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An Exploration of Indigenousness in the Western University Institution

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Caroline M. VanEvery-Albert
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 41-55
By focusing on learning the Mohawk language, the author, explores Indigenousness at the University of Western Ontario.
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Explorations in Urban Aboriginal Neighbourhood Development

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lawrence Deane
Larry Morrissette
Jason Bousquet
Samantha Bruyere
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 24, no. 2, 2004, pp. 227-252
Findings of an ethnographic study done by Aboriginal residents to explore the importance of cultural orientation for the future direction of urban development.
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An Exploratory Investigation of the Cultural Content and Language Instruction in American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hope K. Gerde
Jessica V. Barnes
Ann Belleau
Linda Rau
Patricia A. Farrell ... [et al.]
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 51, no. 2, 2012, pp. 42-65
Findings indicate that no systematic cultural or language curriculum was implemented in the AI/AN Head Start programs observed in this study.
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Exploring Digital Literacy Learning with the Gwich’in Tribal Council

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rob McMahon
Michael McNally
Crystal Gail Fraser
Hanne Pearce
Trish Fontaine
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 6, no. Special Issue 2, Connectivity in Northern and Indigenous Communities, October 2018, pp. 54-60
Discusses infrastructure challenges surrounding internet connectivity in NWT, strategies for meeting these challenges, and how increased connectivity requires increased digital literacy. Stresses that increased competency with digital technologies allows for them to be used as methods of cultural preservation.
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Exploring Motion-Related Technology Through a First Nations' Game: A Lesson to Support Science 10

Alternate Title
Teaching Materials from the Stewart Resources Centre, Saskatchewan Teachers Federation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
David Hlady

Lesson from the unit in the Science 10 Curriculum Guide entitled Physical Science: Motion in Our World (MW), which can be used as an introduction to the concept of motion. The lesson uses a First Nations’ game, snow snakes, to illustrate motion.

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Exploring the Intersection of Education and Indigenous Status From a Social Determinants of Health Perspective: Parent and Family Engagement in Secondary School in Nunavik

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole Ives
Vandna Sinha
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-24
Study looks at cultural relationships and educational engagement of Inuit parents, families, students, educators and community members in order to increase student retention.
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Facilitating Language and Literacy Learning for Students with Aboriginal English Dialects

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sharla Peltier
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 114-142, 155
Discussion on Aboriginal English dialects; regional variation and linkage to community of origin; and looks at language and literacy learning issues, socialization process, cultural identity, and Aboriginal language retention.
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Failing American Indian Languages

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Barbra A. Meek
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 35, no. 2, 2011, pp. 43-60
Discusses the types of discourse in relations to American Indian speech, American Indian language, and Indigenous-language revitalization.
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A Feasibility Evaluation of the Urban Native Youth Leaders Program

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allyson Kelley
Bethany Fatupaito
Morgan Witzel
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 26, no. 3, 2019, pp. 21-37
Describes a mixed-methods evaluation of a culturally grounded program for urban Indigenous (American Indian) youth. Results demonstrate that the project was feasible, and the team makes recommendations for future project based on what was learned.
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Final Report: Development Conference on Aboriginal Learning

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
One World Inc.
Conference to establish parameters and framework for research and knowledge mobilization of an Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre, one of five being established by the Canadian Council on Learning. Includes State of Aboriginal Learning: Background Paper for the "National Dialogue on Aboriginal Learning by Marie Battiste (2005).
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Finding a Good Fit: Using MCC in a "Third Space"

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joan Parker Webster
Peter Wiles
Marta Civil
Stacy Clark
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 44, no. 3, 2005, pp. 9-30
Looks at a Math in a Cultural Context case study and the academic success achieved by the students using the Building a Fish Rack module.
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Finding a Place at Home: The TRC as a Means of (R)Evolution in Pre-Service (Science) Teacher Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dawn Wiseman
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 53, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 331-349
Author explores what the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action ask of teacher educators and specifically in the field of science education. Considers how Indigenous and Western ways of knowing might be brought together to highlight “the role that Land and the natural world might play in reconciliation via science teacher education.”
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Finding a Place for Race at the Policy Table:Broadening the Indigenous Education Discourse in Canada

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Policy Research Series (Institute on Governance)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tracy L. Friedel
Aboriginal Policy Research

Scholarly, peer reviewed paper argues the idea that emphasis on "culture" will improve educational outcomes with urban Aboriginal youth is not working and that the issue of race is more important in the urban context.

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Finding Points of Resonance: Nunavut Students' Perceptions of Science

Alternate Title
Ministry of Advanced Education's 3rd Annual Post Secondary Education Forum
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Marc Higgins
in education exploring our connective educational landscape, vol. 17, no. 3, Autumn, 2011, p. [?]
Examines Canadian Nunavut Aboriginal students' views on Western teachings in science education and the development of a culturally responsive curriculum.
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First Nation's Historical Centre for Tourism and Education

Alternate Title
First Nation's Historical Centre for Tourism and Education [Chief Poundmaker Historical Centre and Tee-Pee Village]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kenneth Williams
Windspeaker, vol. 15, no. 2, June 1997, p. insert

Discusses the First Nation owned and operated Chief Poundmaker Historical Centre and Tee-Pee Village which is open to welcome history buffs, campers, and community groups.

Entire issue on one pdf. To view article scroll to p. 18 of the special insert Windspeaker's Guide to Indian Country.

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First Nations and Metis Curriculum Units - Series II

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College: Department of Indian Education
Focuses on the heritage of First Nations and Metis people, including topics regarding role models, traditional plants, dances, legends and dwellings. Suitable for a variety of settings and grade levels.
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First Nations Control of Education: One Community's Experience

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mark Aquash
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 36, no. 1, Indian Control of Indian Education--40 Years Later, 2013, pp. 59-76
Seventeen individuals were interviewed about the situation prior to the band-controlled system, the structural changes which had taken place since control was transferred, and their hopes for the future.
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First Nations Early Childhood Care and Education: The Meadow Lake Tribal Council/School of Child and Youth Care Curriculum Development Project

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alan Pence
Valerie Kuehne
Margo Greenwood-Church
Mary Rose Opekokew
Vicki Mulligan
Multiculturalism / Multiculturalisme, vol. 14, no. 2, [1992], pp. 15-17
Outlines historical development of project to establish future training for youth caregivers and local childcare committees.
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First Nations Education and Minnis' Rentier Mentality

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank Deer
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 2009, pp. 94-104, 116
Examines the appropriateness of the rentier theory as an explanation for educational underachievement in First Nations in Canada.
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First Nations Holistic Lifelong Learning Model

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Council on Learning
Illustrates the correlation between First Nations lifelong learning and community well-being and how it can be used as a framework for measuring success.
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