
Project goal to develop a teaching and learning model that would link historical and cultural divides between groups to facilitate cross learning with a focus on interconnectedness and kinship.
The Listening Stone: Learning from the Ontario Ministry of Education's First Nations, Métis and Inuit-Focused Collaborative Inquiry 2013-2014
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan D. Dion
Description
Research shows that when educators collaborate with First Nations, Métis and Inuit community partners, there are positive impacts on school systems.
Listuguj Education Directorate: Increasing Literacy Through Language Immersion
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linda Simon
Description
Looks at the success of the Mi'gmaq Immersion program offered to Nursery to Grade 2 students at the Alaqsite'w Gitpu School in Listuguj, Quebec.
The Little Program That Could: Nunavut Sivuniksavut's Unique & Effective Approach to Post-Secondary Education for Inuit Youth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Murray Angus
Becky Mearns
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Nunangat, 2014, pp. 66-69
Description
Overview of program that has Inuit-specific course content and academic cultural skill development.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 66 to read article.
Marie's Dictionary
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Emmanuel Vanghan-Lee
Description
Short documentary about Marie Wilcox a fluent Wukchumni speaker and creator of the Wukchumni dictionary.
Duration: 9:36.
Related educational material: Indigenous Language Revitalization in California: Grades 3-5.
The Importance of Indigenous Language Revitalization: Grades 6-8.
The Marshall Trilogy and Federal Indian Law in 21st Century High School U.S. History Textbooks: Progress (?) Yet Little Has Changed
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael W. Simpson
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2014.
Mary Simon & the Hon. Paul Quassa
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mary Simon
Paul Quassa
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, Special Issue 2014: Revitalizing Education in Inuit Nunangat, 2014, pp. 23-29
Description
Edited transcript of conversation between Mary Simon, Chair of the National Community on Inuit Education and Paul Quassa, Minister of Education for the Government of Nunavut.
Métis Student Self-Identification in Ontario's K-12 Schools: Education Policy and Parents, Families, and Communities
Alternate Title
Metis Student Self-Identification in Ontario's K-12 Schools: Education Policy and Parents, Families, and Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Anuik
Laura-Lee Bellehumeur-Kearns
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, vol. 153, 2014
Description
Using an online survey and interviews with Ontario school administrators to explore how the Ontario Education system has fostered a more welcoming environment for students to self declare their Indigenous status. These changes are implementation from the 2007 Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework.
A Metissage: Learning in Nature with Indigenous Ways - Environmental Studies, Culture and 'Play' - Lessons That Meet PLO's
Theses
Author/Creator
Mary Louise Wright
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Victoria, 2014.
Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey: Supporting Student Success
Alternate Title
Nurturing Capacity Projects
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linda Simon
Description
Discusses facilitating and assisting the jurisdiction of education for the Mi'kmaw Nation communities.
[Model Teaching Unit for] Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac.
Alternate Title
Model Teaching Unit for English Language Arts, Middle School Level with Montana Common Core Standards
[Indian Education for All]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Justine Jam
Description
Lesson plan for grades 7-8.
Rev. ed.
The Mystery of the Bell
Alternate Title
The Mystery of the Bell: Teacher Resource Guide
Doc Zone
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Mark Starowicz
Wayne Chong
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Description
Documentary looks into the disappearance and re-appearance of the 'The Bell of Batoche' which was proported to have been seized by soldiers during the North-West Resistance. Duration: 45:09.
Related Material: Teacher Resource Guide.
Narratives: Developmental Level and Strategic Outcomes of Grade 5 and 7 First Nation Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Stan Bird
Description
Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Calgary, 1997.
Native American Indian Art
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Paula Giese
Description
Includes links which highlight individuals in various artistic fields: photography, basketry, picture stories, resources, and museums as well as narratives, stories and legends.
Native Homelands along the Lewis & Clark Trail
Alternate Title
Native Homelands along the Lewis & Clark Trail: Teacher Guide for 4th-10th Grades
The Montana Experience: Stories from Big Sky Country
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Big Sky Pictures
Sally Thompson
Description
Members of Blackfoot, Mandan, Hidatsa, Shoshone, Salish, Nez Perce, Yakama, and Chinookan nations speak about their history and culture. Duration: 35:50.
Related material: Teacher Guide.
Native Student Traditional Tribal Values and Secondary School Retention
Theses
Author/Creator
James Wesley Turner
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 1997.
Native Studies 30: Canadian Studies. Curriculum Guide
E-Books
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Education
Description
Guide to instruction on the subject examining contemporary Canadian Aboriginal issues at the high school level.
Native Studies: Middle Years (Grades 5 to 8): A Teacher's Resource Book Framework
Alternate Title
Renewing Education: New Directions
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dan Thomas
The Nature of Empires and the Empires of Nature: Indigenous Peoples and the Great Lakes Environment
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Sheena Kennedy Dalseg
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 247-249
Description
Book review of The Nature of Empires and the Empires of Nature edited by Karl S. Hele.
Navajo Hoops & Higher Learning: A Study of Female High School Basketball Players and Their Post-Secondary Academic Success
Theses
Author/Creator
Traci Nemechek
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1997.
Navigating Government Services: The "Lived Experience" of Urban Aboriginal Families in Fredericton, New Brunswick: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lisa Jodoin
Description
Study involved interviews and focus groups with 32 community members and front-line service providers both in Aboriginal organizations and government. Themes which emerged were health, parenting supports, mobility, and employment, as well as three overarching issues: service gaps and barriers, funding gaps, and impermanence of programs and funding.
Northern Canadian Aboriginal Teachers' Perceptions of Classroom Learning Environments
Theses
Author/Creator
Di Ann Sue Blessé
p. 159
Description
Educational Foundations Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1997.
Office Disciplinary Referral Patterns of American Indian Students in Special Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Denise K. Whitford
Description
Disability and Psychoeducational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2014.
On the Front Lines in the Classroom: The Careers of White and American Indian Women Teachers at the Carlisle Indian school, 1875-1933
Theses
Author/Creator
Suzanne M. Reilly
Description
Educational Policy Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2014.
Our Children, Our Communities and Our Future: Equity in Education: A Policy Framework
E-Books
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation
Saskatchewan School Trustees Association
League of Educational Administrators
Directors and Superintendents
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Saskatchewan Education
Our Stories: Inuit Teachers Create Counter Narratives and Disrupt the Status Quo
Theses
Author/Creator
Dawn E L Fyn
Description
Education Thesis (PhD) - University of Western Ontario, 2014.
Patterns and Similarities in the Career Paths of Native American Women Elementary Teachers
Theses
Author/Creator
Caroline Carlson
Description
Teaching and Teacher Education Thesis (D.Ed.)--University of Arizona, 1997.
Perpetual Salish Contemporary Coast Salish Art from the Salish Weave Collection
Alternate Title
Perpetual Salish: Coast Salish Art in the Classroom
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries
Description
Catalogue of exhibition which featured works by Maynard Johnny Jr., lessLIE , John Marston , Susan A. Point, and Dylan Thomas
Related material: Educational website.