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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis M. McInerney
John Hinkley
Martin Dowson
Shawn Van Etten
Journal of Educational Psychology, vol. 90, no. 4, December 1998, pp. 621-629
Description
Discusses and compares different learning goals; mastery (task oriented), performance (ego-oriented) and social (non-academic).
Aboriginal Report 2013/14 - 2017/18: How Are We Doing?: Province: Public Schools Only
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[British Columbia Ministry of Education]
Description
Data on performance of students in British Columbia. Includes demographic information and assessment outcomes at provincial level.
Alaska Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools: Adopted by the Assembly of Alaska Native Educators, Anchorage, Alaska, February 3, 1998
Alternate Title
Cultural Standards for : Students, Educators, Schools, Curriculum, Communities
Documents & Presentations
Description
Lists cultural, content, quality, and performance standards developed to evaluate the educational and cultural well- being of students.
All My Relations
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Jessica Higgs
Emergency Librarian, vol. 25, no. 4, March/April 1998, pp. 47-[?]
Description
Reviews a number of children's books which are retellings of First Nations legends:
Beardream by Will Hobbs.
The Day the Sun was Stolen by Jamie Oliviero.
Eagle's Gift by Rafe Martin.
Echoes of the Elders by Chief Lelooska, edited by Christine Normandin.
Frog Girl by Paul Owen Lewis.
The Girl Who Dreamed only Geese, and Other Tales of the Far North by Howard Norman, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
The Girl Who Lived with Bears retold by Barbara Diamond Goldin.
Messenger of Spring by C. J.
Applying Anthropology to Educational Problems
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leona M. Foerster
Dale Little Soldier
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 20, no. 3, May 1981, pp. [1-6]
Description
How to use the methods of anthropology to solve Native American educational problems.
Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Heard Museum
Description
Website produced to accompany an exhibition of the same name mounted by the Heard Museum. Information divided into six sections: Introduction; Journey and Arrival; Health and Running Away; Student Experiences; Reforms and Changes; and Choices and Legacies.
Boarding and Public Schools: Navajo Educational Attainment, Conduct Disorder, and Alcohol Dependency
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Eric Henderson
Stephen J. Kunitz
K. Ruben Gabriel
Aaron McCright
Jerrold E. Levy
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 8, no. 2, 1998, pp. 28-49
Description
Discusses study investigating risk factors for alcohol dependency among the Navajo.
Bwaanzhiiwi'onan = Regalia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nagaajiwanaang Genawendangig Anishinaabemowin
Description
Colouring book with Ojibwe and English text.
Caring Is the Universal Language
E-Books
Author/Creator
Jody Nyasha Warner
Description
Three stories about bullying prevention, justice and belonging told in English, Cree, Inuktitut, Michif, Mohawk, Oji-Cree, Ojibwe, and Oneida.
Chances Are It's Aboriginal - A Conversation About Aboriginal Foods
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Discusses the origins of some native foods and the roles they play in modern Canadian society. Page is aimed at children and includes a recipe for bannock.
Changes in Racial Identification and the Educational Attainment of American Indians, 1970-1990
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karl Eschbach
Khalil Supple
C. Matthew Snipp
Demography, vol. 35, no. 1, February 1998, pp. 35-43
Description
Study used data from 1970, 1980, and 1990 census to test the hypotheses that the impact of identification was limited to metropolitan areas and states with a small Native American population.
Characteristics of American Indian and Alaska Native Education: Results From the 1990-91 and 1993-94 Schools and Staffing Surveys
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
D. Michael Pavel
Thomas R. Curtin
Summer D. Whitener
Equity & Excellence in Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Special Issue, 1998, pp. 48-54
Description
Highlights chapters from the National Center for Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education report on school districts, schools, principals, teachers and students.
Child Rearing Practices of the San Communities in Botswana: Potential Lessons for Educators
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Annah Anikie Molosiwa
Dipotso Galeforolwe
AlterNative, vol. 14, no. 2, June 2018, pp. 130-137
Description
Using narratives, focus group discussions and interviews this study gathers and analyzes qualitative data from 15 Basarwa (San) participants about how they transmit their cultural practices to their children. Results show the San want education that is inclusive of their cultural practices and language; they would like to see San teachers in the schools.
Closing the Gap: Prime Minister's Report 2018
E-Books
Author/Creator
Malcolm Turnbull
Collaboration, Research and Change: Motivational Influences on American Indian Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Henry T. Radda
Dawn Iwamoto
Carolyn Patrick
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 37, no. 2, Winter, 1998, pp. [2-20]
Description
Describes a study involving cooperation between a reserve and border community with the goal of improving academic achievement and retention of students at a high school level.
A Collection of Tłı̨chǫ Stories from Long Ago = Tłı̨chǫ Whaèhdǫǫ̀ Godıı̀ Ełexè Whela
Alternate Title
A Collection of Tlicho Stories from Long Ago Book 1
E-Books
Description
Traditional stories written in English and Tłı̨chǫ.
Community Wellness in the Northwest Territories: Indicators and Social Policy
Theses
Author/Creator
H. J. (Hal) Gerein
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Gonzaga University, 1998.
Conceptualizing School Belongingness in Native Youth: Factor Analysis of the Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shadab Fatima Hussain
Benjamin W. Domingue
Teresa LaFromboise
Nidia Ruedas-Gracia
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 25, no. 3, 2018, pp. 26-51
Description
Study uses scale to assess the feeling of belonging (or lack thereof) experienced by two groups of American Indian students, and test its validity for use with this specific population. Further analysis examines how a sense of belonging might act as a protective factor against health and education disparities.
The Condition of Native North American Languages: The Need for Realistic Assessment and Action
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Krauss
International Journal of the Sociology of Language, no. 132, 1998, pp. 9-21
Description
Discusses the threat of extinction for many indigenous languages in Canada and the United States.
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.
Contemporary Indigenous Arts in the Classroom
E-Books
Author/Creator
David Garneau
Wahsontiio Cross
The Contribution of Aboriginal Epistemologies to Mathematics Education in Australia: Exploring the Silences
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Amber Hughes
Ron Laura
Educational Philosophy and Theory , vol. 50, no. 4, 2018, pp. 338-348
Description
Looks at the fluidity of epistemic constructs using viewpoints by Ludwig Wittgenstein and Michael Foucault.
The Country of Wolves: Graphic Novel Study
Alternate Title
Inuktut Titiqqiriniq
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inhabit Education
Description
Geared toward students in Grades 7 to 10. Novel is based on the animated film Amaqqut Nunaat: The Country of Wolves.
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
Culture, Community and the Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ray Barnhardt
Description
Examines underlying processes of education using a cross-cultural approach.
Decolonizing Education Through Outdoor Learning: The Learning Story of an Indigenous Kindergarten Teacher
Theses
Author/Creator
Alexandria Middlemiss
Description
Education Major Research Project (MEd) -- Brock University, 2018
Decolonizing the Classroom Curriculum: Indigenous Knowledges, Colonizing Logics, and Ethical Spaces
Theses
Author/Creator
Annette Furo
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Ottawa, 2018.
Design, Construction & Use of Traditional Halibut Hooks: A Teaching Unit for Educators
Alternate Title
Design, Construction & Use of Traditional Halibut Hooks: A Teaching Unit for Educators, Grades 6-8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Angie Lunda
Description
Lesson plans designed to teach mathematical concepts through cultural heritage and hands-on activities.
Diverting the Mainstream: Aboriginal Teachers Reflect on their Experiences in the Saskatchewan Provincial School System: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Louise Legare
Shauneen Pete-Willett
Angela Ward
Linda Wason-Ellam
Karla Jessen Williamson
Description
Discusses concerns which include intercultural communication, school climate, roles, curriculum development and implementation, recruiting, and placement practices.
Dropping Stones in Still Waters: Administration Preparation for Education Equity
Theses
Author/Creator
Shauneen Willett
Description
Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.
Editorial: Jordan's Principle PSA in American Sign Language
Alternate Title
Editorial: Jordan's Principle Public Service Announcement in American Sign Language
Jordan's Principle Puts Children First!
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2018, p. [4]
Description
Links to a short video which provides information on a legal rule (named for Jordan River Anderson) which attempts to ensure that services are available to First Nations children when they are needed.
Duration: 1:57
ASL Video
The Education of an Indigenous Woman: The Pursuit of Truth, Social Justice and Healthy Relationships in a Coast Salish Community Context
Theses
Author/Creator
Mavis Kathleen Underwood
Description
Indigenous Governance Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2018.
Education Policy in the Northwest Territories: An Analysis of the Decentralisation Years (1975-2000)
Theses
Author/Creator
Jane D. King
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--The University of Western Ontario, 1998.
Educator's Guide: Read, Listen, Tell: Indigenous Stories from Turtle Island
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ixchel Bennett
Mandisa Bromfield
Christina Saunders
Nastassia Subban
Description
Created to support Ontario secondary courses Grade 11 Contemporary Aboriginal Voices and Grade 11 English.
Effective STEM Outreach for Indigenous Community Contexts--Getting It Right, One Community at a Time!
Alternate Title
Effective Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Outreach for Indigenous Community Contexts
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sandy Marie Bonny
International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, vol. 26, no. 2, IJISME Special Issue: Supporting Indigenous Student Engagement with STEM in Higher Education, 2018, pp. 14-34
Description
Describes development and outcomes of the University of Saskatchewan Science Ambassador Program, which involves sending outreach staff to remote Northern Indigenous communities.
English First Peoples: Grade 10-12 Resource Guide
Alternate Title
FNESC/FNSA English First Peoples 10, 11, and 12 Teacher Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
First Nations Schools Association (FNSA)
Description
Includes advice for non-Indigenous teachers teaching the class, list of recommended texts, and instruction and assessment units. Course conforms to the British Columbia curriculum, but incorporates literature from across Canada and the United States.
Equality
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mars Patel
Samaira Prabhakar
Nahalia Scott
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 2, Special Audiovisual Edition, 2018, p. 6
Description
Student artwork juxtaposes school on reserve and one found in their community.
An Ethnoscience Approach to Curriculum Issues For American Indian Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David M. Davison
Kenneth W. Miller
School Science and Mathematics , vol. 98, no. 5, May 1998, pp. 260-265
Description
Looks at course which provides culturally relevant activities to teachers instructing science and mathematics curricula to American Indian students.
Factors Influencing the Pursuit of Educational Opportunities in American Indian Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Chris L. Fore
John M. Chancey
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 8, no. 2, 1998, pp. 50-59
Description
Examines factors influencing students' decisions to pursue higher education. Findings suggest those who proceed to higher education have a better grasp of their academic abilities and are more likely to be supported by others in their pursuits.
Factors That Support High School Graduation for Ute Mountain Ute Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie M. Lane
Suja George
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 57, no. 3, Fall, 2018, pp. 5-26
Description
Examines the factors that effect the high school graduation success of Ute Mountain Ute students.
Fair
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hamza Hussain
Yuktha Kowlessur
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 1, 2018, p. 20
Description
Students' poem reflects classroom lessons on Shannen Koostachin and her advocacy for quality education and schools on reserve.
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 at Home: The TRC as a Means of (R)Evolution in Pre-Service (Science) Teacher Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dawn Wiseman
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 53, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 331-349
Description
Author explores what the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action ask of teacher educators and specifically in the field of science education. Considers how Indigenous and Western ways of knowing might be brought together to highlight “the role that Land and the natural world might play in reconciliation via science teacher education.”
First Nations People, Métis and Inuit in Canada: Diverse and Growing Populations
E-Books
Author/Creator
Statistics Canada
Description
Information from the 2016 Census of Population.
First Nations Students Perspectives of Their Educational Experience
Theses
Author/Creator
Jaqueline F. Duff
Description
Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.
First Nations Youth HIV/AIDS Education Manual
Alternate Title
Beating the Challenge
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Assembly of First Nations Health Secretariat
Description
Discusses holistic and culturally sensitive teaching principles as applied to the curriculum. Provides research guide for students and twelve foundation lesson plans.
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2018 Progress Update on the Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Scheme
First Nations Youth Inquest: 2018 Report Card on Recommendations [Detailed]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Aboriginal Legal Services]
Description
Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education.
Grading Scheme
Formal Education Among the Siberian Yupik Eskimos on Sivuqaq, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska: An Ethno-Historical Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Pam Powell
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Texas, 1998.
Formative Research in a School-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Native American School Children (Pathways)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joel Gittelsohn
Marguerite Evans
Deborah Helitzer
Jean Anliker
Mary Story ... [et al.]
Health Education Research, vol. 13, no. 2, June 1998, pp. 251-265
Description
Describes the development of formative research and assessment methods used in an intervention study.