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Cultural Aspects of Learning Science
Alternate Title
Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project ; 13
[The International Handbook of Science Education]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Bill Cobern
Glen Aikenhead
Description
Originally published in: The International Handbook of Science Education edited by B.J. Fraser and K.G. Tobin.
Cultural Centrality and Information and Communication Technology Among Canadian Youth
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Victor Thiessen
Dianne E. Looker
Canadian Journal of Sociology, vol. 33, no. 2, Summer, 2008, pp. 311-336
Description
Examines the distance of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples from the cultural "centre" of White European culture.
Cultural Differences, Nonverbal Regulation, and Classroom Interaction: Sociolinguistic Interference in American Indian Education
Alternate Title
The Transcultural Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Teachers and Students in Transaction
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paul E. Greenbaum
Susan D. Greenbaum
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 61, no. 1, The Transcultural Education of American Indian and Alaska Native Children: Teachers and Students ..., Autumn, 1983, pp. 16-33
Description
Looks at differences in nonverbal classroom interactions and resulting obstructions in communication and performance.
Cultural Implications for Navajo Students' Learning Styles and Effective Teaching Methods
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rangasamy Ramasamy
Journal of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students, vol. 17, Special Issue, Fall, 1996, pp. 139-151
Description
Examines cultural conflicts between Anglo cultures and Navajo students at reservations schools and use of effective teaching methods for resolution.
Cultural Mirrors Made of Papier Mâché: Challenging Misrepresentations of Indigenous Knowledges in Education through Media
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judy Iseke
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 55, no. 3, Expanding Knowledge Systems in Teacher Education, Fall, 2009, pp. 365-381
Description
Discusses cultural bias, practices in teacher education, and changing educational attitudes to include Indigenous knowledge.
The Cultural Negotiation of Indigenous Education: Between Microethnography and Model-Building
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arlene Stairs
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 69, no. 2, Negotiating the Culture of Indigenous Schools, Winter, 1994, pp. 154-171
Description
Looks at conceptual model using a multidimensional approach covering range of context, level of meaning and depth of process.
Culturally Relevant Teacher Education: A Canadian Inner-City Case
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rick Hesch
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 24, no. 4, 1999, pp. 369-382
Description
Overview of teacher education program that focuses on "supporting academic achievement, maintaining cultural competence and developing critical consciousness " in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Culture and Community in Canada's Isolated Schools
Alternate Title
Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Davis
Kirk Anderson
Samina Jamal
Description
Presents survey highlights regarding the success of schools in northern Labrador, Nunavut, northern Saskatchewan, and northern and interior British Columbia.
Current Evidence on Factors That Impact Aboriginal Peoples' Resiliency and Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS
Alternate Title
Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: Aboriginal Peoples
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Public Health Agency of Canada
Description
Chapter 4 of Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: Aboriginal Peoples. Examines social, economic and behavioural determinants of health.
Curriculum and Resources for First Nations Language Programs in BC First Nations Schools: Resource Directory
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Schools Association (FNSA)
Description
This resource directory includes linguistic resources, language-specific resources, adaptable resources, language revitalization resources, language teaching journals, further education opportunities, funding sources for Indigenous language revitalization programs, as well as a list of scholarships and bursaries available for Aboriginal students and students in the field of Education, and a list of governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Dances and Societies of the Plains Shoshone
Alternate Title
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History ; v.11, pt.10
E-Books
Author/Creator
Robert H. Lowie
Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History
Description
Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.11 (p.803-835).
David & Celestine Johnson Interview #1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
David Johnson
Celestine Johnson
Margaret Whitehead
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview that consists of general reminiscences of their days at the Mission Indian Residential School.
David & Celestine Johnson Interview #2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
David Johnson
Celestine Johnson
Margaret Whitehead
Indian History Film Project
Description
An interview that consists of general reminiscences of their lives at the Mission Indian Residential school.
Debewewin Jury Review Implementation Committee: Final Report
Alternate Title
Debwewin: The First Nation Jury Review Implementation Committee: Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Debwewin Jury Review Implementation Committee
Description
Committee was formed as a result of the report First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries (the Iacobucci Report) which looked at underrepresentation of on-reserve individuals on Ontario's provincial jury rolls as well as systemic issues in the justice system. Details the Committee's final advice, after extensive consultations with communities, with respect to each of the 17 recommendations found in the report.
A Decade After South Africa's First Democratic Election: Prospects For Indigent African Learners in Durban
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anand Singh
Childhood Education, vol. 81, no. 6, Education of the Aboriginal and Indigenous Child: Global Perspectives and Practices, 2005, pp. 333-337
Description
Identifies problems in the transformation of education in post-apartheid South Africa.
Decolonizing Archival Methodology: Combating Hegemony and Moving Towards a Collaborative Archival Environment
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Taylor R. Genovese
AlterNative, vol. 12, no. 1, 2016, pp. 32-42
Description
Recommends more Indigenous students in information science and increased collaboration between archives and Indigenous communities to decolonize archival methodology.
Defining the Distinctive Communication Tools and Styles to Enable Increased Effectiveness in Health Education and Promotion Amongst Aboriginal People Who Use English as Their Everyday Language: A Literature Review and Web Appraisal of Evidence Based Practice
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Suzanne Ingram
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 31, no. 2, March/April 2007, pp. 34-37
Description
Presents literature review regarding the issues that poor communication cause for the health outcomes of Aboriginal people in Australia.
NOTE: pdf displays incorrect information (vol. 30 no.6 November/December 2006)
Delima Rose Ouellette Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Delima Rose Ouellette
Brenda Arnault
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview includes recollections of school, working during World War II, farm life as a child and as a widow.
Demographic Profile of First Nations in Canada
Alternate Title
Canada Lecture
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Keith Conn
Description
Chief Operation Officer of the First Nations Statistical Institute summarizes data gathered from a variety of sources including 2006 Census, 2009 General Social Survey, 2009 Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, and Health Canada.
Duration: 59:12.
Demolition of Old Buildings at Student Residence
Images » Photographs
Description
File contains four negatives showing the demolition of the old buildings at the Aboriginal Student Residence in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on October 1, 1971. Scanned negatives hows an image of one of the buildings, partially demolished.
Designing and Sharing Relational Space Through Decolonizing Media
Alternate Title
Proceedings of the IDEAS: Designing for Innovation
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Yvonne Poitras Pratt
Solange Lalonde
Description
Looks at building educator capacity for media.
Chapter from Proceedings of the IDEAS: Designing for Innovation edited by M. Takeuchi, A. P. Preciado Babb and J. Lock.
Destinations: National Gathering on Aboriginal Cultures and Tourism, Final Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Heritage
Description
Gathering held to help build and enhance policies, programs and services that are relevant to, and supportive of the needs of Aboriginal peoples. Held in Whistler, British Columbia, December 1-3, 2003.
Detailed Plan of Action Comes Out of FMM [First Ministers' Meeting]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 23, no. 10, January 2006, p. 8
Description
Prime Minister Paul Martin met with premiers and Aboriginal leaders to discuss plans to improve health, education, housing, and economic opportunities for Aboriginal people in Canada.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.16.
The Determinants of Employment among Aboriginal Peoples
Alternate Title
Moving Forward, Making a Difference
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 3
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 2nd, 2006
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Coryse Ciceri
Katherine Scott
no. 2
Description
Examines key factors associated with employment, compares them for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, and looks at probability that full-time jobs match Aboriginal's education and skills. Uses data from the 2001 Census.
Chapter one from Moving Forward, Making a Difference, vol. 1, which is also vol. 3 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.
Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2006.