The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 10, 2010, pp. 1839-1845
Description
Study investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors (gender, age, vitamin D intake, and socioeconomic status) for low vitamin D in 16 Arctic communities.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 1, 2010, pp. 10-14
Description
Modified speech by Chief Wayne Christian talking about the history of his community, and how state policies, legislation and laws have affected a way of life for his people. The article also illustrates, through narrative, the importance of re-learning cultural practices.
Discusses the Aboriginal engagement program, and how Northern Gateway is committed to working with Aboriginal groups to provide them with information about the pipelines project, answer questions, and obtain community input for incorporation into the project planning.
Provides the methodology and results of the Aboriginal traditional knowledge program undertaken by Northern Gateway Pipelines Limited Partnership. The objective of the program is to gain an understanding of and document traditional activities, project effects on traditional lands, and possible mitigation strategies.
Waanatan II, son of Yanktonai Chief Waneta, presented his pipe and bag to Major Israel McCreight, manager at Fort Totten, Dakota Territory. Includes photos.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indochina, October/November/December 2000, pp. 48-55
Description
Article discusses conflicts that have arisen from community relocation and conflicting priorities between the national government and local villagers.
To access this article, scroll down to page 48.
Teacher's resource for unit which strengthens students' literacy and communication skills while they learn about local plants, the environment, and their community.
Teacher's resource for use with Grades 3, 4, and 5 primary students. Unit designed to strengthen students' literacy and communication skills while learning about local plants, the environment, and their community.
Guide for conducting research in a appropriate way though partnership using relationship building, cultural learning, communication, trust and reciprocity. Provides examples of successful partnerships.
British Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2010, pp. 134-135
Description
Book review of: Walking in the Good Way/Loterihwakwarihsion Tsi Ihse: Aboriginal Social Work Education edited by Ingrid Thompson Cooper and Gail Stacey Moore.
All reviews on one pdf. Scroll to page 134 to read review.
Opening Up about Oppression Through Forum Theatre: Teacher's Guide
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Melissa] Marley
[Carol] Fulton
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Description
Looks at a Grades 10-12 student drama project about living and going to school in a culturally mixed community. Included is a teachers guide with lesson plans.
Discusses case study of traditional education and experiential learning in the Social Studies classroom. Activities would be suitable for Grades 9/10 and 11/12.