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Sámi Education in Finland

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pigga Keskitalo
Kaarina Määttä
Satu Uusiautti
Early Child Development and Care, vol. 182, no. 3-4, Special Issue: Early Child Care and Education in Finland, March-April 2012, pp. 329-343
Description
Looks at aspects of the Finish educational system including cultural awareness, school environment, and the challenges and educational development of the Sámi.
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The Sámi School System in Norway and International Cooperation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jon Todal
Comparative Education, vol. 39, no. 2, Special Number (27): Indigenous Education: New Possibilities, Ongoing Constraints, May 2003, pp. 185-192
Description
Discusses Sámi cultural autonomy with the introduction of a Sámi curriculum in 1997 and transfer of jurisdiction of the Sámi school system to the Sámi Parliament in 2000.
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Saskatchewan Leads the Nation in Treaty Education in Schools

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 10
Description
Comments on the importance, and success, of Treaty Education in Saskatchewan for kindergarten to Grade 12 students. Article located by scrolling to page 10.
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Schalay’nung Sxwey’ga: Emerging Cross-Cultural Pedagogy in the Academy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lorna Williams
Michele Tanaka
Educational Insights, vol. 11, no. 3, 2007, pp. 1-21
Description
Discusses a course, offered at the University of Victoria, entitled "Thunderbird/Whale Protection and Welcoming Pole: Learning and Teaching in an Indigenous World". Through construction of this totem pole, students experienced the Aboriginal ways of teaching and learning.
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School Attendance and Retention of Indigenous Australian Students

Alternate Title
Issues Paper (Closing the Gap Clearinghouse) ; no. 1
E-Books
Author/Creator
Nola Purdie
Sarah Buckley
Description
Explores approaches used to improve attendance and retention including rewards and sanctions, improved literacy and numeracy outcomes, teacher quality improvement and development of culturally relevant curricular.
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School Personnel and Community Members’ Perspectives in Implementing PAX Good Behaviour Game in First Nations Grade 1 Classrooms

Alternate Title
School Personnel and Community Members’ Perspectives in Implementing PAX Good Behavior Game in First Nations Grade 1 Classrooms
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ellie M. Jack
Mariette J. Chartier
Gia Ly
Janique Fortier
Nora Murdock ... [et al.]
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 79, no. 1, Article: 1735052, February 26, 2020
Description
Researchers used interviews and focus groups to collect data from 23 participants on the use of the PAX Good Behaviour Game in Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) communities. Findings indicate positive outcomes for children, but also highlight difficulties in implementation and the need for community consultation.
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Schools as Protectorates: Stories Two Mi'kmaq Mothers Tell

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Debbie Pushor
Bill Murphy
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 114, December 2, 2010, pp. [25]-46
Description
Looks into the experiences of two mothers with their children's educators.
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Science and Culture Nexus: A Research Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Glen Aikenhead
Bente Huntley
Description
Research indicates teachers' self-awareness, if they are conflicted about science and First Nations knowledge, will improve how they deal with the issue; and students avoiding science in high school and university could not explain why. Creative ways of diminishing instruction barriers are needed.
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Science First Peoples: Teacher Resource Guide Grades 5 to 9

Alternate Title
Science First Peoples: Teacher Resource Guide Grades Five to Nine
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Steering Committee
Kenneth Campbell
Jo-Anne L. Chrona
Nancy McAleer
Noreen Pankewich ... [et al.]
Description
Provides suggestions on how to incorporate Aboriginal learning styles into classroom teaching methods.
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Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide: Secondary

Alternate Title
Secondary Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
First Nations Schools Association
Description
Includes guidance for teachers on how to incorporate Indigenous science into the curriculum, thematic science units, and an annotated bibliography. Developed to conform to British Columbia curriculum, but material can be adapted for other contexts.
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Science for the Native Orientated Classroom

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Murray R. Smith
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 21, no. 1, May 1982, pp. [13-17]
Description
Examines teaching science in a cultural framework.
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Science Taught With a Focus On Values

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
R. M. Kalra
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 14, no. 2, January 1975, pp. [21-25]
Description
Discusses how science can be placed inside a cultural fabric.
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Search for Identity Creates Problems for Indian Students

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gene Leitka
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 11, no. 1, October 1971, pp. [7-10]
Description
Male students reverting to longer hair length encounter varying reactions ranging from acceptance to being expelled.
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The SEAS Toolkit: A Resource for Planning Your On-the Land Indigenous Youth Program

Alternate Title
Taking Care of What We Know: An Evaluation of the SEAS Community Initiative
The Supporting Emerging Aboriginal Stewards Toolkit: A Resource for Planning Your On-the Land Indigenous Youth Program
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nature United
Description
Offers guidance for getting started, designing, planning and implementing a program, and program reflection.
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Second Panel: Reclaiming American Indian Studies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Yellow Bird
Carol Lujan
Octaviana V. Trujillo
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 20, Spring, 2005, pp. 189-197
Description
Panel discussion on Native sovereignty with emphasis on education, particularly the Native studies curriculum in tribal colleges and universities.
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Section Two Editorial: Disciplinary Perspectives and Experiences

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Adam Pulpan
Celia Haig-Brown
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 87-88, 319-322
Description
Introduction to five articles that take Indigenous Knowledge and pedagogy seriously.
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SEED: A Ktunaxa Nation Resource

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Independent School System
Description
Selective Ethnobotanical Education Directory (SEED) compiled by four Ktunaxa/Kinbasket students. Includes information on plants used in daily life, information about the First Nation and a short quiz.
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Seeking “Mamatowisowin” to Create an Engaging Social

Policy Class for Aboriginal Students

Alternate Title
Seeking “Mamatowisowin” to Create an Engaging Social Policy Class for Aboriginal Students: From Student to Teacher; Entering the Social Policy Domain
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Erika Faith
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 4, 2007, pp. 22-29
Description
Relates a personal and professional journey, by the author, about developing a social policy social work course at the First Nations University of Canada.
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Self Government in Action in BC

Alternate Title
Self Government in Action in BC [Grade 12 Students from Saskatchewan Travel to BC]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Linda Okanee
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 5, September 1998, p. 33
Description

Describes Saskatchewan’s Thunderchild High School excursion trip to visit the British Columbia Sechelt Indian Band, the first Indian band to obtain and practice self government.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.33.

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Serving the Inuit Offender

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sarah Anala
FORUM on Corrections Research, vol. 14, no. 3, Focusing on Aboriginal Issues, September 2002
Description
Discussion of issues surrounding teaching Inuit and possible strategies to accommodate cultural differences in the corrections classroom.
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