Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 23, no. 3, May 1984, pp. [31-32]
Description
Overview of the national "super center" established in 1983 to provide training and technical support to local Native American projects in 13 states with the assistance of a satellite network.
Findings show that sexual education is felt to be inadequate and does not cover attitudes, beliefs, values or reproductive health. Concludes with a summary of recommendations that will be used in the development of curriculum planning.
Organization's mission is "to stop the spread of HIV and related diseases among American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and to improve the quality of life for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS" Includes links to government agencies, resources and directories.
Summary of a workshop which focused on strategies to recruit and retain Aboriginal nursing students in New Zealand, and looks at how the strategies can apply in Canada.
International Conference of Canadian Studies ; 1st, 2003
Other Language Otherness in Canadian Culture
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Naila Clerici
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Examines European constructions of Indigenous peoples and interactions between the two groups.
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Journal of Navajo Education, vol. 8, no. 1, Fall, 1990, pp. 39-47
Description
Contends that it is possible to conduct successful programs of bilingual instruction, even in communities where the language is declining, but parents and instructors must be firmly committed to the program.
Highlights several recent award recipients; Virgina Moberly, Team Saskatchewan, Rose Atimoyoo, Sandra Bighead, Irene Tootoosis, Bea Lavallee, Alma and Simon Kytwayhat, Chief Sol Sanderson, and Chief Gordon Oakes.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 10, no. 1, 1990, pp. 97-119
Description
Argues that the Northern Native Broadcast Access Program has the potential to empower communities by responding to local initiatives, tailoring services for specific needs and creating collaborative relationships.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 27, no. 1, Advancing Aboriginal Language and Literacy, 2003, pp. 23-28
Description
Native literacy is explored in terms of oral tradition, storytelling, culture, and language. Compares Native and Euro-Western definitions of literacy and looks at implications in the field of education.
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 16, no. 3, September 1990, pp. 262-283
Description
Discusses the efforts of the federal and territorial governments to develop the Northwest Territories, and assesses native participation in the economy in the late 1980's.