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Educating for Activism: The Gadugi Program

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James A. Bryant
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 56, no. 3, Fall, 2017, pp. 59-78

Looks at the Gadugi Program, which offers two university level classes to Indigenous high school students through Appalachian State University.

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Educating for Cultural Survival in Nunavut: Why Haven't We Learned From the Past?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbara McMillan
Philosophical Inquiry in Education, vol. 22, no. 2, Philosophical Perspectives on Education for Well-Being, 2015, pp. 24-37
Discusses using Inuit Quajimajatuqangit (IQ) philosophy in curricula, learning resources and teaching material to assist teachers in teaching two ways of seeing.
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Educating "Indians": Practices of Becoming Canadian

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alice Ormiston
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 22, no. 1, 2002, pp. 1-22
Argues that education has been used as a tool for assimilation and that reflection on its power and control is necessary in resisting cultural homogenization.
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Education Achievements Celebrated at Conference

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joe Couture
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 1, April 2008, p. 26

Article describes the successes and innovations in First Nations education in Saskatchewan that were recognized and celebrated during a conference organized by the Muskoday First Nation Community School.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

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Education and the San of Southern Africa

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jennifer Hays
Amanda Siegrühn
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 26-34
Discusses the right of San communities to access formal education in Nambia, Botswana and South Africa. To access this article, scroll down to page 27.
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Education as a Cultural Activity: Stories of Relationship and Change

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arlene Stairs
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 19, no. 2, Culture and Education: Aboriginal Settings, Concerns, and Insights, Spring, 1994, pp. 121-127
Introduces special issue highlighting Aboriginal educational development and the need for cultural in education.
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Education Focus Lacks Indigenous Perspective

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Isha Thompson
Windspeaker, vol. 27, no. 10, January 2010, p. 9

Discusses the need to improve Aboriginal education programs that are spiritually oriented, community-based, and rooted in Aboriginal languages and cultures.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.9.

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Education, Francisation, and Shifting Colonial Priorities at the Ursuline Convent in Seventeenth-Century Québec

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mairi Cowan
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 99, no. 1, Spring, March 2018, pp. 1-29
Looks at the nuns' additive and combinative approach to trying to "Frenchify" Indigenous girls, and how it fell out of favour when the government decided that Indigenous people would have to be completely assimilated.
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Education, Indigenous Survival and Well-Being: Emerging Ideas and Programs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Merridy Malin
Debra Maidment
Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, vol. 32, 2003, pp. 85-100
Discusses improvements made in the field of Indigenous education over the last 30 years, two alternative Indigenous education programs, and challenges still ahead.
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The Education Policy Work of William Demmert, Jr.

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David L. Beaulieu
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 50, no. 1, 2011, pp. 7-31
"This article traces the Native American policy career of William Demmert, Jr. from the development and implementation of the Indian Education Act of 1972 through the implementation of the Executive Order on American Indian and Alaska Native Education signed by President Clinton to the initiation of a unique research partnership to document the impact of culturally based education on the academic achievement of Native American students".
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[Education:] The Real Hope for Native Americans

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gerald E. Gipp
Sandra J. Fox
National Forum, vol. 71, no. 2, Spring, 1991, pp. 2-5
Discusses the policies and practices involved by the Effective Schools process undertaken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for bureau-funded schools.
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"Educational Apartheid" Remains Despite New School at Attawapiskat

Articles » General
Author/Creator
David P. Ball
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 5, August 2012, p. 24

Examines federal government's promise to provide funding that would ensure First Nations schools be on par with other provincial schools.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.36.

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Educational Assessment of First Nations Students: A Review of the Literature

Alternate Title
Cultural Diversity and Education: Interface Issues
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
David Philpott
Wayne Nesbit
Mildred Cahill
Gary Jeffrey
Topics covered include culturally appropriate practices, academic achievement, blending qualitative and quantitative approaches, cognitive ability, current practices in First Nations schools, and the Nunavut model. Excerpt from Cultural Diversity and Education: Interface Issues by David F. Philpott, Wayne C. Nesbit, Mildred F. Cahill, and Gary H. Jeffrey.
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The Educational Experiences of American Indian and Alaska Native Students in Grades 4 and 8: Statistical Analysis Report

Alternate Title
National Indian Education Study 2007: Part II
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[R. Moran
B. Rampey]
Statistics on characteristics of students, teachers and schools, and integration of language and culture in their homes and schools. See Part I - Performance of American Indian and Alaska Native Students at Grades 4 and 8 on NAEP 2007 Reading and Mathematics Assessments.
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The Educational Experiences of Fourth and Eighth Grade American Indian and Alaska Native Students: Statistical Analysis Report

Alternate Title
National Indian Education Study [2005]: Part II
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances B. Stancavage
Julia H. Mitchell
Victor Bandelra de Mello
Freya E. Gaertner
Angeline K. Spain ... [et al.]
Survey results are grouped in four areas: characteristics of students, schools, teachers and curriculum. See Part I -The Performance of American Indian and Alaska Native Fourth and Eighth Grade Students on NAEP 2005 Reading and Mathematics Assessments: Statistical Analysis Report.
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Educational Innovation at Lummi

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susanna A.. Hayes
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 29, no. 3, May 1990, pp. [1-11]
Discusses the evolution of a tribally directed comprehensive education system in the northwest area of Washington State.
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Educator Uses Holistic Method to Train Staff

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 12, December 2009, p. 22
Comments on the Circle of Courage model used to train educators based on First Nations' philosophy which includes belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. Article located by scrolling to page 22.
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Educators Honoured For Work in Incorporating Aboriginal Culture

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 6, June 2008, p. 16
Comments on two Saskatoon educators who were given a First Nations spirit name to honour the positive changes they have made for Aboriginal people within the school system. Article located by scrolling to page 16.
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Educators' Perspectives about a Public School District's Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kevin White
Jozsef Budai
Daniel Mathew
Mary Rickson Deighan
Hartej Gill
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 35, no. 1, Indigenous Pedagogies Resurgence and Restoration, 2012, pp. 42-60, 221-224
Examines the experiences of educators regarding the implementation of the agreement to enhance the education of Aboriginal learners through programs and actions promoting academic success, positive self-esteem and cultural awareness.
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Effective Education to Meet Special Needs of Native Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert L. Bennett
L. Madison Coombs
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 3, no. 3, May 1964, pp. [21-25]
Discusses goals, issues and various options available when educating Native American children.
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Effective Teaching Strategies for Engaging Native American Students

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Harold L. Sorkness
Lynn Kelting-Gibson
Study suggests that having respect for Native American culture, integrating Native American history and culture into the curriculum and helping students be proud of their heritage were key factors in creating a successful educational experience for their Native American students. Presented at National Association of Native American Studies Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2006.
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Effects of a Culturally Responsive Speech and Language Intervention For Students of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Heritage

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kent McIntosh
Susanna Mathews
Carmen Gietz
Leslie D. MacKay
Janet Pelser ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal of Education, vol. 34, no. 3, 2011, pp. 181-195
Compares kindergarten students who were deemed at risk and given language and vocabulary help with students in the regular curriculum.
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