Adult Education

Book review of: Indigenous Storywork by Jo-ann Archibald (Q'um Q'um Xiiem).

Adult Education Thesis (M.A.)--Saint Francis Xavier University, [2003].

Article reflects on the experience of providing a graduate diploma in Indigenous health and substance use, designed and delivered specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mature-aged front-line service providers.

Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2001.

Overview of successful Mohawk language learning program where instructors incorporated personal experiences and strategies into the curriculum.

Describes the experience of instructors of an introductory class taught on-reserve and gives examples of adjustments in the instructional process and course curriculum to bridge cultural gaps.

Introduction to an issue devoted to Aboriginal and social work issues.

Illustrates the linkage between Inuit lifelong learning and community well-being and how it can be used as a framework for measuring lifelong learning success.

Adult and Higher Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 1996.

Culture and Values in Education Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2001.

Looks at the research done on the economic impacts of improving levels of Aboriginal education for the social well-being of the Aboriginal population.

Guide to accompany film, The Invisible Nation". Target audience students aged 15-20. Contains start and preparatory activities, reflective sharing, comparing two Algonquin communities, observation checklist and suggested questions.

Overview of training course given by the authors to children and youth mental health practitioners.

Discusses how trauma-informed principles can be useful in the educational system to help educators interact with students who have experienced trauma or violence.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2000.

Natural Resource Thesis (M.N.R.M.)--University of Manitoba, 2006.

For use with Student Activities: Journeys of the Spirit III: A Collection of Writings by Aboriginal Literacy Students .

Adult Education Thesis (M.A.Ed.)--St. Francis Xavier University, 2001.

Website for an interactive learning experience which teaches about the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada. Contains links to information for facilitators, Edu-Kit, scripts, and supporting resources (require donation to download).

Brief excerpt from, In Our Own Right, Black Australian Nurses' Stories edited by Sally Oam and Kerrynne Liddle about the challenges of being Aboriginal and rising to a nurse educator.

Advocates what Indigenous adult education must be in order to have relevance for future generations.

Critical examination of First Nations Studies; the writer looks forward to the day when there are more First Nations' students participating in these courses.

Argues that the First Nation located in Quebec has laid the foundation for comprehensive development success. Includes history, community profile, discussion of administrative practices, training needs assessment, and five year plan for economic self-sufficiency,

A study of awareness of tuberculosis (TB) causes, risk factors and symptoms; and their experiences with health services among a group of Aboriginal peoples living in Montreal.

Project had three phases: initial scan of academic and grey literature dealing with training, education and workforce development programs, jurisdictional scan of government, industry, and Aboriginal-led programs in six case-study regions, and subsequent discussions with stakeholders about findings.

Discusses the importance of going beyond language teaching to promote the use, preservation and revitalization of the Nsyilxcn language.

Report finds that on average a higher level of educational attainment has a positive effect on the labour market performance of a reserve.

Website includes program listings by province and the elements that are common between the programs.

Study found program produced a major attitude change in the Cree people who participated.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Harvard University, 1997.

Adult and Continuing Education Thesis (M. Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Brock University, 2004.

Provides insights to the courses held at the Training Centre in Alice Springs, Australia during 1978 for 60 Aboriginal health workers.

Explores best practices for transition of adult basic education students to post-secondary institutions and makes recommendations for future research.

Discussion of problems encountered by learning disabled college students and solutions in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act.

Focuses on incorporating Aboriginal spirituality into the curriculum through the use of the medicine wheel.

Highlights the significance of more holistic vocational and adult education models.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Montana State University, 1997.

Depicts Elder Yvonne Carter's experiences with literacy from her earlier days at the residential school through to an Adult Basic Education program.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.52.

Purpose of study was to evaluate the Community Learning for Success program. Open forums and interviews were conducted with former students, teachers, and administrators in four community areas of the city. Discussions centred around five elements: importance, programming, benefits, location and services.

Results based on interviews with 53 key respondents and statistics gathered from various territorial government sources and Yukon Public Legal Education Association.

Examines literacy from an Aboriginal perspective and describes how the literacy training programs must reflect a cultural perspective and honour traditional values.

International / Intercultural Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2004.

Contains links to webcasts and presentations on Aboriginal literacy from the Pan-Canadian Interactive Literacy Forum 2008: Legacy, which was put on by the Council of Ministers of Education and took place in nine different locations across Canada.

Presents the programs being delivered across Nunavut and discusses the elements that create success.

Includes Canadian sources only.