Education Matters, vol. 3, no. 1, Special Themed Issue: Indigenizing Education, 2015, p. [?]
Description
Reports results of interviews with five Saskatchewan and four Prince Edward Island principals. Challenges identified included pedagogical and curricular issues, student transition and attendance, legacy of residential schools and other parental issues, and financial and resource constraints. Participants provided examples of how their schools are trying to address these issues.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 18, no. 2, January 1979, pp. [28-32]
Description
Outlines criteria for a successful Native American program, lists some objectives and argues that changes should be initiated by educators and school administrators.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 187, no. 16, November 3, 2015, pp. E469-E470
Description
Reports on the health disparity that exists in Canada between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals and the ramifications going into the October 2015 federal election.
Aboriginal History, vol. 4, no. 2, 1980, pp. 223-225
Description
Book review of: Election in the Northern Territory 1974-1977 edited by Dean Jaensch and Peter Loveday.
From North Australia Research Bulletin, No. 4
To access review, scroll down to page 223.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 10, no. 2, Special Edition: 10th Anniversary of the Reconciliation: Touchstones of Hope for Indigenous Children, 2015, pp. [44]-61
Description
Presents a summary of knowledge gained through ethnographic research.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 3, no. 4, December 1979, pp. 26-32
Description
Reports on the Community Development and Employment Program (C.D.E.P.) which has flexible guidelines more suited to the remote community in South Australia where it began.
Native Ground: Protecting and Preserving History, Culture, and Customs
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Author/Creator
Noel Edward Smyth
Description
Looks how European and American writers, anthropologists and historians have misconstrued and misrepresented the history of the Natchez people for the last 250 years.
Presented at the Tenth Native American Symposium, November 14-15, 2013.
Chapter from Native Ground: Protecting and Preserving History, Culture, and Customs edited by Mark B. Spencer.
Describes the current state of crime and violence in Inuit communities and the programs and services that exist to reduce or eliminate violence against women and girls.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 27, no. 1, Tribal College Communities, Fall, August 20, 2015, pp. [20-24,7]
Description
Briefly discusses tribal colleges and universities' integration of community-based and formal education through ceremonial life, programs, partnerships, and outreach efforts.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 6, no. 3, June 2015, pp. 1-19
Description
Looks at the need for reducing the prevalence and burden of disease for Maori and other Indigenous populations through biobanking initiatives and genetic research.
Northern Review, no. 39, Consultation and Resource Development in Northern Communities: Russia, Scandinavia & Canada, 2015, pp. 124-135
Description
Argues collaboration between governments, industry and educational institutions is needed to engage communities. Findings show development strategies should be integrated with mental health and addiction programs to keep youth in schools.
English Practice, vol. 57, no. 1, Starting a Circle: Exploring Aboriginal Education, Fall, 2015, pp. 43-[45]
Description
Provides observations about the challenges of implementing the English First Peoples curriculum.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 43.
Reports results of interviews with service providers, Elders, community members, and people experiencing homelessness in 11 Saskatchewan communities and one in Manitoba.