A Literature Review Focused on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and E-Learning in the Context of Te Reo Māori and Kaupapa Māori Education: Report to the Ministry of Education
Alternate Title
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
E-Books
Author/Creator
Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai
Hans Tiakiwai
A Literature Review of Factors that Support Successful Transitions by Aboriginal People from K–12 to Postsecondary Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Amanda Parriag
Paul Chaulk
Mary-Doug Wright
Wendy MacDonald
Description
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.
Literature Review: The Literature on Building Post-Secondary Success
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Abele
Katherine Graham
Description
Literature review on educational success based on five themes.
“Lives, Breathes, and Thrives”: Can American Indian Students With Disabilities Access Tribal College Websites?
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Z. W. Taylor
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 59, no. 2/3, Summer/Fall, 2020, pp. 146-168
Description
Looks at the inaccessibility of tribal college websites and support available for Indigenous students with disabilities.
Living-Learning Communities and Ethnicity: A Study on Closing the Achievement Gap at [a] Regional University
Theses
Author/Creator
Jason Loyd Bewley
Description
Higher Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Texas, 2010.
Mainstream Colleges Could Learn From Tribal Colleges
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kurt Umbhau
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 4, Native American Studies, Summer, 2010, pp. 8-9
Description
Describes the importance tribal colleges place on their intellectual assets including people, histories and communities.
Making a Diversity Difference: Stories of Leadership in Creating a More Inclusive Nursing Profession
Theses
Author/Creator
Lois Elaine Berry
Description
Education Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.
Managing Racial Risk in the U.S. University of the Twenty-First Century: Racial Theme Parties, Administrative Management, and Strategic Resistance
Theses
Author/Creator
Teresa M. Ramos
Description
Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012.
Maori Cowboys, Maori Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alice Te Punga Somerville
American Quarterly, vol. 62, no. 3, September 2010, pp. 663-685
Description
Examines Maori articulations of identification with other Indigenous groups in comparative Indigenous studies.
Mapping Indigenous Futures: Creating a Native Voice in Higher Education
Alternate Title
Simon Ortiz and Labriola Center Lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture and Community
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kathryn Shanley
Description
Kathryn Shanley speaks about Indigenous people around the world.
Duration: 1:11:21.
Mapping the Landscape: Indigenous Skills Training and Jobs in Canada
Alternate Title
Skills Next
E-Books
Author/Creator
Max Skudra
Andrew Avgerinos
Karen E. McCallum
The Master of Aboriginal Social Work Program: Elders and Culture Camp as the Foundation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Sanderson
Native Social Work Journal, vol. 8, Indigenous Social Work Practices and Theories, August 2012, pp. 91-104
Description
Discusses an experimental Masters degree program held in a Saskatchewan First Nation community.
Math and Science Instructors’ Perceptions of Their American Indian Students at a Sub-Baccalaureate Technical College: A Delphi Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carsten Schmidtke
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.
Medaling in Education: Elder of the Year Teaches TCU Students to Walk on Both Sides
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Luella N. Brien
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 3, Tribal College Faculty, Spring, 2010, pp. 13-15
Description
Highlights the contributions Joesph Medicine Crow has made towards tribal education.
Media Focus Only on Negative in FNUC Travails
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, January 29, 2010, p. A11
Description
Discusses concerns raised following allegations of financial irregularities at First Nations University of Canada.
Methodological Métissage: An Interpretive Indigenous Approach to Environmental Education Research
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Greg Lowan-Trudeau
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, vol. 17, [Indigenizing and Decolonizing Environmental Education], 2012, pp. 113-130
Description
Author issues invitation to researchers from all cultural backgrounds to engage with Indigenous knowledge, philosophies, and methodologies.
Mindful of the Past, Yarlott Leads With an Eye to the Future
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Heidi M. Sherick
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 23, no. 4, Investing in Education, Empowering Tribal Communities, Summer, 2012
Description
Interview on ethical leadership with the president of a tribal college.
Multimedia Technology and Indigenous Language Revitalization: Practical Education Tools and Applications Used Within Native Communities
Theses
Author/Creator
Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla
Description
Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2010.
National Aboriginal Caucus: Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Recommendations for Budget 2012
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Aboriginal Caucus
Description
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.
National Indian Education Association
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
Description
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.
National Indian Education Association: 2012 Legislative Agenda: Advocacy Briefing
Alternate Title
2012 Legislative Agenda: Advocacy Briefing
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
Description
Outlines key positions and legislation regarding Native education.
Native American Educational Leadership in the Pacific Northwest
Theses
Author/Creator
Denise Bill
Description
Educational Leadership and Policy Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Washington, 2012.
The Native American Mascot Controversy: A Handbook
Alternate Title
American Indian Imagery and the Miseducation of America
Defensive Dialogues: Native American Mascots, Anti-Indianism, and Educational Institutions
Putting the Moccasin on the Other Foot: A Media History of the "Fighting Whities"
The Problems with Native American Mascots
What the "Fighting Sioux" Tells Us about White People
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Laurel R. Davis
Robert Jensen
Ellen J. Staurowsky
C. Richard King
Bruce E. Johansen
Description
Selection of essays from the book.
The Native American Mascot Controversy: A Handbook
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Elise Boxer
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 36, no. 4, 2012, pp. 177-179
Description
Book review of: The Native American Mascot Controversy edited by C. Richard King.
Review located by scrolling to page 177.
Native American Student Participation in Study Abroad: An Exploratory Case Study
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephen P. Wanger
Robin Starr Minthorn
Kathryn A. Weinland
Boomer Appleman
Michael James
Allen Arnold
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 36, no. 4, 2012, pp. 127-151
Description
Looks at participation, institutional policies and practices, barriers, facilitation and suggestions for further research on this topic.
Native American Students: Perceptions of Lived Experiences Attending a Small Predominately White University in the Upper Midwest
Theses
Author/Creator
Dennis Richard Simons
Description
[Teaching and Learning] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Dakota, 2010.
Native Views: Tribal College Scholars Value Culture, Language
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kurt Umbhau
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 4, Native American Studies, Summer, 2010, pp. 16-20
Description
Outlines the interests and goals of several tribal college student scholarship recipients.
Navigating Mainstream Higher Education: Examining the Experiences of Native Students Using Tinto's Interactionalist's Model
Theses
Author/Creator
Billie Jo Graham Harrington
Description
[Education?] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2012.
A Necessary Inclusion: Native Literature in Native Studies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Renate Eigenbrod
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 1-19
Description
Discussion on how and why Aboriginal literature should become an intrinsic component in the discipline of Native Studies.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 1.
Nehiyawiskwew Âcimowina: Attending to the Silences in the Lives of Cree Women in University
Theses
Author/Creator
Shauna Lynn Bruno
Description
Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2010.
Nez Perce College and Career Readiness: Wíiwyeteq’is "Growing into an Elder"
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Zoe Higheagle Strong
Emma M. McMain
Angel Sobotta
Joyce M. McFarland
Josiah Blackeagle Pinkham
Journal of Indigenous Research, vol. 8, 2020, pp. 1-18
Description
Discusses the Nez Perce Mentoring Project (NPMP) and the way it can prepare Indigenous youth for successful careers.
Ni con Dios ni con el Diablo: Tales of Survival, Resistance and Rebellion from a Reluctant Academic
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mariolga Reyes Cruz
Decolonization, vol. 1, no. 1, 2012, pp. 141-157
Description
The author reflects on her personal experiences of decolonization within the academia.
Nourishing the Learning Spirit: Living Our Way to New Thinking
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marie Battiste
Education Canada, vol. 50, no. 1, Winter, 2010, pp. 14-18
Description
Looks at the erosion of spirit, the Indigenous renaissance, and the potential of Indigenous knowledge.
Nurturing a Dream: The Support Program for Aboriginal Nursing Students
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Judith C. Kulig
Marilyn Lamb
Jason Solowoniuk
Roy Weaselfat
Chris Shade
et al.
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2010, pp. 89-106
Description
Looks at ways of ensuring success for Aboriginal nursing students in post-secondary educational institutions.
NWT Student Financial Assistance Program Review. Final Review Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terriplan Consultants
Description
An examination of the program for the years 2000 to 2011.
The Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dana Benner
Whispering Wind, vol. 39, no. 4, Issue 270, September-October 2010, pp. 18-19
Description
Speaks with Joel Queen instructor for fine arts program about the students and his teaching style.
OLC Recognized for Beating Retention Odds
Articles » General
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 23, no. 3, Technology and Culture, Spring, 2012
Description
Comments on four key approaches to help low-income, minority and adult students successfully earn a degree.
Olive Dickason at the University of Alberta
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rod MacLeod
Native Studies Review, vol. 21, no. 2, Special Issue, 2012, pp. 69-72
Description
Story of the hiring of Oliver Dickason, founder of academic study of First Nations history in Canada.
Olive's Initiation to Academia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Cornelius J. Jaenen
Native Studies Review, vol. 21, no. 2, Special Issue, 2012, pp. 59-62
Description
Looks at Olive Dickason's academic career and contribution to field of Native history in Canada.
Online Teaching: Navigating its Advantages, Disadvantages and Best Practices
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ahmed Al-Asfour
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 23, no. 3, Technology and Culture, Spring, 2012
Description
Comments on the advantages of on-line teaching and learning and offers tips and best practices for success.
An Oral Health Intervention for the Māori Indigenous Population of New Zealand: Oranga niho Māori (Māori oral health) as a Component of the Undergraduate Dental Curriculum in New Zealand
Alternate Title
An Oral Health Intervention for the Maori Indigenous Population of New Zealand: Oranga niho Maori (Maori oral health) as a Component of the Undergraduate Dental Curriculum in New Zealand
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Broughton
International Dental Journal, vol. 60, no. 3, suppl.2, June 2010, pp. 223-228
Description
Discusses Goal 5 which has the objective to develop and integrate Māori content in the undergraduate course.
Overcoming a Culture of Whiteness: Remaking Queen's University as a First Nations Thirdspace
Theses
Author/Creator
Claire Goodridge Grady-Smith
Description
Cultural Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2012.
Partnering for Future Generations: Case Studies of Aboriginal Programs and Services at Canadian Colleges and Institutes
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Association of Canadian Community Colleges
Description
Very brief descriptions of initiatives at 46 institutions.
Passionate Educator Receives Order of Merit
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 12, December 2010, p. 3
Description
Presents Myrna Yuzicapi, receipient of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, honoured for her devotion to Aboriginal students and education.
Article found by scrolling to page 3.
Pawnee Nation College: A Candidate for Accreditation
Theses
Author/Creator
Deanne Grant
Description
Community Governance Project towards (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2012.
Pedagogical Pathways for Indigenous Business Education: Learning from Current Indigenous Business Practices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Simon T. Berge
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, Special Section: Indigenizing Entrepreneurship , January 31, 2020
Description
Article examines business practices in three Arctic communities and discusses how these cooperative practices reflect community-centered, culturally rooted values.
Peek-Skee-Ton (Let's Talk): Co-Creating the Aboriginal Learner Post-Secondary Experience
Theses
Author/Creator
Michael Paul French
Description
Leadership Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2010.
Pelican Narrows Merasty Family's Academic Success Continues
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 7, July 2012, p. 18
Description
Looks at a family that eleven of eleven children graduated from post secondary education.
Article located by scrolling to page 18.
A Place Where I Feel Safe: Reconceptualizing the Aboriginal Resource Centre From the Perspective of Aboriginal University Students
Theses
Author/Creator
Natasha Lea Smith
Description
Public Issues Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Guelph, 2012.