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Adult Education and Indigenous Peoples in Norway

Alternate Title
International Survey on Adult Education for Indigenous Peoples: Country Study: Norway
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Svein Lund
Looks at adult education for Sami people including professional education for job qualification, unemployment reduction, and maintenance of Sami language and culture.
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Adult Education and Land Use Planning

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George A. Van Otten
Ruth J. Narcho
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 19, no. 3, May 1980, pp. [5-7]
Successful techniques used in citizen workshops to provide people of the Navajo Nation with the basic information and tools needed to actively participate in land use planning.
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Adult Education in the Pitjantjatjara Tribe

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Allen Steel
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 3, no. 4, December 1979, pp. 38-40
Article describes the best instruction methods with Australian Aboriginal adult students.
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Adult Mohawk Language Immersion Programming

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bonnie Jane Maracle
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 37, no. 3, Special Issue: Indigenous Education: Ways of Knowing, Thinking, and Doing, 2002, pp. 387-404
Looks at study conducted to determine factors keeping adult students in immersion classes.
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After Frustrations Comes Determination: Considering the Effectiveness of Research Assistantships Through Diverse Epistemic Lenses

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ewelina Kinga Niemczyk
John Hodson
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 279-321
Stories about academic research, the area where theory and practice collide in the life of graduate students.The article also discusses how effective research assistantships are in imparting method, skills, attitudes and knowledge.
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Agreement Will Boost First Nations Employment

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darla Read
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 4, April 2011, p. 17
Comments on a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by five of Saskatchewan's tribal councils and the government, with the goal of bringing employment to First Nation communities. Article found by scrolling to page 17.
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Alaskan Haida Stories of Language Growth and Regeneration

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jeane Breinig
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 30, no. 1/2, Indigenous Languages and Indigenous Literature, Winter - Spring, 2006, pp. 110-118
Article explores the successes and challenges of a Haida Language preservation and revitalization program administered by Sealaska Heritage Institute on the Northwest Coast.
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American Indian Adult Education and Literacy: the First National Survey

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rodney L. Brod
John M. McQuiston
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 22, no. 2, January 1983, pp. [1-16]
National Adult Indian Education Needs Survey conducted by the National Indian Management Service to determine levels of literacy and education for purposes of policy development.
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The American Indian Linguistic Minority: Social and Cultural Outcomes of Monolingual Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rodney L. Brod
John M. McQuiston
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, 1997, pp. 125-159
Explores English and non-English language use, ability, and understanding among Native Americans who are attempting to adapt to an English only education system. The article also discusses the impacts these factors have on literacy levels and educational outcomes.
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[An Analysis of Adult Aboriginal Literacy Levels in Saskatchewan]

Alternate Title
Literacy Skill Requirements in Saskatchewan and the Ability of Aboriginal Peoples to Compete
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
DataAngel
T. Scott Murray
General overview of the importance of literacy and discussion of statistics on level of literacy in the Aboriginal community, and investment necessary to improve skills and returns accrued through education. pt. 2 pt. 3 pt. 4 pt. 5 Total duration: 56:32.
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Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books, Volume II: Pre-School to Adult

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
NWT Literacy Council

Bibliography divides material into three age categories: children, young adult and adult. The list also includes information as to whether the author/illustrator/translator is of Canadian and/or Aboriginal background or northern Aboriginal background.

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Applied Oral Health Workshop

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kathy McGuire
Raelene Tolentino
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 30, no. 2, March/April 2006, p. 27
Reports on Oral Health Program with health worker trainees designed to lessen workload for the 5 practicing dentists.
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Arctic Giants: Book Study

Alternate Title
Uqalimaarummaq Reader ; [10]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Arctic College
Teacher's resource for adult students includes learning activities, instructor notes and handouts to help strengthen literacy and communication skills using the book of Inuit legends.
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The Armidale and New England Hospital

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Graham Benson
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, June 1983, p. 32
Briefly acknowledges four graduates of the eighteen month Addictions course believed to be the first of its kind in Australia.
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Authentic First Peoples Resources for Grades 10 to 12 and Adult Learning

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
First Nations Schools Association (FNSA)

General information on choosing appropriate texts, common themes, copyright and protocol and dealing with sensitive content followed by an extensive list of material with annotations for grade level, description, themes and content cautions.

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Ava and the Little Folk: Book Study

Alternate Title
Ava and the Little Folk: Senior Book Study
Uqalimaarummaq Reader
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nunavut Arctic College
Teacher's resource for senior level book study meant to help learners strengthen their reading, writing, and communication skills. Developed as part of the Adult Basic Education Program at Nunavut Arctic College.
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AWFT Program Assists Women Through Partnership

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Fiddler
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 1, April 2008, p. 14

Article reports on the Canadian Executive Service Organization and the Native Women's Association of Canada signing a joint agreement to provide workshop programs to Aboriginal women across Canada.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.14.

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A Best Practice Approach to Cultural Competence Training

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Terri Farrelly
Bronwyn Lumby
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 33, no. 5, September/October 2009, pp. 12-22
Looks at a program providing knowledge to professionals on the culture of indigenous peoples in Australia.
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