Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 2009, pp. 105-116
Description
Looks at stories and teachings concerning relationships that are inherent and interconnected in traditional values of thankfulness, kindness, helpfulness, respect, and transformation.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research , vol. 55, no. 3, Expanding Knowledge Systems in Teacher Education, Fall, 2009, pp. 382-396
Description
Looks at aboriginal ways of knowing involving school culture, language-learning, and multicultural, culturally responsive teachers. Includes a cultural framework model.
Looks at the range of socio-economic benefits, opportunities, and recommendations for strengthening Aboriginal involvement in cultural and natural resource management.
Canadian Issues, Journeys of a Generation: Broadening the Aboriginal Well-Being Policy Research Agenda, Winter, 2009, pp. 93-98
Description
Looks at the nature and extent of inequality between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 93.
Project: Caring Across the Boundaries: First Nations and Voluntary Sector Organizations Working Together to Improve the Social Well-Being of Children and Families
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Andrea Auger
Description
Discusses the Caring Across the Boundaries and Touchstones of Hope programs, which are meant to increase First Nations Child and Family Service Agencies' capacity to provide services to their communities.
Looks at how social enterprise applied to tourism can offer Indigenous peoples opportunities to develop their economic potential and to become self-sufficient communities.
Information on services to off-reserve and urban populations. Discussion and recommendations in the areas of: management reporting systems, polarization of assistance programs, emphasis on improved quality of life, standards for approval of welfare payments, possibility of using non-professional staff for some functions, increasing cooperation and compatibility with provincial procedures and case work reporting.
Includes proposals of the Calgary Urban Treaty Indian Alliance.
Solar Energy Development Programmatic EIS: Information Centre
Web Sites » Governmental
Description
Website focuses on identifying the locations most suitable for utility-scale solar energy development, and evaluating potential environmental, social, and economic effects.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 21, no. 3, Fall, 2009, pp. 98-101
Description
Book review of: The Sound the Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky: The Writings of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft edited by Robert Dale Parker.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 98.
Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies, and Sustainable Communities
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives) ; no. 08 / 03
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Isobel M. Findlay
Julia Bidonde
Maria Basualdo
Alyssa McMurtry
Research Reports Series (Community-University Institute for Social Research)
Description
Program located in Ile-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan provides on-the-job training, seasonal employment, work skills and experience, and independence for the individuals involved.