Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christopher McGruer
Description
Guide to accompany the student activities for the novel Choosing Life: Bobby's Story by Gilles Pinette. The target audience is young adults.
Closing the Gap in Indigenous Education Workshop Report
Alternate Title
How to Close the Gap in Indigenous Education
Documents & Presentations
Description
Focuses on educational reform for Indigenous children in remote and northern Australia to improve educational outcomes. Feedback from participants provides recommendations.
Closing the Gap Ministerial Statement
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kevin Rudd
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 2, March/April 2010, pp. 25-29
Description
Presents a speech, delivered by the Prime Minister of Australia, addressing narrowing the gap in life expectancy and life opportunities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Collapsing the Fear of Mathematics: A Study of the Effects of Navajo Culture on Navajo Student Performance in Mathematics
Theses
Author/Creator
Henry H. Fowler
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Fielding Graduate University, [2010].
Combining the Views of "Both Worlds": Science Education in Nunavut Piqusiit Tamainik Katisugit
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Lewthwaite
Barbara McMillan
Robert Renaud
Rebecca Hainnu
Carolyn MacDonald
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 98, Jnauary 11, 2010, pp. [1]-71
Description
Looks at cases at three Inuit school communities that combine contemporary western science and traditional Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (knowledge).
Comic Book Study: Darkness Calls: English 120-130
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lisa Campbell
Description
Extensive and detailed teacher's guide to accompany a graphic novel aimed at suicide prevention in youth and young adults. The comic book is produced by the Healthy Aboriginal Network.
Comic Book Study: Path of the Warrior: English 120-130
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lisa Campbell
Description
Developed to accompany Richard Van Camp's graphic novel about gangs and physical fitness.
Community-Based Aboriginal Curriculum Initiatives
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Community-Based Aboriginal Curriculum Initiatives Committee]
Description
Website includes links to resource lists, lesson/unit plans, online resources, and Indigenous inquiry kits.
The Consequences of Literacy in Pragmatic and Theoretical Perspectives
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
F. Niyi Akinnaso
Anthropology & Educating Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 3, Autumn, 1981, pp. 163-200
Description
Shows how literacy effects existing cognitive, linguistic and social structures.
Contextual Factors That Influence the Achievement of Australia's Indigenous Students: Results from PISA 2000-2006
E-Books
Author/Creator
Lisa De Bortoli
Sue Thomson
Cooperative Learning and the Education of American Indian/Alaskan Native Students: A Review of the Literature and Suggestions For Implementation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karen Swisher
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 29, no. 2, January 1990, pp. [36-43]
Description
Suggests that the competitive classroom is not culturally suited to Aboriginal students.
Coyote and the Stars
Alternate Title
The Indian Reading Series: Stories and Legends of the Northwest ; Level 1, Book 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Members of the Warm Springs Reservation Committee
Description
Creating a Path: American Indian/Alaska Native High School Students Pursuing College and a Career in Nursing
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Janet R. Katz
Denise Smart
Robbie Paul
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, vol. 7, no. 1, January 2010, p. article no. 22
Description
Examines pre- and post-survey study results of high school students attending a week long residency program by looking at student perception between those on reserve and those off reserve.
Crude Sacrifice: Pedagogical Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Danielle Delhaes
Pierre Doyon
Clare Gabert
Description
Guide to accompany film, Crude Sacrifice. Target audience ages 13 to 17. Contains questions, fun facts and eleven activities to help students develop a deeper understanding of the issues.
Cultivating Ignorance of Aboriginal Realities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Godlewska
Jackie Moore
C. Drew Bednasek
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 54, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. 417-440
Description
Looks at Canadian and world studies at an Ontario secondary school and the need for more inclusive perceptions of Aboriginal People within geography related curriculums.
Cultural Authenticity in Native American Children's Books: An Examination of Cumberland, Robeson, and Swain Counties' Elementary School Collections as Accessed Through Their Online Catalogs
Graduate Research Projects & Papers
Description
Library Science Paper (MSc) -- University of North Carolina, 2010.
Culture and Early Childhood Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Description
Discusses approaches to address culturally defined goals for children's early learning and development.
Article from Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development [online] edited by R. E. Tremblay, R. G. Barr, R. De V. Peters, M. Boivin.
Culture, Community and the Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ray Barnhardt
Description
Examines underlying processes of education using a cross-cultural approach.
The Culture of Strengths Makes Them Feel Valued and Competent: Aboriginal Children, Child Welfare, and a School Strengths Intervention
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Keith Brownlee
Edward Rawana
Julia MacArthur
Michelle Probizanski
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 106-113
Description
Discusses the implementation of a culturally sensitive strengths-based intervention approach within an elementary school, and looks at its value to Aboriginal children from the child welfare system.
The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) and Sustainability Education in First Nations Schools in Manitoba
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Natalie Swayze
Description
Looks into what progress has been made towards encouraging and supporting First Nations Schools to undertake sustainability programming and initiatives.
Decoda Literacy Solutions: Aboriginal Literacy Materials
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Decoda Literacy Solutions
Description
Provides links to Aboriginal literacy materials for educators, tutors, or practitioners.
Decolonizing Our Schools: Aboriginal Education in the Toronto District School Board: A Report on the Urban Aboriginal Education Pilot Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan D. Dion
Krist Johnston
Carla M. Rice
Donald Marshall
Alternate Title
News in Review
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
CBC-TV News in Review, September 1990, pp. 29-35
Description
Classroom lesson plan to accompany segment on DVD Best of News in Review: Native Studies.
The Dropout/Graduation Crisis Among American Indian and Alaska Native Students: Failure to Respond Places the Future of Native Peoples at Risk
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan C. Faircloth
John W. Tippeconnic
Description
Uses data gathered from twelve states in 2005 by the National Center for Education Statistics. Overall graduation rates ranged from 30.4% to 63.8%.
Education for the Seventh Generation: A First Nations School Reform Model
Theses
Author/Creator
Barry M. Montour
Description
Integrated Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2010.
Educational Innovation at Lummi
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susanna A.. Hayes
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 29, no. 3, May 1990, pp. [1-11]
Description
Discusses the evolution of a tribally directed comprehensive education system in the northwest area of Washington State.
An Emerging Decolonizing Science Education in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Glen S. Aikenhead
Dean Elliott
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education, vol. 10, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 321-338
Description
Describes developments in science education since 2006 related to an agenda to decolonize the Pan-Canadian Science Framework by recognizing Indigenous knowledge as being foundational to understanding the physical world.
An Examination of Social and Emotional Behavior Skills with American Indian Elementary Students: Issues of Measurement, Gender, Grade and Culture
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alex C. Garn
Pamela H. Kulinna
Donetta J. Cothran
Matthew Ferry
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 3, 2010, pp. 24-40
Description
Discusses the social competence framework known as social and emotional learning that could be useful for Native American students.
Experiential Learning in an Indigenous Context: Integration of Place, Experience and Criticality in Educational Practice
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kevin O'Connor
Description
Looks at components that enhance student engagement in place based educational programs in the Yukon and Cree Nation reserve schools in northern Alberta.
An Explanation of Key Factors That Prevent First Nations Mothers Participating in Public Schools
Theses
Author/Creator
Collette Jones
Description
Leadership Studies (M.Ed.)--University of Victoria, 2010.
Exploring and Re-Creating Indigenous Identity through Theatre-based Workshops
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Warren Linds
Felice Yuen
Linda Goulet
Jo-Ann Episkenew
Karen Schmidt
Description
Chapter Two from Children under Construction: Critical Essays on Play as Curriculum edited by Drew Chappell.
Exploring the Night Sky Indigenous Inquiry Kit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Stacy Roblin
Description
Includes annotated bibliography, book critiques, and four lessons plans appropriate for sixth grade.
Factors Affecting Reading Outcomes Across Time in Bureau of Indian Education Reading First Schools
Theses
Author/Creator
Heather J. Chapman
Description
Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Utah State University, 2010.
FAME: Families Achieving Mathematical Excellence: The Process of Developing a Family Involvement Program For a Western Rural Middle School Serving American Indian Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Susan Marie Bollinger
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ed.D.)--Montana State University, 2010.
The Federal Campaign for the Admission of Indian Children into Public Schools, 1890-1934
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Irving G. Hendrick
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, 1981, pp. 13-32
Description
Discusses officials' drive to integrate students into state run institutions in order to accelerate assimilation and civilization.
Finding a Place for Race at the Policy Table:Broadening the Indigenous Education Discourse in Canada
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policy Research Series (Institute on Governance)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tracy L. Friedel
Aboriginal Policy Research
Description
Scholarly, peer reviewed paper argues the idea that emphasis on "culture" will improve educational outcomes with urban Aboriginal youth is not working and that the issue of race is more important in the urban context.
Finding Our Way: Discussion Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leone Sandercock
Scott Graham
Description
Film about conflict between the Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation (Burns Lake Band) and the Village of Burns Lake. In 2000 the municipality cut off water and sewage services to the reserve, which led in turn to the Band taking the Village to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe Language
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Whitehead
Stephanie Mosher
Description
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.
Focusing on Long-Term Language Goals in Challenging Times: A Yup'ik Example
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leisy Wyman
Patrick Marlow
Fannie Cikuyaq Andrew
Gayle Sheppard Miller
Rachel Cikigaq Nicholai ... [et al.]
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 28-49
Description
"This article evidences how bilingual programming and academic achievement in English can go hand in hand".
Forgotten and Ignored: Special Education in First Nations Schools in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ron Phillips
Canadian Journal of Education Administration and Policy, no. 106, June 7, 2010, pp. 1-26
Description
Looks at the federal government's responsibility for special education programs on reserves. Provides recommendations for strategies to develop a system to support students, teachers and communities.
Four Communities: A Study of Hollow Water, Manigotogan, Seymourville and Aghaming
Alternate Title
[Frontier School Division Native Studies Publications]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sandy Lindsay
Description
Related Material: Teacher Guide and Resource File.
A Framework for Indigenous School Health: Foundations in Cultural Principles
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shirley Tagalik
Description
Looks at re-designing Indigenous school-based health programs and practices to include indigenous ways of knowing, learning, traditions, and values of the community.
Friend or Foe? Education and the American Indian
Theses
Author/Creator
David Henry DeJong
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1990.
From Protestant and Roman Catholic Missions to Public Schools: Educating Métis and Settler Children in the West to be Citizens of Modern Canada, 1866-1939
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Anuik
Saskatchewan History, vol. 62, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 22-35
Description
Examines the history, structure, and practice of the missionary schools (and the later public schools) and their role in providing colonial education to Métis and settler students with the intent to civilized them, and by extension their families.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 22.
Geographies of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in a Contemporary Grade-Nine Applied-Level Ontario Geography Textbook
Theses
Author/Creator
Kelly Brand
Description
Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2010.
Gichi-inendamang Anishinaabe-bimaadiziwin (Honoring the Culture): A Case Study of the No Child Left Behind Act's Influence on Culturally Based Education in a Bureau of Indian Education School Serving Ojibwe Students in Minnesota
Theses
Author/Creator
Patricia Louise Broker
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Minnesota, 2010.
The Great Flood
Alternate Title
The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Eddie Benton Banai
Description
Traditional story suitable for use with Grade 4-7 students. Extract from the book The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway.
Green Stresses Need For Educational Partnerships
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 10, October 2010, p. 24
Description
Looks at Brenda Green, the first Aboriginal Superintendant for the Saskatoon Public School Board, and her goal of providing culturally responsible schools.
Article found by scrolling to page 24.
Grounding Curriculum and Pedagogies in Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge System
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Ward
Description
Integrated Studies Project (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
Guiding the Way: First Nations, Métis and Inuit: A Guide for Staff
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Judy Nadjiwan
Ray Auger
Teresa Root
Lori Wilder
Lori Kewaquom ... [et al.]]
Description
General overview of Aboriginal history and culture covering topics such as residential school, treaties, Elder protocol, traditional teachings, and best practices.