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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
National Forum, vol. 71, no. 2, Spring, 1991, p. 7
Description
Brief general discussion of Montana's American Indian enrolment statistics, problems encountered when tribal colleges apply for accreditation and a cooperative effort by three institutions to ease the transition from tribal colleges to four-year institutions.
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.