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An Investigation of Teachers' Role Definitions in Nunavik

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher Fuzessy
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 27, no. 2, 2003, pp. 195-207
Description
Study examines perceived roles in educating Inuit students. Data suggests teacher role definitions may have positive and negative effects on students through classroom and community interactions.
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The Key and the Coveted: An Exposé on the Lack of First Nations Representation in First Nations Studies Programs at the College and University Level

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
William G. Lindsay
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2003, pp. 185-194
Description
Critical examination of First Nations Studies; the writer looks forward to the day when there are more First Nations' students participating in these courses.
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Leadership and American Indian Values: The Tribal College Dilemma

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Elgin Badwound
William G. Tierney
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 28, no. 1, October 1988, pp. [9-15]
Description
Seeks to demonstrate the need for research into organizational structures which reflect Aboriginal perspectives.
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The Legal Fiction of the Lake Matchimanitou Indian School

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Matthew L.M. Fletcher
The American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law, vol. 13, no. 3, 2005, pp. 597-631
Description
Uses fictitious story of tribally-run school which eventually is taken over by non-Indians as an allegory for the European conquest of Indigenous peoples.
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Literature Review: Language & Culture

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mary Joy Elijah
Description
Brief historical overview of the fight for First Nations' language rights; international developments and recommendations are included.
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Long Way to Go to Meet Students Needs

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 22, no. 9, December 2004, p. 20
Description

Examines the idea of incorporating Aboriginal perspectives, content and knowledge into the school curriculum.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.20.

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"Ma'iingan is Just a Misspelling of the Word Wolf": A Case for Teaching Culture Through Language

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Hermes
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology, and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 43-56
Description
Contends that language immersion programs support language and cultural revitalization by allowing students a deeper understanding and fluency.
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Marginalization, Decolonization and Voice: Prospects for Aboriginal Education in Canada

Alternate Title
Discussion Paper: Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda, Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
[PCERA Symposium ; 1999]
[Report on the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda Symposium]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Terry Wotherspoon
Bernard Schissel
Description
Addresses the causes and implications of, and possible solutions to, the "education gap" between Aboriginal people and the general population in Canada. The paper highlights Joe Duquette High School and Princess Alexandria Community School, which are located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Excerpt from Report on the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda Symposium.
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Module 4: Education, Recreation, and Family

Alternate Title
Module Four: Education, Recreation, and Family
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 322: Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World II]
[Section Two: Expressions of Self-Determination in North America]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terry Wotherspoon
Description
Overview of the importance of kinship relations, attitudes about child-rearing, education systems, and leisure activities in northern Canada and the United States. Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
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The Multicultural Worlds of Pueblo Indian Children's Celebrations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joseph H. Suina
Laura B. Smolkin
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 34, no. 3, Spring, 1995, pp. [18-27]
Description
Provides insight into the persistence of Pueblo culture despite outside influence and the need for schools to accommodate involvement of children in cultural events.
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Music Course Developed by Indian College

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 8, October 1974, p. 41
Description
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College introduces a four year course designed to create music awareness and appreciation using Aboriginal words and ideas.
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Music Program Begins for Indian Children

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Donna Pinay
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 12, December 1973, p. 12
Description
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College's (SICC) Winston Wuttunee, from the Red Pheasant First Nation, plans to present culture through music to elementary students.
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Native American Academic Performance: Does School Type Matter?

Alternate Title
Class of 2011 Research Paper No. 2, November 2011
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Blythe George
Description
Based on use of culturally relevant course materials and teaching methods, examines if Native American students in charter schools perform better than in public schools .
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Native American Studies: A Personal Overview

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
C. Patrick Morris
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 2, no. 2, Autumn, 1986, pp. 9-16
Description
Argues that in the 1980s lack of a professionally guided research academic recognition is a major obstacle for Indigenous Studies and that the greatest success has been the development of Tribal Colleges, e.g.. Navajo Community College.
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Native Americans in Elementary School Social Studies Textbooks

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maxel J. Ferguson
Dan B. Fleming
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 23, no. 2, January 1984, pp. [10-15]
Description
Study assesses Native American content of 34 elementary textbooks used in Virginia including some used nationwide.
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Native Studies 10

E-Books
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Learning
Description
Saskatchewan Learning Curriculum Guide.
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Navajo Curriculum Center

Alternate Title
Navaho Curriculum Center
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gary Witherspoon
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 7, no. 3, May 1968, pp. [36-41]
Description
Describes the situation preceding the establishment of the Center, which provides materials dealing with Navajo history, language, and culture.
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Navajo Education and the Future

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert A. Roessel
Jr.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 38, no. 3, Special Issue 1, Spring, 1999, p. [?]
Description
Artcicle debates major developments in Native American education over the last fifty years, current issues or trends, and hopes for the future.
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Niitsitapi Relational and Experiential Theories in Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Tsuaki R. O. Marule
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 35, no. 1, Indigenous Pedagogies Resurgence and Restoration, 2012, pp. 131-143, 223
Description
Discusses a proposed Indigenous educational theory centering on Niitsitapi ways of knowing to reappropriate the curricular space.
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Nordic Saami Convention

Alternate Title
Nordic Sami Convention
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Expert Committee of the Draft Nordic Saami Convention?]
Description
Text of the Convention in English (unofficial translation).
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Nurturing the Learning Spirit of First Nation Students: The Report of the National Panel on First Nation Elementary and Secondary Education for Students on Reserve

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Scott Haldane
George E. Lafond
Caroline Krause
Description
Report to identify ways to improve achievement and positive learning outcomes for Aboriginal students. Looks at recommendations for improving quality of education by strengthening governance & accountability, and addressing the need for stable and predictable funding.
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Occupational Training for America's Forgotten Minority

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Everett D. Edington
Darrell S. Willey
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 10, no. 2, January 1971, pp. [15-20]
Description
Discusses the low standard of living, poverty rates, and improvements in vocational and technical education.
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