Indigenous Knowledge

Cross-Faculty Inquiry in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2015.

Examines the strategies used by the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and Allies (AAFNA) in judicial and legislative settings to make their voices heard.

Six-month mixed-methods evaluation of a mental health and well-being program which included Elders in the direct care of Indigenous patients in an inner city primary health clinic; 36 of 37 participants, from 20 different nations, described substantial benefits.

Looks at how Cheryl Savageau’s poetry re-maps New England as Indigenous spaces and weaves traditional, personal and family stories, with stories of colonization and resistance. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll to page 1 to access article.

Content analysis of course curricula revealed varied responses and demonstrated the importance of a TEK course to education.

Paper prepared for the Canadian Human Rights Commission, looks at three emerging models of alternative resolution processes and the common challenges each face, if implemented.

Looks at a Teton Sioux knowledge tradition, heyoka and connections to Indigenous healing practices and how it differs from western therapeutic knowledge in psychology.

Looks at the philosophy of social work that is based upon the values of humanitarianism and egalitarianism, its values, and its practices; and examines Indigenous-based helping philosophies, theories, approaches and practices.

Discusses the legitimacy of Indigenous histories versus the Euroamerican versions.

Brief survey of the ways in which fire was used to manage vegetation and discussion of how prescribed burning is gaining acceptance as an environmentally sound practice.

Public Health Thesis (D.P.H.)--University of California at Berkeley, 2004.

Social Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, 1998.

Article explores insights into Native American knowledge that can assist student affairs professionals in their work.

Argues that consultation and Native American input are essential for an accurate picture of their history.

Discusses traditional remedies which were incorporated into Western medicine, despite the general attitude that they were of little use.

Comments on the book, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan.

Compares American Indian traditions and practice of leadership to western scientific approaches and perspectives.

Looks at pollution, desertification of the southwest, resource scarcity, and climate change. Capstone Experience Manuscript--Commonwealth Honors College, 2011.

Discusses how an inclusive and participatory leadership can play an essential role in improving tribal governance with federal, state and local governments in the United States. Access article through table of contents.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--College of William and Mary, 2009.

Compares the medicinal and food floras of the Native peoples of North America.

Sociology and Equity Studies in Education with collaborative program in Comparative, International and Development Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2011.

Native Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 1999.

Sociology and Equity Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, 2012.

Discusses how the Apurinã community in Brazil create and maintain relationships with different non-human actors forms an intergenerational way of managing and relating to the land; critically examines how these relationships are protected by international law.

Discusses the use of Ancestral Knowledge Systems (AKS) to decolonize research methods and utilize many knowledge systems in academy.

Comments on the connection between Indigenous knowledge systems and spiritual traditions.

In two volumes.

Book review of: Ancient Pathways, Ancestral Knowledge by Nancy J. Turner. Entire book review section on one pdf. To read this review scroll to p. 111.

Describes the importance of the Cree stories of Wiskipos.

Documentary traces an Inuit boy's life from birth to marriage by following him and his family through the different seasons. Duration: 29.56.

Asserts that spirituality is central to Aboriginal approaches to social work and discusses four aspects of the relevance of other-than-human animals in spirituality: as part of kinship systems, sources of wisdom and protection, ceremonial significance and historical importance. Considers the Judeo-Christian focus of most scholarship on spirituality in social work and calls for a more decolonial, anti-oppressive practice.

Looks at how Indigenous knowledges can be used in the science classrooms.

Plenary address at the 2004 Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference discussing postcolonial education.

Describes the evolution of the Inupiat's challenges to overcome the harsh environment of the Seward Peninsula in Alaska

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Minnesota, 1999.

Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Manitoba, 2013.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2013.

Documents Aboriginal women's stories about their experiences with the health care system and discusses how the results show that Aboriginal women face health problems that are not common to non-Aboriginal women.

Discussion on restoring pedagogies of wholeness in Aboriginal education.

Canadian Studies/Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Trent, 2003.

Discusses the importance of women's roles in determining outcomes of water issues.

Website promotes national and international Aboriginal health research that is relevant to the well-being of Aboriginal communities, with a focus on prevention of HIV/AIDS, gender and domestic violence, and diabetes and related conditions.

Consists of an interview that tells of the arrival of Simon Fraser amongst the Thompson Indians. Annie York discusses the life of her grandfather and speaks at great length of her devotion to the Christian religion.

Lists scholarly literature dealing with historical and contemporary issues affecting First Nations mental health, as well as treatment initiatives.