E-Books
Author/Creator
Daphne Crowchief-McHugh
Kathy Yellowhorne-Breaker
Freda Weasel Fat-White
Siksika Board of Education
Alberta Learning
Description
Co-published by: Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Handbook for Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sydney Stephens
Description
Discusses how to combine Indigenous ways of knowing and traditional teaching methods with Western methodologies to produce a two-eyed seeing approach to science education. Designed for the Alaska context but can be adapted to other regions.
Health and Well-Being of Children in Care in British Columbia: Educational Experience and Outcomes
E-Books
Author/Creator
Representative for Children and Youth
Office of the Provincial Health Officer
High School Teachers Working Towards Reconciliation: Examining the Teaching and Learning of Residential Schools
Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 270
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tana Mitchell
Jennifer Tupper
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Explores how teachers engaging with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, teach about residential schools, how students understand themselves as Canadians while learning the history, and how classrooms can become a space for reconciliation.
[Honour Song: A Tribute]
Alternate Title
Book Reviews: Honour Song: A Tribute
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
William Asikinack
Native Studies Review, vol. 13, no. 1, 2000, pp. 140-141
Description
Book review of: Honour Song: A Tribute by Barbara Hager.
How Can This Be Cinderella if There is No Glass Slipper? Native American “Fairy Tales”
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Pagni Stewart
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 1, Series 2; Children’s Literature, Spring, 2000, pp. [3]-19
Description
Discusses issues such as accuracy in stories and illustrations which arise when evaluating children's picture books for use in the classroom. Uses three American Indian versions of the Cinderella story (The Rough-Face Girl, Sootface and The Turkey Girl) as examples.
How Do You Get the Numbers to Dance? Effective Educational Practices in Mathematics for Native American Learners: A Conference Summary
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Inverness Research Associates
Pam Tambe
Becky Carroll
Heather Mitchell
Laurie Lopez ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at the needs of Native students in mathematics education and recommends strategies.
I Can Make a Difference and so Can You!
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole Flynn
The First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 12, no. 1, 2017, pp. 7-11
Description
Speech presented for a Youth to Youth Summit in September, 2017.
"I" is for Inclusion: The Portrayal of Native Americans in Books for Young People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Naomi Caldwell
Gabriella Kaye
Lisa A. Mitten
Description
Selective bibliography, highlighting the trends in books and Indigenous authors and illustrators.
See also : Selective Bibliography and Guide for "I" is not for Indian.
"I Should Not Be Wearing a Pilgrim Hat": Making an Indian Place in Urban Schools, 1945-75
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Steve Amerman
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 31, no. 1, 2007, pp. 39-62
Description
Examination of the social experiences and challenges faced by Native American children who had attended large public schools in the United States between 1945-75.
The Impact of Treaty4Project on Students and Teachers: Learning From Our Experience
Alternate Title
Impact of the Treaty 4 Project on Students and Teachers
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 258
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Treaty4: The Next Generation Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Naomi Fortier-Fréçon
Leia Laing
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Students talk about the idea of treaty citizenship and relationship with Treaty 4 in Saskatchewan after attending a two-day youth conference with Life Speaker Noel Starblanket and Indigenous artist Ray Keighley.
Implementing Indigenous Education Policy Directives in Ontario Public Schools: Experiences, Challenges and Successful Practices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emily Milne
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 18, no. 3, July 2017, p. Article 2
Description
Examines educator and parent perceptions about the policy through analysis of interviews with 100 individuals within provincial off-reserve school system. Questions reflected three themes: parent-school relationships, roles and expectations, and perceived effectiveness of educational initiatives.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Elementary and Secondary Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Auditor General of Canada
Description
News release outlining the main points of chapter four of the 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada.
Indian Horse Study Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Elevation Pictures?]
Description
To accompany film based on the book of the same name by Richard Wagamese.
Indian Teachers and School Improvement
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dean Chavers
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 39, no. 2, Special Issue 3, Winter, 2000, pp. 1-18
Description
Argues that increasing recruitment, reducing turnover, changing the low expectation of teachers, updating outmoded curriculum, and support from parents are essential to improving student outcomes.
Indigenous Approaches to Early Childhood Care and Education: Introduction
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alan Pence
Carmen Rodríguez de France
Margo Greenwood
Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 30, no. 1, Indigenous Approaches to Early Childhood Care and Education, 2007, pp. 1-4
Description
Gives highlights of articles in the issue.
Indigenous Education: Walking on Both Sides of the River: Brief Presented to the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports
E-Books
Author/Creator
Tino Bordonaro
France Bourassa
Michael Chechlie
Pierre Choulnard
Nancy Clark ... [et al.]
Indigenous Educational Models for Contemporary Practice: In Our Mother's Voice
Alternate Title
Sociocultural, Political, and Historical Studies in Education: Education and the Rise of the Global Economy
E-Books
Author/Creator
Maenette Kape 'ahiokalani Padeken Ah Nee-Benham
Joanne Elizabeth Cooper
Kate Cherrington
Jeannette Armstrong
Linda Aranga-Low ... [et al.]
The Indigenous Factor: Exploring Kapa Haka as a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment in Mainstream Secondary Schools
Theses
Author/Creator
Paul Whitinui
Description
[Education] Thesis (D.Ed.)--University of Auckland, 2007.
Indigenous Games and Sports in the Australian National Curriculum: Educational Benefits and Opportunities?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Evans
Steve Georgakis
Rachel Wilson
ab-Original, vol. 1, no. 2, 2017, pp. 195-213
Description
Article outlines possibilities for the inclusion of Indigenous Games and Sports (IGaS) across Australian schools; authors provide details on IGaS and suggest appropriate pedagogy for teaching purposes. Authors argue that inclusion of IGaS can promote inclusive classrooms and social justice within the school setting.
Indigenous Knowledge in the Sciences and a Practical Application in the Super Saturday Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Priscilla Settee
Description
Reviews books and research papers concerned with Indigenous science knowledge and its integration into school curricula, and describes current efforts to bridge Western and Native science.
Indigenous Literature Kit: Growing Our Collective Understanding of Truth and Reconciliation: Kindergarten - Grade 12
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Billie-Jo Grant
Charlotte Kirchner
Phyllis Kelly
Nicole Wenger
Rhonda Nixon
Description
For each title there is an annotation as well as information on related titles, terms and key concepts, sensitivities, themes and topics at a glance, recommended grade level, and project, ideas and activities. Although developed to be used with Alberta curriculum, most information is applicable elsewhere.
Indigenous Peoples, Globalization, and Education: Making Connections
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Verna St. Denis
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 46, no. 1, Spring, 2000, pp. 36-48
Description
Looks at research conducted among Indigenous people in Botswana, Africa to build on concept of 'globalization from below' or human community.
Indigenous Standards in Education: A Discussion Paper for the National Inuit Education Summit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Silta Associates
Description
Summarizes successes and gaps within the education systems of each Inuit region.
Influence of Skills and Education on Work Choices of Muscogee (Creek) Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Barbara B. Kawulich
Description
Results of a ethnographic study on the views of Native women regarding work and employment eligiblility as well as the influence of educational attainment and skills acquisition.
Information-Seeking Processes of Junior High Students: A Case Study of CD-ROM Encyclopedia Use
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer L. Branch
Description
Library and Information Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Alberta, 2000.
An Insider's Perspective: The Dropout Challenge For Canada's First Nations
Theses
Author/Creator
Patricia Ann Makokis
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of San Diego, 2000.
Integrating Aboriginal Culture with Mathematics K-12
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
SD 70 (Alberni) Staff
Description
Activities focus on First Nations' cultures in British Columbia.
Integrating Western and Aboriginal Science: Toward a Bi-Cultural Pedagogy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Glen Aikenhead
Description
A paper presented by Glen Aikenhead of the University of Saskatchewan to the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, New Orleans, April 26, 2000.
Interpretive Study of Inupiat Eskimos' Attitudes Toward School and Their Function in Their Children's Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Monica L. Dickens
Description
Educational Leadership Thesis (Ed.L.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 2000.
Interpretive Study on the Perceptions of Students and Teachers on the Role of Their Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael Gregory Dickens
Description
Educational Leadership Thesis (Ed.L.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 2000.
Introduction [SAIL Special Issue on Children's Literature]
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lisa A. Mitten
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 12, no. 1, Series 2: Childrens Literature, Spring, 2000, pp. [1]-2
Description
Introduces special issue with the theme of works of fiction for the young audience.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
Introduction: Through Our Eyes And In Our Own Words
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frances V. Rains
Jo Ann Archibald
Donna Deyhle
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, vol. 13, no. 4, Special Issue, July 2000, pp. 337-342
Description
Introductory comment to volume presents the Native perspective through a sample of second generation Native academic scholarship.
Inuit Language Loss in Nunavut: Analysis, Forecast, and Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ian Martin
Description
Report intended to review some of the history and key data, and assess the prospects for preservation of Inuktut.
Iñupiaq Values Curriculum: Avoidance of Conflict-Paaqæaktautaiññiq
Alternate Title
Iñupiaq Values Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
North Slope Borough School District
Description
Inventing a Transactional Classroom: An Upward Bound, Native American Writing Community
Theses
Author/Creator
Jesse Patrick Turner
Description
Language, Reading, and Culture Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Arizona, 2000.
An Investigation of How Culture Shapes Curriculum in Early Care and Education Programs on a Native American Indian Reservation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jennifer L. Gilliard
Rita A. Moore
Early Childhood Education Journal, vol. 34, no. 4, February 2007, pp. 251-258
Description
Looks at early care and eduction programs on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Issues in the Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Students with Disabilities
Alternate Title
ERIC Digest ; 448009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Susan Faircloth
John W. Tippeconnic
Description
Addresses the needs of students with disabilities in the classroom by looking at preparation and recruitment of special educators and service providers, rights and responsibilities of parents, cultural assessments and environment.
"It's huge in First Nation culture for us, as a school, to be a role model": Facilitators and Barriers Affecting School Nutrition Policy Implementation in Alexander First Nation
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kris Murray
Alexander Research Committee
Anna Farmer
Katerina Maximova
Noreen Willows
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017, pp. 43-63
Description
Comments on the importance of school nutrition policies to create a healthy learning environment for students and how to go about doing so.
It Sometimes Speaks to Us: Decolonizing Education by Utilizing Our Elders' Knowledge
Theses
Author/Creator
Joshua Manitowabi
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--McMaster University, 2017.
A Journey from the Heart: Sharing the Anishnaabe (Ojibway) Culture with the Public School System
Theses
Author/Creator
Nicole Bell
Description
Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Queen's University at Kingston, 2000.
Journeying Toward a Praxis of Indigenous Maternal Pedagogy: Lessons from Our Sweetgrass Baskets
Theses
Author/Creator
Jennifer Rose Brant
Description
Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brock University, 2017.
Keeping the Local Local: Recalibrating the Status of Science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michiel Van Eijck
Wolff-Michael Roth
Science Education, vol. 91, no. 6, November 2007, pp. 926-947
Description
Discusses the multiculturalism / universalism debate in science education and the position of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) in science curricula.
Kekina'muek (learning): Learning about the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq]
Description
Teacher's manual for senior grades.
Kindergarten to Grade 12 Aboriginal Languages and Cultures: Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes
E-Books
Author/Creator
Manitoba Education
Citizenship and Youth
School Programs Division
Description
The Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education, Kindergarten to Grade 12 lead to a consultation process regarding curricula. The framework developed is grounded in tradition and attempts to accommodate differences.
Knowing, Growing Showing: Indigenous Consumer and Financial Literacy: Research to Practice
E-Books
Author/Creator
Troy Meston
Tony Dreise
Kon and the Circle of Life
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Saskatchewan
Description
Primary reading level storybook.
Land-Based Learning: A Case Study Report for Educators Tasked with Integrating Indigenous Worldviews into Classrooms
Alternate Title
2016 Indigenous Innovation That Works
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
André Rebeiz and Max Cooke
Max Cooke
Description
Looks at the H’a H’a Tumxulaux Outdoor Education Program located in Trail, British Columbia which is targeted at 12-15 year-olds.
Land, Language, and Learning: Inuit Share Experiences and Expectations of Schooling
Theses
Author/Creator
Alesha D. Moffat
Description
Education Dissertation (PhD) -- York University, 2017.
The Language of Success
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Cherrington
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 2, Rescuing Critically Endangered Native American Languages, Summer, 2007
Description
Looks at the success of an Alabama school, which is largely due to the introduction of a language and culture program.