Theses
Author/Creator
John L. Garland
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Maryland, College Park, 2010.
Restoring the Balance: First Nations Women,
Community, and Culture
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
María del Carmen Rodríguez de France
The International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, 2010, pp. 1-4
Description
Book review of: Restoring the Balance edited by Gail Guthrie Valaskakis, Madeleine Dion Stout, and Eric Guimond.
The Role of Cultural Affiliation in the Academic Adjustment and Performance of Canadian Aboriginal University Students
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Louise R. Alexitch
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 3, 2010, pp. 66-82
Description
Comments on the high attrition rate of Aboriginal students.
The Role of the Village Liaison in Alaska Postsecondary Education
Theses
Author/Creator
Arlys Brinkop Loew
Description
[Education] Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of San Francisco, 1984.
Science Education in Rural America: Adaptations for the Ivory Tower
Theses
Author/Creator
Gregory S. Van Doren
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2010
Seven Steps to a Finer First Nations Education Program
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Isha Thompson
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 6, September 2010, p. 22
Description
Comments on the discussion at the 31st Assembly of First Nations regarding the need for education parity for First Nations youth compared to non-Aboriginal youth.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.
The Sixties Scoop: Implications for Social Workers and Social Work Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emily Alston-O’Connor
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. [53]-61
Description
Discusses the impact of residential schools and the forced removal of children for the purposes of foster care or adoption. Argues that current practices and training must take into account the damage inflicted by the drive for assimilation and incorporate the Aboriginal worldview when dealing with clients.
Social Determinants of Mental Health and Well-Being Among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Alternate Title
Mental Health and Well-Being Among Aboriginal Peoples
Theses
Author/Creator
Susan Wingert
Description
Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 2010.
The Society of Indian Psychologists
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gayle Morse
Pamela Deters
Jacqueline Gray
Communique, Special Section: Indigenous Peoples: Promoting Psychological Healing and Well-Being, August 2010, pp. lxix-lxxi
Description
Comments on the 23rd annual retreat and convention of the Society of Indian Psychologists.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll to page LXIX to access.
Some Elements of American Indian Pedagogy from an Anishinaabe Perspective
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lawrence W. Gross
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 11-26
Description
Talks about course assignments and works by authors Francis Densmore, M. Inez Hilger, and Roger Spielmann.
Specialized Training in the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program: A Case Study
Theses
Author/Creator
Rita E. Bouvier
Description
Indian and Northern Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1984.
Standing Strong Task Force Report & Recommendations: Acknowledging the Past, Learning form the Present, Looking to the Future
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mash Koh Wee Kah Pooh Win = Standing Strong Task Force
Description
Task force was struck by Ryerson University to examine Egerton Ryerson's colonial legacy in the field of education and how best to deal with commemorations of him located on the campus.
State of Equity in Education Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle
Description
Examines progress on the Calls to Action published in the previous year's report and results of survey of Winnipeg school divisions and faculties of education in Manitoba with respect to school trustee representation, number of Indigenous teachers, employment equity policies, staff profile, student profile, and student enrollment in Bachelor of Education programs.
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Strengthening Indigenous Australian Perspectives in Allied Health Education: A Critical Reflection
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Danielle Manton
Megan Williams
International Journal of Indigenous Health, vol. 16, no. 1, Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples, 2021, pp. 223-242
Description
Looks at ways to address health inequality for Indigenous Australian populations by adding Indigenous perspectives into health practices.
A Study of Shared Governance: Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Karen Gayton Comeau
Description
Study looks at collaborations and discrepancies between faculty, administration and the Board of Trustee at the College located on the Lummi Nation.
A Study on Nursing Education: A Consensus on Ideal Programs For Aboriginal Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Michèle Lucie Parent
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Capella University, 2010.
Supporting Aboriginal Student Success: Report of the LE,NONET Research Project
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sarah Hunt
Chris Lalonde
Yvonne Rondeau
Supporting Native American Students along STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Math] Education Pathways: Findings from an Exploratory Study of South Dakota's Educational Landscape
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Becky Carroll
Heather Mitchell
Pamela Tambe
Mark St. John
Description
Study examined learning experiences of students in mathematics and science programs, barriers to continuing education in those fields, and existing supports for transition process. Contains stories of four individuals.
Taking Action for First Nations Post-Secondary Education: Access, Opportunity, and Outcomes: Discussion Paper
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The First Nations Post-Secondary Education: Access
Opportunity and Outcomes Panel
Description
Presents a dialogue between AFN members to inform and advance a policy regarding the need to support post-secondary education and skills training for First Nations youth and adults.
Teaching and Learning With Traditional Indigenous Knowledge in the Tall Grass Plains
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kathleen J. Martin
James J. Garrett
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 30, no. 2, 2010, pp. 289-314
Description
Looks at 2 projects, a summer study based on holistic learning and a medicine wheel garden project in support of an interdisciplinary approach to the natural sciences.
"They Don't Know Me!" Counterportraits of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Women Distance Learners Living in North Central Arizona
Theses
Author/Creator
Kathleen Mullin Stemmler
Description
Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ed.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 2010.
To Publish or Not To Publish: Some Faculty Choose Not to Publish While Others See Advantages
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joanna Vance
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 3, Tribal College Faculty, Spring, 2010, pp. 22-26
Description
Discussion of whether or not tribal college university faculty should publish research papers in academic journals.
Towards the Financial Accessibility of Lifelong Learning: A First Nations Perspective: Paper Presented to the Advisory Committee on Financial Accessibility of Education (ACFAE)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Council (FNEC)
Description
Paper addresses access to funding for creation and operation of educational institutions as well as financial support for individuals.
Training Opportunities in Aboriginal Business, Community and Economic Development Being Offered Through Aboriginal Organizations
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert J. Oppenheimer
Tom O'Connell
Warren Weir
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 19-25
Description
Looks at the development of a training courses by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) and the Council for the Development Officers (CANDO).
Transformative Travel: Experiences in Mexico, NYC Change Student's lives
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Barbara Ellen Sorensen
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 22, no. 2, Crossing Borders, Winter, 2010
Description
Reflections from students, who travelled to Chiapas, Mexico and New York City, include personal growth and a broader understanding of world issues.
Transition: The Journey From Tribal Colleges to Four-Year Institutions
Theses
Author/Creator
Jeanette R. Gravdahl
Description
Educational Leadership Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Dakota, 2010.
The Tribally Controlled Colleges in the 1980s: Higher Education's Best Kept Secret
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Norman T. Oppelt
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, 1984, pp. 27-45
Description
Presents the history of the founding of sixteen tribally controlled colleges on American western reservations between 1968 and 1978.
Turtle Mountain Teachers Train Change Agents
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carmelita Lamb
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 22, no. 2, Crossing Borders, Winter, 2010
Description
Contends that well trained teachers are the most sought after item on the schools list of wanted items.
Twelfth Year for Awards of Excellence
Alternate Title
SaskTel Honours Aboriginal Youth
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 6, June 2010, pp. 1-2
Description
Comments on the annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence, and highlights the achievements of some exceptional youth.
Article found on pages 1 and 2.
Understanding Academic Success For Onkwehonwe (Indigenous) Students Through the Use of an Onkwehonwe'neha (Indigenous Methodology)
Theses
Author/Creator
Ashley Victoria Dorothy Johnson
Description
Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--Wilfrid Laurier University, 2010.
University of Regina Aboriginal Student Centre
Alternate Title
U of R Aboriginal Student Centre
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
University of Regina
U of R Aboriginal Student Centre
Description
Website has links to a newsletter, information on self-declaration, program information, events and workshops, a photo and video gallery, a list of staff members, information on scholarships, and contact information.
Voices of the Land: Indigenous Design and Planning from the Prairies
E-Books
Author/Creator
Indigenous Design and Planning Students’ Association
Walking in the Good Way/Loterihwakwarihsion Tsi Ihse: Aboriginal Social Work Education
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Roy Todd
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2010, pp. 134-135
Description
Book review of: Walking in the Good Way/Loterihwakwarihsion Tsi Ihse: Aboriginal Social Work Education edited by Ingrid Thompson Cooper and Gail Stacey Moore.
All reviews on one pdf. Scroll to page 134 to read review.
Watching the Tide Come In: An Aboriginal Participant Reflects on Participating in the HIV Research Field and the University Without Walls Program
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Doris O'Brien-Teengs
Canadian Journal of Aboriginal Community-Based HIV/AIDS Research, vol. 3, Winter, 2010, pp. 31-32
Description
Editorial discussing participation in a cross cultural learning exchange.
Weeding Out or Developing Capacity? Challenges for Aboriginal Teacher Education
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julian Kitchen
Lorenzo Cherubini
Lyn Trudeau
Janie Hodson
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 56, no. 2, Summer, 2010, pp. 107-123
Description
Presents results from interviews conducted with Aboriginal teachers about their educational experiences in Ontario.
What Kind of Learning? For What Purpose?: Reflections on a Critical Adult Education Approach to Online Social Work and Education Courses Serving Indigenous Distance Learners
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margaret Kovach
Harpell Monty Montgomery
Critical Social Work, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Indigenous Issue, 2010, pp. 27-41
Description
Looks at online learning with a historical review of adult education & its lack of engagement with Indigenous knowledge. Also discusses need to create culturally sensitive technology designed to include Indigenous knowledge.
The Whiteman's Aborigine
Theses
Author/Creator
Jeanine Leane
Description
Arts and Social Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Technology, Sydney, 2010.
Why Do Indigenous Students Succeed at University?
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Maree Toombs
Don Gorman
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 34, no. 1, January/February 2010, pp. 14-16
Description
Comments on the relationship between adversity and resilience in efficacious students.
Written Out of History: A Critical Analysis of Political Science and Policy Studies
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Terry Scott Ketchum
Indigenous Policy Journal , vol. 21, no. 3, Fall, 2010
Description
Looks at the absence of Native Americans' political issues and systems of governance in the discipline of Political Science.