Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Lowell
Brian Devlin
Language, Culture and Curriculum, vol. 11, no. 3, 1998, pp. 367-389
Description
Looks at some educational difficulties faced by Aboriginal students including non-comprehension of classroom instructions and irregular school attendance.
Montana American Indian Student Achievement Data Report Fall 2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Denise Juneau
Description
Tracks the achievement gap and provides information on student numbers.
Moving Beyond Cultural Inclusion Towards a Curriculum of Settler Colonial Responsibility: A Teacher Education Curriculum Analysis
Theses
Author/Creator
Susanne Marie Waldorf
Description
Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Thesis (M.A.)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 2012.
Music Is the Medicine: Educational Resource
Alternate Title
Docs for Schools
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suzanne Methot
Description
Teacher's guide for the documentary which follows blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Derek Miller, a Mohawk from the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, as he releases a CD.
Musical Education of American Indians at Hampton Institute (1878-1923) and the Work of Natalie Curtis (1904-1921)
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lori Shipley
Journal of Historical Research in Music, vol. 34, no. 1, October 2012, pp. 3-22
Description
Looks at the different boarding schools in the United States that promoted American Indian culture through music education and performances in violation of federal mandates.
Narragunnawali Research Report #6: Visions For Reconciliation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nicholas Biddle
Hubert Wu
Description
Looks at the factors associated with participation in a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as well as the responses to a whole-school or early learning service Reflection Survey (RS)
National First Nations Infrastructure Investment Plan: 2012-2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Description
Plan is prepared annually to map out investments in the short and medium term to support an economically stable future for First Nations in Canada.
National Indian Education Association
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
Description
Website provides links to policies, student resources, tribal colleges and universities, manuals and publications, Native American studies and research, open sources and freeware tools for researchers and evaluators. Association promotes educational excellence, opportunity and equity for Native students.
National Indian Education Study 2011: The Educational Experiences of American Indian and Alaska Native Students at Grades 4 and 8
Alternate Title
National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Center for Education Statistics
Institute of Education Sciences
Description
Findings of the report, and results from a survey focused on the integration of Native language and culture into school and classroom activities.
National Indian Education Study 2015: American Indian and Alaska Native Students at Grades 4 and 8
Alternate Title
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[A. M. Ninneman
James Deaton
K. Francis-Begay]
Description
Focuses on the extent of culture and language integration into curricula and the school resources available for improving achievement. Divided into four sections: students and Native culture, teacher characteristics, schools and community engagement, and performance results. Reports on results from 14 states.
Native American Adolescents' Views of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention in Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Grace X. Ma
Jamil Toubbeh
Janette Cline
Anita Chisholm
Journal of School Health, vol. 68, no. 4, April 1998, pp. 131-[?]
Description
Survey of sixth to eighth grade students' attitudes and knowledge of risk factors and prevention strategies of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).
Native American Indian Language & Culture in New York
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
NYS Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (Language RBE-RN)
Description
Looks at the history of Native Americans living in New York from 9000 B.C. to the present day.
Native American Music from Wounded Knee to the Billboard Charts: A Document Based Exploration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
TeachRock
Description
Lesson uses interviews with Pat Vegas and Redbone from the documentary Rumble: The Indians That Rocked the World as a jumping-off point to examine the U.S. government's efforts to control Native American culture by way of music.
[Native Education Resource LIst]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Education and Aboriginal Services
SD #78 (Fraser-Cascade)
Description
Extensive list of storybooks and novels, colour-coded for grade level and annotated.
Native Life
Alternate Title
CANADIANHISTORY.CA: The Many Histories of Canada
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
J .R. Miller
Description
Overview of Aboriginal history from the 1850s to 2000. Could be used as an educational resource for high school students.
Native North American Literature in the EFL Classroom
Theses
Author/Creator
Angela Verena Kirchner
Description
Looks at The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, A Short History of Indians in Canada by Thomas King and Halfbreed by Maria Campbell.
Literature Thesis (Ph.D.)--Universität Wien, 2012.
Native Studies in Ontario High Schools: Revitalizing Indigenous Cultures in Ontario
Alternate Title
Revitalizing Indigenous Cultures in Ontario
Theses
Author/Creator
Paul Joseph André Chaput
Description
Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2012.
Native Studies: Senior Years (S1-S4): A Teacher's Resource Book
Alternate Title
Renewing Education: New Directions
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dan Thomas
Native Studies: Senior Years (S1-S4): A Teacher's Resource Book Framework
Alternate Title
Renewing Education: New Directions
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dan Thomas
Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori: Kaiako Survey
Alternate Title
Nga Whanaketanga Rumaki Maori: Kaiako Survey
E-Books
Author/Creator
Research Division
Ministry of Education
Description
"Report to the Ministry of Education".
Nipi and Mother Earth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Saskatchewan
Description
Primary reading level storybook.
Nishnawbe Aski Nation's Report on the Challenges and Needs in Kikinahamaagewin (Education)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Description
Report is based on principles of native control of education and adequate and sustainable funding for future education needs.
Non-Aboriginal Teachers' Perspectives on Teaching Native Studies
Theses
Author/Creator
John Michael Dewar
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council & Dennis Franklin
Cromarty High School’s First Annual Joint Report on the
Status & Implementation of Jury Recommendations from
the Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth [2017]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
Description
The youths had relocated from remote communities to Thunder Bay in order to attend high school.
2018 Report.
2019 Report
[Nunavut Public School Truancy Rate, 2001-2002 to 2010-2011 (5 tables)]
Alternate Title
Kitikmeot Public School Truancy Rate by Grade, 2001/2002 to 2010/2011
Kivalliq Public School Truancy Rate by Grade, 2001/2002 to 2010/2011
Nunavut Public School Truancy Rate (%) by District, Region and Territory, 2001/2002 to 2010/2011
Nunavut Public School Truancy Rate by Sex and Grade, 2001/2002 to 2010/2011
Qikiqtaaluk Public School Truancy Rate by Grade, 2001/2002 to 2010/2011
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Statistical tables.
Nunavut Secondary School Graduates, 1999 to 2016 (2 tables)
Alternate Title
Nunavut Secondary School Graduates, 1998/99 to 2015/16
Nunavut Secondary School Gross Graduation by Region, 1998/99 to 2015/16
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Description
Source: Department of Education, Government of Nunavut and Statistics Canada, Demography Division, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System) table #051-0001.
Nurturing the Learning Spirit of First Nation Students: The Report of the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education for Students on Reserve
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Scott Haldane
George E. Lafond
Caroline Krause
Description
Report to identify ways to improve achievement and positive learning outcomes for Aboriginal students. Looks at recommendations for improving quality of education by strengthening governance & accountability, and addressing the need for stable and predictable funding.
On Integrating Aboriginal Perspectives: The Perceptions of Grade 10 English Language Arts Teachers in a Large Urban School Division in Western Canada
Theses
Author/Creator
Ryan Wiens
Description
Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology Thesis(M.Ed.)--University of Manitoba, 2012.
Ontario First Nations Special Education Review Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario First Nations
Description
Synthesizes published literature and information gathered from educators, administrators and service organizations. Focus is on funding.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eight: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
Oskayak Students Speak up for Indigenous Rights
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 5, May 2012, p. 19
Description
Looks at three high school students selected to attend a youth conference in Geneva with students from around the world.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Our Living Ecosystem: What Are the Interconnections among the Elements Surrounding Us? A Classroom-Based Activity in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mélanie Lemire
Mylène Riva
Maria Ruiz-Castell
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 9, no. 2, Inuit Health and Well-Being, 2012, pp. 25-37
Description
Comments on an environmental education activity designed to promote an ecosystem approach to health.
NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.
Our Thinking Made Visible: Aboriginal Governance: Emerging Directions
Alternate Title
Grade 12 Native Studies: NDG4M
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eastern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Corporation
Description
Designed to accompany videos featuring Inuit, First Nations, and Metis leaders.
Our Thinking Made Visible: Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context
Alternate Title
Grade 12 Native Studies: NDW4M
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eastern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Corporation
Description
For use with videos featuring Metis, First Nations, and Inuit leaders.
A Pan-Canadian Research Program for More Inclusive Schools in Canada: The Diversity and Equity Research Background: A Discussion Paper Prepared for the Canadian Education Statistics Council at the Request of
the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, to Guide the Direction of the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David Corson
Description
Examines four research questions as possible priorities in the pan-Canadian research program. Presented at the first Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda (PCERA) Symposium held in 1999.
Parent Participation in a Cree and Ojibway Head Start Program: Development of a Conceptual Framework
Theses
Author/Creator
Rachel Eni Lawrenchuk
Description
Family Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 1998.
Participation and Support - Associations with Swedish Pupils' Positive Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Warne
Kristen Snyder
Katja Gillander Gådin
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 76, 2017, p. article no. 1373579
Description
Looks at health-promoting influences on school environments like peer, teacher and parental support, affluence and classroom participation.
Patterns in Contemporary Canadian Picture Books: Radical Change in Action
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beverley Brenna
Shuwen Sun
Yina Liu
In Education, vol. 23, no. 2, Autumn, 2017, pp. 43-70
Description
Study examined two groups of books, 57 titles published 2005 and 120 published in 2015 in terms of authors, illustrators, characterization, genre, and audiences.
Perceptions and Practices of Principals: Supporting Positive Educational Experiences for Aboriginal Learners
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Preston
Tim Claypool
William Rowluck
Brenda Green
International Journal of Leadership in Education, vol. 20, no. 3, 2017, pp. 328-344
Description
Using interviews from Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan principals to discuss their roles in student success through promoting Indigenous learning and values.
Perspectives on Alberta Treaty 7 (1877)
Alternate Title
Historical Thinking Project
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Corrine Guthrie
Description
Resources for lesson (4-5 classes) intended for Grade 4.
Contains links to: lesson plan, rubric, and handouts.
Pisukvigijait: Where You Walk. Inuit Students' Perceptions of Connections Between Their Culture and School Science
Theses
Author/Creator
M. Alexander Tufts
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of New Brunswick, 1998.
A Place to Call Home: Studying the Indian Placement Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tona J. Hangen
Dialogue, vol. 30, no. 1, Spring, 1998, pp. 53-69
Description
Interviews Navajos who were involved in a voluntary foster-care program sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah which placed Native American Mormon children into white Mormon homes for the school year.