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File contains 14 negatives of Aboriginal art displayed for Vincent Massey Students May 25, 1989. The art displayed includes a variety of traditional items such as snowshoes, mukluks, beadwork, and minature totem poles. In eight of the negatives an unidentified man is shown holding up a minature tipi. In the other negatives art is displayed on tables.
Acculturation Processes in Southern Ute High School Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael Richard Morton
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1991.
Across Australia...From Health Worker to Health Worker: Nutrition Education
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lena A. Wales
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 6, no. 3, September 1982, pp. 15-16
Description
Discusses the nutrition education program offered in local schools.
Adapting Instruction to Native Americans' Learning Styles: An Iconoclastic View
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judith Kleinfeld
Patricia Nelson
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, vol. 22, no. 2, June 1991, pp. 273-282
Description
Examines learning success of Aboriginal children when instruction is adapted to an observational learning style.
Aises: A College Intervention Program That Works
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Norbert Hill
Change, vol. 23, no. 2, March / April 1991, pp. 24-26
Description
Discusses goals of program and how it is relevant to creating conditions for student success.
American Indian/Alaskan Native Learning Styles: Research and Practice
Alternate Title
ERIC Digest ; 335175
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Karen Swisher
Description
Brief review of literature on learning styles and recommendations for classroom use with examples.
American Indian Education: a Study of Dropouts, 1980-1987
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David R. Eberhard
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 29, no. 1, October 1989, pp. [32-40]
Description
Examines data and lists factors related to drop out rates and concludes that schools need to change.
American Indian Gifted and Talented Students: Their Problems and Proposed Solutions
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rockey Robbins
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 31, no. 1, October 1991, pp. [15-24]
Description
Discusses the views of participants in a summer residential enrichment program.
An Analysis of Program Delivery Services in First Nations, Federal, and Provincial Schools in Northwestern Ontario
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patrick Brady
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 18, no. 1, 1991, pp. 65-72
Description
Examines how federal, provincial, and First Nations run schools provided educational services to Indigenous students in Northern Ontario.
Books for Adolescents: Native Americans: Listening for a Voice
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Susan Murphy
Journal of Reading, vol. 35, no. 1, September 1991, pp. 66-69
Description
Book reviews of:
The American Indians in America (volume 2) by Jayne Clark Jones.
America's Fascinating Indian Heritage.
Canyons by Gary Paulsen.
Girl in Buckskin by Dorothy Gilman.
The Night the White Deer Died by Gary Paulsen.
The Owl's Song by Janet Campbell Hale.
The Shadow Brothers by A.E. Cannon.
Review of the filmstrip: A Look at Native Americans
Brain-Hemispheric Functions and the Native American
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allen Chuck Ross
Journal of American Indian Education, Special, August 1989, pp. [72-76]
Description
Author states traditional Native Americans are right hemisphere dominant, while the education system is oriented to the left brain.
A Case Study of Implementing Alaska's Bilingual Education Policy
Theses
Author/Creator
Ramona N. Suetopka-Duerre
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Harvard University, 1982.
A Case Study of Three Pupils at Wandering Spirit Native Survival School in Toronto
Theses
Author/Creator
Judith A. Pellerin
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1982.
Changes in American Indian Education: A Historical Retrospective for Educators in the United States
Alternate Title
ERIC Digest ; 314228
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jon Reyhner
Description
By understanding the historical circumstances of education, paper aims to find solutions to unique cultural problems for American Indians such as equality of educational opportunity, local autonomy, community involvement, curriculum development and general schooling practices.
Community Control of Education: A Case Study of an Indian Survival School
Theses
Author/Creator
Sophie Arielle Bleecker
Description
[Education] Administration and Policy Studies Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1982.
A Comparison of Geographically Differentiated Rural Mexican Children Using the Spanish Version of the Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Ability
Theses
Author/Creator
William Arthur Young
Description
Counseling and Guidance Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1982.
Construction of an Aboriginal Science Bibliography
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Research in Science Education, vol. 21, no. 1, December 1991, pp. 349-351
Description
Explains how the bibliography was created, how it can be used and by whom.
Coyote's Eyes: Native Cognition Styles
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Terry Tafoya
Journal of American Indian Education, Special Edition, August 1989, pp. [29-42]
Description
Discusses learning through the analyses of a traditional legend.
Creativity Differences between Reservation and Urban American Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charmaine L. Shutiva
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 31, no. 1, October 1991, pp. [33-52]
Description
Examines the influence of culture and environment on creativity.
A Description of Variables Related to the Occupational Choice of Indian/Native Teachers
Theses
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Campbell
Description
Education Thesis (M. Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.
Dialogue Journals: A Technique to Strengthen Ethnic Pride and Achievement
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara V. Kirk
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 29, no. 1, October 1989, pp. [19-25]
Description
Describes the benefit of dialogue journals between teacher and student.
Discuss It!
Alternate Title
Reaching Out Project
E-Books
Description
Guide to accompany collection of 14 films to support English-language and teaching. Includes resources for Summer Legend on page 37.
A Documentation and Analysis of the Development of Keethanow High School, 1978 to 1989: A Retrospective Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Jeff Finell
Description
Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1991.
A Dramatic Approach to Native Teacher Education
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathleen Foreman
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 18, no. 1, 1991, pp. 73-80
Description
Discusses the benefits of incorporating educational drama into Indigenous teacher education programs.
Dynamic Assessment of Learning Potential of Indian Adolescents in Algebra
Theses
Author/Creator
Mary Brigid Alice Scissons
Description
Education of Exceptional Children Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.
The Earth on Turtle's Back
Alternate Title
Native American Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Joseph Bruchac
Michael J. Caduto
Description
Traditional creation story. Extract from Native American Stories by Joseph Bruchac and Michael J. Caduto.
Education and Native Americans: Entering the Twenty-First Century on Our Own Terms
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Wilma Mankiller
National Forum, vol. 71, no. 2, Spring, 1991, pp. 5-[7?]
Description
Brief discussion of issues surrounding educational attainment and student success, and of the history of Cherokees involvement in education.
[Education:] The Real Hope for Native Americans
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gerald E. Gipp
Sandra J. Fox
National Forum, vol. 71, no. 2, Spring, 1991, pp. 2-5
Description
Discusses the policies and practices involved by the Effective Schools process undertaken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for bureau-funded schools.
The Effectiveness of Bilingual Instruction with Cherokee Indian Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Herbert L. Bacon
Gerald D. Kidd
John J. Seaberg
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 21, no. 2, January 1982, pp. [34-43]
Description
Study to determine whether eighth grade reading and mathematics scores are affected by previous bilingual instruction.
The Effects of Language Preference and Multitrial Presentation upon Free Recall of Navajo Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jim MacAvoy
Craig Sidles
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 30, no. 3, May 1991, pp. [33-43]
Description
Results of testing the memory of 8 to 10 year old Navajo children for the same word lists in English and in Navajo.
Employment of Navajos on the Navajo Nation in Arizona as Influenced by Instruction in Vocational Agriculture
Theses
Author/Creator
Heidi Marie Schewel
Description
Agricultural Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of Arizona, 1989.
"Enlighten My Mind" ..... "Examining the Learning Process Through Native Americans' Ways
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul Marashio
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 21, no. 1, January 1982, pp. [2-10]
Description
Examines traditional Native Americans' perspectives toward teaching and learning.
Ethnographic and Sociolinguistic Study of an Exemplary Bilingual Education Program on the Navajo Reservation: The Ethnography of a Navajo Educational Philosophy at Rock Point Community School: Final Report
E-Books
Author/Creator
Mark Schoepfle
Kenneth Begishe
Anita Pfeiffer
Dillon Platero
Evaluating Speech-Language Skills in Papago Indian Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathryn A. Bayles
Gail A. Harris
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 21, no. 2, January 1982, pp. [11-20]
Description
Presents therapists screening results on language development.
Federal Responsibility to the First Americans
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Manuel Lujan
National Forum, vol. 71, no. 2, Spring, 1991, pp. [13-14?]
Description
Looks at how the Indian self-determination policy is helping the federal government fulfill obligations to Native Americans.
Governing Savages: The Commonwealth and Aborigines 1911-1939.
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
John Mulvaney
Aboriginal History, vol. 15, no. 2, 1991, pp. 164-165
Description
Book review of: Governing Savages by Andrew Markus.
Review located by scrolling to page 164.
Grade 12 Enrolments of Status Indians in British Columbia: 1949-1985
Theses
Author/Creator
Eugene Richard Atleo
Description
Administrative, Adult and Higher Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of British Columbia, 1989.
Hopi Education: A Look at the History, The Present, and The Future
Theses
Author/Creator
Sheilah Ernestine Nicholas
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1991.
Hunters and Bombers: [Study Guide]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Film Board (NFB)
Description
Guide to accompany film, Hunters and Bombers. Contains information about the Innu society and discussion questions.
The Impact of Indian Education Courses on the Instruction of Teachers in North Dakota
Theses
Author/Creator
Cheryl Rose Marion Kulas
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 1989.
Indian Nations at Risk: An Educational Strategy for Action: Final Report of the Indian Nations at Risk Task Force
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indian Nations at Risk Task Force
Description
Topics covered: need for report, progress and proven practises, priorities, and recommendations.
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638) From 1975 to 1989: A Look at Educational Aspects
Theses
Author/Creator
Bradley Veile
Description
American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1989.
Indian Students’ Academic Self-Concept and Their Perceptions of Teacher and Parent Aspirations for Them in a Band-Controlled School and a Provincial School
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Senior Wall
Paul R. Madak
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 18, no. 1, 43-51, 1991
Description
Looks at both the effects of Indigenous band-controlled schools on Indigenous students.
An Investigation of Locus of Control in Dene and Non-Dene Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Robert O'Rourke
Description
Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1982.
Johnny Can't Talk, Either: The Perpetuation of the Deficit Theory in Classrooms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rebecca G. Eller
Reading Teacher, vol. 42, no. 9, May 1989, pp. 670-674
Description
Discusses the 'deficit' theory assumption that children from lower socioeconomic homes have lower levels of language skill, whereas the classes may provide fewer opportunities to speak out, and so may be perceived as less capable expressively.
The Junior Health Worker Program a Lajamanu, NT
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Teresa Matthews
Napalijarr
Christine Nicholls
Jenny Henssler
Marge Prosser
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, March 1989, pp. 39-44
Description
Discusses program focuses on health and prevention rather than cure and criteria and components of the program.
Learning Preferences of Capable American Indians of Two Tribes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara J. Walker
John Dodd
Rose Bigelow
Journal of American Indian Education, Special Edition, August 1989, pp. [63-71]
Description
Reviews four learning styles preferred by groups of Crow and Cheyenne youth.
Learning Processes and Knowledge Transfer in a Native Bush-Oriented Society: Implications For Schooling
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Francois Larose
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 18, no. 1, 1991, pp. 81-91
Description
Discusses the need for educational pedagogy of traditional and contemporary teaching methods to address low Indigenous academic success.
Learning Styles: A Study of Alaska Native and Non-Native Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joan K. Wauters
Janet Merrill Bruce
David R. Black
Phillip N. Hocker
Journal of American Indian Education, Special Edition, August 1989, pp. [53-62]
Description
Results from the Productivity Environmental Preference Survey used to evaluate Alaskan high school seniors.