Aboriginal Education in Canada: A Plea For Integration
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[John W. Friesen
Virginia Lyons Friesen]
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Chapter Four in book: Aboriginal Education in Canada: A Plea For Integration by John W. Lyons Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen.
Presents learning opportunities for non-Aboriginal educators.
Society and Natural Resources, vol. 15, no. 4, April 2002, pp. 345-358
Description
Authors address the myths surrounding aboriginal peoples' relationships with the environment through use of a case study of the Vuntut Gwitchin which illustrates ideology, resource use and management practice.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 26, no. 2, Populations et Migrations / Populations and Migrations, 2002, pp. 107-131
Description
Discusses how despite the influence of Christianity and although no longer associated with the Inuit shaman, the concept of the Tuurngait still permeates the worldview of contemporary Inuit.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 9, no. 2, 1985, pp. 33-48
Description
Describes a case study approach, of a teaching experience, employing a dialogue that will lead to a greater level of respect and application of traditions.
Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, vol. 29, no. 1, Symposium of Native American Wellness, March 2002, pp. [55-75]
Description
Discusses the effectiveness of the RFL questionnaire in assessing youth suicide risk and as a tool for addressing the gap between European therapies and traditional healing.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 9, no. 3, Prophets: Religious Leaders and Revitalization Movements, Summer, 1985, pp. 325-333
Description
Explores the Waptashi or Feather Religion and its leader Jake Hunt. Waptashi is a combination of the Washani faith and the Indian Shaker Church where the Eagle is the supreme being who communicates through Jake Hunt.