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Agricultural and Rural Working Paper Series ; Working Paper ; no. 46
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robin P. Armstrong
Description
Discusses extent of well-being, changes since 1986, possible strategies for improvement, and compares conditions to those found in non-Aboriginal population. Data drawn from 1996 Census of Population.
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.
Guidelines for Strengthening Indigenous Languages
Documents & Presentations
Description
Document sets a foundation for the continued learning and promotion of heritage languages for Elders, parents, children and educators. Provides recommendation for implementation of goals set out in foundational document.
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.
The Haudenosaunee Flag Raising: Cultural Symbols and Intercultural Contact
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephanie J. Waterman
Philip P. Arnold
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 125-144
Description
Provides a brief overview of the Haudenosaunee, the Onondaga Nation and the schools involved in the flag raising.
"He's Won, But He's Lost It": Applying a Samoa Gender Lens to Education Outcomes
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tagaloatele Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 2, Ngaahi Lea a e Kakai Pasifika: Endangered Pacific Languages and Cultures, 2010, pp. 143-154
Description
Discusses how cultural expectations influence male and female educational achievement and looks at ways to address better educational participation and accomplishment.
"He Said It All In Navajo!": Indigenous Language Immersion in Early Childhood Classrooms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Louise Lockard
Jennie De Groat
International Journal of Multicultural Education, vol. 12, no. 2, 2010, pp. 1-14
Description
Describes historical and social foundations of the Navajo Headstart immersion program.
Healing of the Canoe Curriculum Training Manual
Alternate Title
HOC Curriculum Training Manual
Healing of the Canoe: A Life Skills Curriculum Training for Native Youth
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth Curriculum
Three-site Healing of the Canoe Survey Results, 2018-2019
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suquamish Tribe
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington
Description
Developed to address problems of youth suicide and substance abuse through a sense of cultural belonging and revitalization.
The Health and Well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Parental Report From the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007
Alternate Title
The National Survey of Children's Health 2007: American Indians/Alaska Natives
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Description
Looks at data for parental perceptions of health from unique communities and environments in seven states and presents indicators in the family environment that may support or threaten families and children.
Health is Life in Balance: Students and Communities Explore Healthy Lifestyles in a Culturally Based Curriculum
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lynn Aho
Joni Ackerman
Shelley Bointy
Marilyn Cuch
Mary Hindelang ... [et al.]
Pimatisiwin, vol. 8, no. 3, Winter, 2010, pp. 151-168
Description
Looks at a curriculum, designed for Tribal Schools, that integrates science and Native American traditions to educate students on the importance of nutrition and physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.
The Health of First Nations Living Off-Reserve, Inuit, and Métis Adults in Canada: The Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Inequalities in Health
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Health Research Working Paper Series
Working Paper (Statistics Canada); no. 4
E-Books
Author/Creator
Rochelle Garner
Gisèle Carrière
Claudia Sanmartin
Longitudinal Health and Administrative Data Research Team
Healthy Foods for Navajo Schools: Discoveries From the First Year of a Navajo Farm to School Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shawn Newell
Description
Discusses program linking a farm with a Navajo community-based charter elementary school and looks at general issues which should be considered when forming such a partnership.
The Healthy Living in Two Worlds Project: An Inclusive Model of Curriculum Development
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Hilary N. Weaver
Journal of Indigenous Voices in Social Work, vol. 1, no. 1, February 2010, pp. 1-18
Description
Discusses a wellness curriculum for urban Native American youth aged 9-13.
Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Student Activities
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Ningwakwe's Healthy Life Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christopher McGruer
Description
Accompanied by Teacher's Guide.
Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Teacher's Guide
Alternate Title
Ningwakwe's Healthy Life Series
E-Books
Author/Creator
Christopher McGruer
Description
Story of a fist-time mother who consults two sources for information: her doctor for scientific view of birth and her grandmother for nurturing and traditional support.
For use with Healthy Pregnancy: Jenny's Story: Student Activities.
Hearts Around the Fire: First Nations Women Talk about Protecting and Preserving First Nations Cultures in Saskatchewan Public Education
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Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 10-02
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Laura L. M. Whiteman
Description
Summarizes thesis exploring the introduction of Indigenous knowledge into mainstream education systems.
Full Thesis.
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Alanis Obomsawin
Description
Classroom version of documentary about Shannen's Dream, a campaign for on-reserve access to the same educational opportunities and facilities as other Canadian children.
Duration: 59:59.
Related material:
Mini-Lesson.
Honouring Tradition: Reframing Native Art
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21st Century Learning – Links to Our Collection
Twenty-First Century Learning - Links to Our Collection
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Glenbow Museum
Description
Presents digitized images and lesson plans to enhance teaching and learning about First Nations art.
Hope and Resilience: Suicide Prevention in the Arctic
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Organizing Committee
Peter Bjerregaard
Gert Mulvad
Flemming Stenz
Stina W. Berthelsen ... [et al.]
Description
Looks at the recommendations that were generated by youth, researchers, practitioners and policy makers in four workshops during the seminar.
"November 7-8, 2009. Conference Report"
How Should Young Indigenous Children be Prepared for Learning? A Vision of Early Childhood Education for Indigenous Children
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Eunice Romero-Little
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 7-27
Description
Concludes that "early childhood educators should encourage and support Indigenous parents', families', and communities' efforts to ensure that their children acquire their Indigenous languages and cultures by identifying, embracing and incorporating Indigenous perspectives on how children learn in early childhood programs and classrooms".
I Am But a Little Woman
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Nunavut Animation Lab
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Gyu Oh
Description
Animated version of a poem written in 1927. No dialogue. Acommpanying material: I am But a Little Woman: Lesson Plan.
Duration: 4:39.
I Am But a Little Woman: Lesson Plan
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[Nunavut Animation Lab]
Documents & Presentations
Description
Guide to accompany film, I am But a Little Woman. Target audience grades one to three in the subject areas First Nations, Fine Arts, and Visual Arts.
I Can Do Everything: Family Influence on American Indian Women's Educational Aspirations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maureen Snow Andrade
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 52, no. 1, 2013, pp. 3-25
Description
Comments on the low percentage of Native Americans that enroll in higher education and discusses some of the reasons for this.
Idle No More: A Protest for Aboriginal Rights
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New in Review ; March 2013
Documents & Presentations
Description
Teacher resource guide.
The Image of the Child from the Perspective of Plains Cree Elders and Plains Cree Early Childhood Teachers
Theses
Author/Creator
Janine May Akerman
Description
Elementary Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
The Impact of Cedar Rapids on Special Education in Arizona American Indian School Districts
Theses
Author/Creator
Eugene Ray Thompson
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Arizona State University, 2001.
Implementing Montana's Indian-Education-for-All Initiative in a K-5 Public School: Implications for Classroom Teaching, Education Policy, and Native Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Phyllis Ngai
Peter Koehn
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 50-68
Description
Discusses whether the program changed attitudes toward American Indians among young learners and therefore potentially improve interracial relationships among Native Americans and non-Native Americans.
Improving Academic Performance Among Native American Students: A Review of the Research Literature
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
William G. Demmert
Description
Covers several themes: early childhood development, language and culture programs, teaching and curriculum, community involvement, student characteristics, and factors contributing to post-secondary success. Current as of 2001.
Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Métis People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terrance Pelletier
Michael Cottrell
Rosalind Hardie
Description
Consists of literature review of effective practices, sampling of Saskatchewan Lighthouse Programs, and survey of student and parent perceptions of educational issues.
Improving First Nations Children's Health With Social Justice Education For All Children
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Child, Youth and Family Health
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marlyn Bennett
Andrea Auger
Description
Looks social justice awareness and the role of educators and schools to provide socially conscious education. Provides examples of social justice initiatives.
Improving Outcomes for Indigenous Students: The Workbook and Guide for School Educators
Alternate Title
What Works. The Work Program
E-Books
Author/Creator
What Works Team
Improving the Education Outcomes of Aboriginal People Living Off-Reserve: A Discussion of Delivery Models
Alternate Title
Colloquium on Improving the Educational Outcomes of Aboriginal People Living Off-Reserve
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit
Description
Colloquium had six themes: policy questions, context of K-12 education, curriculum questions, transitions from education on-reserve to off-reserve, governance and service delivery and publicly regulated education systems.
In Brief: Idle No More
Alternate Title
In Brief (Ontario Justice Education Network)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Justice Education Network
Description
Background and history of the movement, explanation of the Acts involved, and discussion questions.
For use in Grades 10, 11, and 12 classrooms.
"In From the Margins": Government of Saskatchewan Policies to Support Métis Learning, 1969-1979
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jonathan Anuik
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 83-99, 154
Description
Discusses the successes and failures by the provincial government on their attempts to modernize schools, and promote racial tolerance and cross-cultural understanding.
Incorporating a Multi-Method Assessment Model in Schools That Serve First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Learners
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alice Johnston
Tim Claypool
Native Studies Review, vol. 19, no. 2, 2010, pp. 121-138
Description
Looks at constructive assessment strategies, that could be incorporated into classroom practice, to meet the needs of Indigenous students.
Indian Control of Indian Education: Reflections and Envisioning the Next 40 Years
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Pidgeon
Jo-ann Archibald
Marissa Muñoz
Verna J. Kirkness
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 36, no. 1, Indian Control of Indian Education--40 Years Later, 2013, pp. 5-35
Description
Features interviews with Indigenous scholars about the policy document and a critique of the proposed Bill on First Nations Education.
Indian Education: Did the No Child Left Behind Act Leave Indian Students Behind? Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs United States Senate: One Hundred Eleventh Congress: Second Session: June 17, 2010
Alternate Title
Senate Hearing ; 111-713
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Byron L. Dorgan
John Barrasso
Daniel K. Inouye
Kent Conrad
Daniel K. Akaka ... [et al.]
Description
Discussion on Indian education and the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Indian Education for All Model Teaching Units: Language Arts - Elementary Level, Volume One
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Education for All Unit, Montana Office of Public Instruction
Description
Lesson plans for use with the stories The Little Duck Sikihpsis, The Good Luck Cat, Jingle Dancer, The Moccasins, and Red Parka Mary.
Indian Education for All Model Teaching Units: Language Arts - Elementary Level, Volume Two
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indian Education for All Unit, Montana Office of Public Instruction
Description
Lesson plans for use with the stories Where Did You Get Your Moccasins?, The Gift of the Bitterroot, Beaver Steals Fire: A Salish Coyote Story, and The War Shirt.
Indian Education for All Traditional Games Unit
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Indian Education for All International Traditional Games
Indian Education for All Unit
Traditional Games Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
International Games Society
Description
Resource contains instructions for specific games suitable in Kindergarten to Grade Ten classrooms.
Indigenizing Environmental Education: Conceptualizing Curriculum that Fosters Educational Leadership
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrejs Kulnieks
Kelly Young
Dan Roronhiakewen Longboat
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 5, no. 1, 2013, pp. 65-81
Description
Promotes reform to Canadian educational curriculum which could close a gap between environmental education and Indigenous Knowledge (IK).
Indigenizing the Curriculum: The Importance of Story
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Helen Armstrong
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 5, no. 1, 2013, pp. 37-64
Description
Discusses the program, Community-based Aboriginal Curriculum Initiatives, which promotes story as means of indigenous content.
Indigenous Children's Education as Linguistic Genocide and a Crime Against Humanity? A Global View
Alternate Title
Gáldu Čála ; no. 1, 2010
Galdu Cala ; no. 1, 2010
E-Books
Author/Creator
Tove Skutnabb-Kangas
Robert Dunbar
Indigenous Early Childhood Care and Education (IECCE) Curriculum Framework for Africa: A Focus on Context and Contents
Alternate Title
Fundamentals of Teacher Education Development ; 6
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Patience O. Awopegba
Esther A. Oduolowu
A. Bame Nsamenang
Description
Booklet provides the curriculum framework for the modules developed which focus on both the care and education for the African child.
Indigenous Education in Comparative Perspective: Global Opportunities For Reimagining Schools
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Cottrell
International Journal For Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education , vol. 1, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 223-227
Description
Compares educational policies and learning conditions of Indigenous education in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.