Methods included literature review, "talking circles" to engage parents and students in discussion, visits to schools in Edmonton and Winnipeg, and analysis and categorization of information. Goal was to develop practical ideas which could be incorporated into day-to-day operations.
Produced as result of workshops held during the Front Line Voices: Manitobans Working Together to End Child Sexual Exploitation summit. Recommendations and plans of action grouped into four themes: legislation and law enforcement, continuum of services, breaking the silence, and child, youth, family and community empowerment.
Paper assesses the impact the Protocols have had on issues and concerns relating to Indigenous materials and services to Indigenous peoples in libraries.
Excerpt from: Tradition and Education: Towards a Vision of Our Future by the National Indian Brotherhood and Assembly of First Nations. Produced as part of the National Review of First Nations Education.
Summarizes the findings of the National Review of First Nations Education conducted by the National Indian Brotherhood and the Assembly of First Nations.
Sharing Indigenous Wisdom International Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ethan Baptiste
Description
Discusses five traditional leadership principles: the will of the people, leadership training, protection of the land, leading by example, and continuously validated authority.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 6, no. 1/2, Spring-Summer, 1982, pp. 11-33
Description
An examination of ethnographic material and published life histories to assess the quality and quantity of information regarding Navajo women's traditional roles and significance in Navajo society.
Brochure includes brief information on the medicine wheel, thirteen grandmother moon teachings, the seven grandfathers' teachings, powwows, smudging and the four sacred medicines.
Summary of discussions, during May and June of 2005, between the Department of Canadian Heritage and Aboriginal people to develop practical strategies for working in areas where the mandate, expertise and experience of the Department coincide with Aboriginal aspirations.
Studies in the Novel, vol. 40, no. 1/2, Spring/Summer, 2008, pp. 203-223
Description
Discusses, by way of two novels, the idea of an historic traumatic "event" that has negatively impacted First Nations peoples and argues that not all events are singular, easily recognizable or chronologically-bounded.
Results of literature review and interviews conducted with Coastal Corridor Consortium partners in order to identify specific programs which enhance student success.
Explains the experience of trauma and the vulnerability of youth because of lack of services, education, poverty, high death rates, victimization and chronic health problems.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 10, October 2008, p. 26
Description
Introduces two new classroom resources for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students which will contribute to the understanding of Treaties for both students and teachers.
Article located by scrolling to page 26.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 20, no. 4, Winter, 2008, pp. 68-75
Description
Discusses Allen's many contributions as a scholar, poet, novelist, theorist, political activist, and professor.
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