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.
Brochure includes brief information on the medicine wheel, thirteen grandmother moon teachings, the seven grandfathers' teachings, powwows, smudging and the four sacred medicines.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 36, no. 3, Spring, 1997, pp. [1-15]
Description
Results indicated mother's association with traditional values improved school outcomes for her children, while the father's association had no appreciable effect.
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.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, June 1983, pp. 26-31
Description
Author reveals thoughts and feelings regarding the training process as well as her experiences growing up in an Aboriginal community in south east Australia.
Report (Northern Labour Market Information Clearinghouse) ; no. 24
Documents & Presentations
Description
Based on combination of literature review, conversations with experts, and a survey of education and/or development officers in communities. Found most job opportunities existed in resource exploitation and community services and delivery of effective education programs required establishing long-term relationships with communities.
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 61, no. 1, The Transcultural Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Teachers and Students ..., Autumn, 1983, pp. 6-15
Description
Looks at how teachers can help or hinder learning in the classroom. Provides suggestions for future teacher training.
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.
Journal of Traumatic Stress, vol. 10, no. 2, 1997, pp. 163-173
Description
Study of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) conducted on a Northern Plains reservation found a correlation between test results and prevalence of behavioural problems and substance use, but did not seem to affect academic performance.
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 1, Spring, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Examines the historical role of the Attorney General and the responsibilities of the Treaty Chiefs of Canada in the areas of Aboriginal justice and punishment. Suggests that Treaty Chiefs are on the same level as the Attorney General.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
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.