[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 Powwow Unites Community
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 10, October 2009, p. 1
Description
Comments on the positive effects the annual back to school powwow, held at Oskayak High School in Saskatoon, had on the students and the community.
Article located on page 1.
Our Roots: Stampede School
Alternate Title
Our Roots: Canada's Local Histories Online
Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Website explores connection between the Treaty 7 First Nations and Calgary Stampede.
Our Way Is a Valid Way: Personal Educator Reflections: A WNCP Professional Development Resource for Teachers
E-Books
Author/Creator
Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education
Description
Related material: Our Way Is a Valid Way: Professional Educator Resource.
Our Way Is a Valid Way: Professional Educator Resource - A WNCP Professional Development Resource for Educators
E-Books
Author/Creator
Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education
Description
Related material: Our Way Is a Valid Way: Personal Educator Reflections.
Outsider Teacher/Insider Knowledge: Fostering Mohawk Cultural Competency for Non-Native Teachers
Theses
Author/Creator
Sharon Williams
Description
Education and Human Development Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Rochester, 2009.
Paddling Towards Resilience: Benefits of Canoeing For Vulnerable First Nations Children
Theses
Author/Creator
James Nicholas Skwarok
Description
Environmental Education and Communication Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2013.
Paper on First Nations Education Funding
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Council
Description
Discusses the financial resources needed to provide acceptable, quality education for students of all levels.
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.
Participatory Photography as a Means to Explore Young People's Experiences of Water Resource Change
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jennifer A. Fresque-Baxter
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 23, no. 4, Special Issue: Exploring the Governance Landscape of Indigenous Peoples and Water in Canada, Spring, 2013, pp. 1-17
Description
Calls on researchers and policy-makers to engage young people in the development of policies regarding water use and protection.
Pathways for First Nation and Métis Youth in the Oil Sands
Alternate Title
CPRN Research Report ; April, 2009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alison Taylor
Tracy L. Friedel
Lois Edge
Description
Examines the political, social, and economic influences on First Nation and Métis youth’s attitudes toward higher levels of education and career planning; and looks at some of the institutional and policy structures that support or hinder the ability of First Nation and Métis youth to finding pathways that will lead to sustained employment.
Pathways to Health and Healing - 2nd Report on the Health and Well-being of Aboriginal People in British Columbia: Provincial Health Officer's Annual Report 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
P. R. W. Kendall
Evan Adams
Rosemary Armour
Kelly Barnard
Lucy Barney ... [et al.]
Description
Update to 2001. Discusses determinants of health, pregnancy, infants and children, diseases and injuries, physical environment and health services.
Related material: The Health and Well-being of Aboriginal People in British Columbia (First Report).
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.
Pedagogies to Enhance Learning for Indigenous Students: Evidence-based Practice
E-Books
Author/Creator
Dale Kerwin
Harry Van Issum
Thelma Perso
Robert Funnell
Richard Niesche ... [et al.]
Pedagogy of the Fort: Curriculum, Aboriginal-Canadian Relations, and Indigenous Métissage
Theses
Author/Creator
Dwayne Trevor Donald
Description
Secondary Education Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Alberta, 2009.
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.
A Phenomenological Study of Kindergarten Suspension of Ojibwe Tribal Students in Two Rural Wisconsin Public Schools
Theses
Author/Creator
LaVonne Marie Goslin
Description
Education Thesis (Ed.D)--University of Minnesota, 2013.
Pilimmaksarniq: Working Together for the Common Good in Science Curriculum Development and Delivery in Nunavut
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Lewthwaite
Robert Renaud
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, vol. 9, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Science Education From Place: Best Practices on Turtle Island, 2009, pp. 154-172
Description
Outlines the mechanisms guiding and informing the development process.
Plain Talk 1: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
Alternate Title
Assembly of First Nations Plain Talks
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 1
Plain Talk ; book 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
KAIROS
Ed Bianchi
Suzanne Doerge
Chris Hiller
Dr. Rose-Alma J. McDonald
Description
Document is an interactive teaching tool that assists participants understand the historic relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Plain Talk 20: Plan For Student Success
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 20
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Presents a road map for enhancing student success.
Plain Talk 21: First Nations Performance Indicators Checklist
Alternate Title
It's Our Time First Nations Tool Kit
Plain Talk ; 21
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Assembly of First Nations]
Description
Advises reading on events, actions or behaviours that are important to a community in assessing their educational system.
Plants and Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Focuses on Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge.
Plants & Connection to Place
Alternate Title
Plants and Connection to Place
Yukon Grade 8 Cross-Curricular Unit
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Yukon First Nations Curriculum Working Group
Alyce Johnson
Liz Woods
Description
Teacher's guide.
Please Mind the Gaps: What We Don't Know about Young Aboriginal Children's Language and Literacy Development and How to Get Over it
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Description
Looks at ways to improve language, literacy, and quality of life for young Aboriginal children.
The Policing of Native Bodies and Minds: Perspectives on Schooling From American Indian Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia D. Quijada Cerecer
American Journal of Education, vol. 119, no. 4, August 2013, pp. 591-616
Description
Looks at how policy and leadership effects a group of American Indian high school students from the Pueblo Nation. Provides recommendations for research.
The Power of Place: Creating an Indigenous Charter School
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
J. Kay Fenimore-Smith
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 48, no. 2, 2009, pp. 1-17
Description
Discusses the challenging process involved in establishing a reservation-based charter high school.
Practitioner's Aboriginal Literacy Resource: A Program for a Holistic Ecology of Aboriginal Literacy
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kristian Urstad
Marla M. Pryce
Description
Looks at literacy and educational strategies, teaching literacy to Aboriginal learners and indigenizing the educational process.
Prince George Aboriginal Choice School: Community Engagement Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Chris Corrigan
Description
Process undertaken to gather input as to whether a designated Aboriginal K-12 school was desirable, how it should function, and what elements should be included in its curriculum.
Promising Practices and Programs in Aboriginal Languages
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre: Promising Practices and Programs in Aboriginal Languages
Animation Theme Bundle 3: [Learning Through Aboriginal Language]
E-Books
Author/Creator
Blue Quills First Nations College
Promising Practices in Supporting Success for Indigenous Students
E-Books
Author/Creator
David Istance
Rowena Phair
Judith Peterka
Peggy Furic
OECD Directorate for Education and Skills
Promising Practices Within Diverse Educational Systems
Alternate Title
Diverse Educational Systems and Learning Animation Theme Bundle Synthesis Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Description
Identifies successful practices in early learning, K-12 and post-secondary educational systems for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students.
Promoting Educational Success for Mi'kmaq Learners on Prince Edward Island
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fiona Walton
Basil Favaro
Tim Goddard
Danielle Frenette
Lisa Cooper ..... [et al.]
Description
Study initiated to create a profile of Mi'kmaq learners needs.
Provocations on Sneakers: The Multiple Significations of Athletic Shoes, Sport, Race, and Masculinity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dylan A. T. Miner
CR: The New Centennial Review, vol. 9, no. 2, Fall, 2009, pp. 73-107
Description
Looks at how the sneaker has become an object of cultural production, reflecting identity construction of youth subcultures.
Putting an End to the Silence: Educating Society about the Canadian Residential School System
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jamie Lee Kuhl
Bridges, vol. 2, no. 1, 2017, pp. 1-5
Description
Discusses the importance of revealing the truth regarding residential schools in order to promote healing and prevent repetition of mistakes.
Puzzles Rather Than Answers: Co-Constructing a Pedagogy of Experiential, Place-based and Critical Learning in Indigenous Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Kevin Barry O'Connor
Description
Integrated Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2009.
Qanukkanniq? The GN Report Card: Analysis & Recommendations
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
North Sky Consulting Group
Description
Overview of government services in Nunavut resulting from a series of public consultations.
Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change: Educational Resource
Alternate Title
Docs for Schools
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Suzanne Methot
Description
Teacher's guide for use with the documentary directed by Zacharias Kunuk, in which Elders and hunters discuss how global warming has impacted their way of life.
Qaqamiigux "to hunt for food and collect plants; subsistence": Head Start Traditional Foods Preschool Curriculum
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Moses Dirks
Julia Sargent
Tracy Stewart
Suanne Unger
Description
Provides series of lessons and activities to teach nutritional value of local, traditional foods. Structured into six units according to animals and plants found in the region.
Quebec First Nations Regional Health Survey - 2008: Chapter 4: Residential Schools
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Description
Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 21 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.
The Quest of Shiman-Chu: Questioning the Absolutes of Language, Culture, and Being
Theses
Author/Creator
Satoru Nakagawa
Description
Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2013.
Raise a Flag: Works from the Indigenous Art Collection (2000-2015): Education Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Onsite Gallery
OCAD University
Description
Exhibition features works by 33 artists which were drawn from the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Indigenous Art Collection.
[Ralph Paul. Part 1]
Alternate Title
At the Edge of Canada: Indigenous Research
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Ralph Paul
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Description
Interview with former English River First Nation Chief Ralph Paul about his life as chief and educator.
Duration: 29:40
[Ralph Paul. Part 2]
Alternate Title
At the Edge of Canada: Indigenous Research
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Ralph Paul
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Description
Interview with former English River First Nation Chief Ralph Paul about his life as chief and educator.
Duration: 28:40
The Raven Steals the Light
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Daniel Foreman
Sharlene Millang
Gabriel Lazarick
Kelly Davies
Wes Doyle
Description
Animated short of the Haida creation story.
Duration: 9:27.
Raven Tales: Traditional Quileute Stories of Bayak, the Trickster
Documents & Presentations
Description
Includes five stories: Raven and Bear; Raven and Fishduck; Raven and Mole; Raven and Skatefish; and Raven and Eagle.
Re-visioning the Future of Education for Native Youth
in Rural Schools and Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan C. Faircloth
Journal of Research in Rural Education, vol. 24, no. 9, 2009, pp. [1]-4
Description
Discuses the need for self-determination and local control in American Indian education as a means to ensure cultural preservation and growth.
Reading For Pleasure Among First Nations Students
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Lynn Rutley
Description
Provides lessons, containing ideas for connecting, processing and transforming, using First Nations literature.
Reclaiming Our Indigenous Voices: The Problem with Postcolonial Sub-Saharan African School Curriculum
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Edward Shizha
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 2, no. 1, September 2013, pp. 1-18
Description
Discusses the need to implement and integrate Indigenous knowledge into the African school system.