Ecosystems, Society, and Health: Pathways through Diversity, Convergence, and Integration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cheryl Bartlett
Murdena Marshall
Albert Marshall
Marilyn Iwama
Description
Pre-publication version of chapter to be published in Convergence, and Integration edited by Lars K. Hallstrom, Nicholas P. Guehlstorf and Margot W. Parkes.
Journal of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies, vol. 10, no. 1, 2012, pp. [77]-114
Description
Focus group consisting of members from Blackfoot community including students, faculty and teachers discuss what is needed for Aboriginal success in post-secondary education with a specific focus on science.
In interview, Manitoba Treaty Commissioner argues that while the education system should remove barriers and help Aboriginal students to achieve, it should not compromise standards.
Duration: 28:55.
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 17, [Indigenizing and Decolonizing Environmental Education], 2012, pp. 159-172
Description
Author discusses her involvement in the Development Partnerships in Higher Education (DelPHE) project and the process developing an education for sustainable development theory suited to the context of the country of Lesotho.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ivan Ozbolt
Description
Comments on a course teaching the language and strategies on how to teach in immersion settings.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Final report on a pilot program delivered in Nunavut from 2006-2009 which produced 21 graduates. Summarizes history, development, and evaluation of program.
A Literature Review Focused on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and E-Learning in the Context of Te Reo Maori and Kaupapa Maori Education: Report to the Ministry of Education
Reviews key research findings relating to the challenges Aboriginal people face when making the transition from K–12 to Postsecondary Education and what factors lead to successful transitions.
Journal of Career and Technical Education, vol. 25, no. 2, Winter, 2010, pp. 8-16
Description
Study surveyed seven teachers from the Great Plains Technical College in an effort to see if their attitudes might influence the high retention rate at the institution.
Recommends that Federal government remove funding cap for post-secondary students, develop a plan to extend non-repayable student financial assistance to Métis and Non-status First Nations, and continue support for Aboriginal controlled education.
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.