Adult Education

Discusses the first multi-institutional diabetes prevention program for children and adults in Ontario. The program is called Zhiiwaapenewin Akino'maagewin: Teaching to Prevent Diabetes.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 1994.

Recipients were: Ruth Williams (Chief Executive Officer of the All Nations Trust Company), Little Shuswap Indian Band, Verna Billy-Minnabarriet (Vice President of Learning Services and Community Partnerships at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology), and Andrew A. Manitowabi Group.

Chronicles training evolution of Kathy Abbott from hospital laundress at age 17 to President of the Alice Springs and Barkly Aboriginal Health Workers Association.

A pioneer in Indigenous health in Australia, Kathy Abbott recalls her career path which started out a laundress in Alice Springs at the age of 17.

Looks at the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) and a program offered targeting Aboriginal women who are looking for employment or further development in their careers called "Aboriginal Women For Tomorrow" Article located by scrolling to page 17.

Social Work Project (MSW)--Humboldt State University, 2015.

Overview of two projects: A Resource Book for Teachers, intended to provide information about feelings and views of Metis people in society directed at an adult audience. A Teacher's Handbook, a Curriculum Unit and Multi-Media Curriculum Kit directed at ages 10-12 years old to support positive attitudes towards Native peoples. Contains related readings and research findings.

Evaluates training of intervention facilitators in Northwest Alaska to develop local capacity for early response to suicide care.

Explains the benefits of a blended learning approach.

Presents examples of how five American programs have used public education and outreach to encourage women to participate in cancer screening.

Discusses call to action 57 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission regarding the provision of education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples and residential schools.

Looks at various reasons for illiteracy and programs to help improve literacy for youth and adults. Article found by scrolling to page 16.

Using a comparative approach to the two institutions argues that their primary goal was to mold Indigenous and Black students into a labor force for U.S. racial-settler capitalism.

Excerpts from books previously published by the same publisher.

"A new and innovative program which seeks to assist those members of the Aboriginal community who are struggling with money management issues by utilizing a pro-active & interactive approach."

Describes program involving two vans equipped with professional staff that travelled to 44 communities.

Canadian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1986.

Looks at the contributions Richard Ostrosser made to Aboriginal education and the loss felt by his passing. Article located by scrolling to page 17.

Discusses tribal sovereignty and self-determination relating to education.

Story of the collaboration between the Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre and the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre to bring together a roundtable meeting with more than 50 experts who would share stories of transformation, hope, and success.

Paper examines Aboriginal perspectives and historical relations impacting literacy .

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of New Bruswick, 2005.

Website for a community college that provides adult, post-secondary, community, vocational, and technical education.

Undertaken to determine which programs were being accessed and the wants and needs of learners. Twenty-seven citizens and 16 service providers completed surveys, with an additional 27 people participating in key informant interviews and community consultations.

Adult Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--Ontario Institute For Studies In Education, University of Toronto, 2009.

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Regina, 1998.

Study assessed the success of seven diabetes prevention behaviours in seventy-five adult American Indian women.

Report is based on feedback from five meetings held to discuss adult learning needs in Atlantic Canada, with a primary focus on literacy, post-secondary education and employment.

Contains links to: provincial/territorial resources, National Literacy Secretariat, National Literacy Database, etc.

Authors use a critical making methodology to engage with the Zuni Pueblo people in the digital humanities project, Zuni Language Materials Collection; argue that collaboration with members of the community of creation dramatically improved item description, collection discoverability and collection interactivity.

Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1965.

Describes the establishment of the organization and the environment of the development of broadband telecommunications in northern Saskatchewan. Chapter sixteen from Connecting Canadians: Investigations in Community Informatics edited by Andrew Clement, Michael Gurstein, Graham Longford, Marita Moll, Leslie Regan Shade.

Provides brief update on the project indicating a six month completion time frame.

Contends that the most crucial foundation for any labour market forecasting model is the manpower requirements approach.

Summary of project focused on identifying approaches which were innovative, could supplement more conventional teaching methods and be successfully applied in the future. Highlights from research report of same name.

Article examines the role and effects of the Office of Indian Affairs’ (OIA) Field Matron Program; considers the evolution of the program to include Indigenous women as Matrons and examines the assimilation and resistance seen as a result.

Looks at adult education practices for adult educators and discusses experience instructing cultural awareness workshop for non-Aboriginals working in human services with Aboriginal clients.

Looks at the vital role the Aboriginal Institutes play in closing the educational gap and meeting labour market needs, the funding challenges they are facing, and short and long-term goals.

Debate over the most effective approach to First Nation postsecondary education programs. Asserts that Elder participation as role models and guest teachers add value.

Educational Research Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Calgary, 2008.

File contains presentation by Darryl McDonald, Genny Besskkaystare, Sara Josejounnen, and Bertha McDonald.

File contains an Evening Session Round Table Discussion on Education and Youth Issues from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Canadore College, Weaver Auditorium, North Bay, Ontario, Tuesday, May 11, 1993. File contains discussions on Secondary School Issues, Post-Secondary Issues, and Adult Education. Each presentation can be viewed individually on this site.

File contains an individual presentation by Charlie Andrew relating to his frustrating personal experience with attempting to complete the Adult Basic Education program at Labrador Community College.

File contains a presentation by Chief Jim Badger focusing on negotiations with the Natural Sources Conservation Board, training and employment programs, business support programs and disability programs. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

The file contains a presentation by Flora Zaharia and Cam Mackie, Frontier College. Zaharia and Mackie discuss the College's operations as the oldest adult educational institution in Canada, and its' relationship and programs for Aboriginal peoples. Commissioners Chartrand and Wilson discuss some of the issues raised with the two presenters.

This file contains a presentation by Frank McKay that first gives the history of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police Department that has policed eight reserves since 1974; Birdtail Sioux, Dakota Plains, Long Plain, Oak Lake Sioux, Roseau River, Sandy Bay, Sioux Valley and Swan Lake, Manitoba. He calls on the Commission to ensure an Aboriginal police training academy situated either in Manitoba or a centrally-located area on the Prairies. McKay then introduces Clarence Daniels, Health Director, Dakota Ojibway Health Services.

File contains a presentation by Gerri Ense and Marla Metson, Native Skills Centre. Ense discusses her life experiences with reference to her own career, and some of the issues her organization encounters such as different cultural expectations in the workplace, and the establishment of the Native Skills Centre. Marla Metson, a non-Aboriginal person, discusses how she got involved with the Skills Centre then goes on to discuss a variety of organizational issues including funding concerns, Aboriginal trainers, and the need for increased Aboriginal input into training programs.