Review of the significant growth in Indigenous post-secondary education enrolment as a result of establishing interest-free loans and the lifting of enrolment caps.
Literature review identifies secondary information in these areas: barriers to employment, career aspirations, rates of success and factors associated with them, and comparison to non-Aboriginal youth.
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, vol. 7, no. 1, January 2010, p. article no. 22
Description
Examines pre- and post-survey study results of high school students attending a week long residency program by looking at student perception between those on reserve and those off reserve.
The Canadian Geographer, vol. 54, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. 417-440
Description
Looks at Canadian and world studies at an Ontario secondary school and the need for more inclusive perceptions of Aboriginal People within geography related curriculums.
Making it Happen: Strengthening First Nation, Inuit and Metis Human Resources
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fjola Hart-Wasekeesikaw
Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada
Description
Review undertaken to develop recommendations for a best practice framework. Focused on background to the current poor health status of Aboriginals and identifying challenges facing nursing profession in dealing with these issues.
Reports on the initiatives undertaken by six Canadian nursing schools: Langara College, University of Alberta, Laurentian University, Trent University, Nova Scotia Community College, and St. Francis Xavier University in response to the Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety in Nursing Education: a Framework for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nursing document.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-19
Description
Contends that the nineteen Native American college students interviewed in this study persist in college due to the culture of their families and communities rather than that of the educational institutions.
IPAC [Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada]-RCPSC [Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada] Family Medicine Curriculum Development Working Group
Description
Includes sections for facilitators and learners as well as list of readings and resources. Uses simulated office oral as teaching tool.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Native Activism, Fall, 2010, pp. 30-31
Description
Discussion on the goals of the Tumitchiat Leadership Summit in Barrow, Alaska, including maintaining the Inupiaq culture and encouraging youth to carry on with higher education.
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 6-25
Description
Examines how cultural and traditional Aboriginal knowledge can improve social work and human service field education for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.
Mentoring For Diversity in HIV/AIDS To Strengthen Research Capacity
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karina L. Walters
Jane M. Simoni
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 99, Supplement 1, April 2009, pp. S71-S76
Description
Researchers are working to reduce barriers in academia by incorporating Indigenous worldviews, and building relationships and capacity with research partners.
Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, vol. 36, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 1-17
Description
Presents an overview of First Nations and post-secondary education followed by a case study of two programs developed by the Simon Fraser University's Integrated Studies Program: Aboriginal Community Economic Development and Aboriginal Community Economic Development and Business Studies.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 6, June 2009, p. 17
Description
Comments on a post-humous education degree accepted at the Spring 2009 convocation by the honoured woman's daughter.
Article located by scrolling to page 17.
Dissecting Internal Community Barriers and Subsequent Devaluation of Indigenous Graduates: A Discussion on Stereotypes, Knowledge, Power and Social Space Based on an
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 20, no. 4, Tribal College Leadership and Vision, Summer, 2009
Description
Reports on interviews that were given to eight Native American college presidents from the United States in which they were asked about their goals, challenges of their jobs, and other inquiries.
CCPA Monitor, vol. 17, no. 3, July/August 2010, p. 16
Description
Professor discusses her philosophy of action education and education for social change, which involves a responsibility to make a difference in the community.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 12, December 2009, p. 22
Description
Comments on the Circle of Courage model used to train educators based on First Nations' philosophy which includes belonging, mastery, independence and generosity.
Article located by scrolling to page 22.
Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Thomas Goldfinch
Catherine Layton
Timothy McCarthy
Description
Introduces a pilot project aimed to foster cultural intelligence and awareness in students.
Paper from Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 5, May 2010, p. 1,20
Description
Discusses the difficulties facing the Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon First Nations University of Canada campuses.
Article found on page 1 and by scrolling to page 20.
Canadian Journal of Education , vol. 32, no. 4, 2009, p. [817]‐849
Description
Surveyed 30 graduates of the Indian Teacher Education Program at the University of Saskatchewan for their views on the adequacy of preparation for teaching and improvements that could be made to the program.
Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 225-240
Description
Studies the data of an online survey responded to by twenty-two Aboriginal students, notes the highest stressors and makes recommendations for continued assessment.