Intention of competencies is to provide medical educators with broad thematic domains around Aboriginal health knowledge, skills and delivery of health care.

Discussion on the failure of western educational approaches resulting in the need to adapt a curriculum that supports the development of culturally relevant training and education programs.

Review cites recent publications and makes recommendations for future actions.

Highlights promising practices and looks into the two common threads within these practices.

Suggests ways that Aboriginal content can be incorporated into each of subjects in the Ontario curriculum.

Results of discussions with communities on issues related to Aboriginal teaching and teacher education along with recommendations for implementing suggestions.

Presents information to educate and inspire educators with specific, effective strategies and programs that may better serve the educational needs of Aboriginal peoples.

Discusses a project implemented to address the achievement gap between First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and non First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners.

Discusses success with training program developed to deliver culturally rich services to communities.

Looks at the four steps in the traditional Siksika approach to effective learning.

Website by June Kaminski provides information & links related to the traditional methods of informal & formal Aboriginal education.

Study looks at community involvement in the education of children and suggestions for program strategies.

Presents a wide range of activities and programs that reflect the FNSA's goal of ensuring culturally appropriate educational opportunities for First Nations students.

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of San Diego, 2001.

Contains links to lesson plans for bannock making (preschool), fish unit (Grade 2), moose unit (Grade 3), beaver unit (Grade 5), and rabbit snaring unit (Grade 9). Each unit includes rationale, web diagram, advance material preparations, lesson plans, evaluations/reflections, and brief profile of Elder.

Discusses holistic and culturally sensitive teaching principles as applied to the curriculum. Provides research guide for students and twelve foundation lesson plans.

Discusses the Traditional Pathways to Health (TPTH) project in which students choose a health topic of interest and produce a video to present to their community; emphasis is placed on a holistic approach to wellness.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2000.

Using the perceptions of Indigenous mothers to discuss the best approaches for Indigenous children's success in education and the role that parents and educators can play in that success.

Discusses learning styles, stereotypes, teaching evaluation of literature, interpretations and perceptions of Aboriginal youth, and challenges. Originally published in Equity in Education, April 1998.

Study concludes that higher education should value cultural diversity which in turn benefits the student, the institution, and society.

Brief descriptions of literacy in the Aboriginal context, present situation, historical context, central goals, etc.

Author uses traditional stories of Yamozha to talk about the relationship that the Tłįchǫ (Tlicho) have historically had and are rebuilding with the land; draws on teachings of Elders to discuss the importance of language, sacred place names, and people “living in spirit with the environment, with the animals.” Video of conference presentation: Trails of our Ancestors Duration: 47:22

Proposes general themes that introduce Native American content while keeping the best of the public school curriculum.

Discusses how the Cultural Preservation Endowment Program supports multiple cultural revitalization projects to preserve language, history, art, music, and dance.

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) consultation with British Columbia First Nations community representatives.

Study involved Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods, Pemayetv Emahakv "Our Way" Charter School, and Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Immersion School. Focus was on four areas: academic success, cultural content, student self-concept, and community engagement.

Advocates a more collaborative, inclusive approach to natural resources management research.

Using the principal of community-based participatory research, study explores quality of life for students to understand factors of academic success.

Studies six community schools between January and June, 2008. Chapter five from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

Considers access to college in an ecological context that encompasses family, tribes, life on a rural reservation and previous educational experiences.

Argues that the fort is a significant mythic symbol that reinforces colonial divides that continue to affect Aboriginal-Canada relations.

Focuses on ways to build Aboriginal leadership in the education sector and to increase recruitment and retention in post-secondary institutions.

Curriculum & Instruction Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2014.

Study involved interviews and focus groups with 55 participants, including: Elders, parents/caregivers, and elementary, high school and postsecondary learners. Identifies factors which have a positive effect, challenges which contribute to less favourable outcomes, and what elements are needed to ensure success.

Results of literature review and key-informant interviews conducted to aid in developing strategies for service providers.

Autobiographical account of a Yup'ik educator describing the establishment of a teacher-leader group, the Ciulistet, which combines cultural identity and the role of culture for Alaskan Native people.

Describes activities to date of a five year educational program set up to train teachers in developing culturally appropriate curricula through technology.

Discusses the importance of classroom activities and teacher/student relationships in Native American education for the success of all students.

Looks at the historical factors responsible for the success and struggles of self-governed tribal colleges.

Article comments on the influence of colonial history on the educational practice of educating aboriginal people.

Higher Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Loyola University Chicago, 2008.

Interactive website features teachings about the Indigenous knowledge and culture of five cultural groups: Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwe, Mohawk and Mi'kmaq. Contains links to transcripts of the presentations and free curriculum packages for grades1-12.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2010.

Looks at re-designing Indigenous school-based health programs and practices to include indigenous ways of knowing, learning, traditions, and values of the community.

Interdisciplinary Program in American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 2009.