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A Strategy for Change: Supporting Teachers and Improving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit School Success in Provincially Funded Northwestern Ontario Schools

Alternate Title
Report (Northern Policy Institute) ; no. 6
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John A. Hodson
Julian Kitchen
Contends that in order to achieve student success, access to traditional knowledge and access to contemporary knowledge through a culturally responsive and relational pedagogy is necessary.
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The Strength of Women: Âhkamêyimowak

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Arden Ogg
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 32, no. 1, 2012, p. 221
Book review of: The Strength of Women: Âhkamêyimowak by Priscilla Settee.
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Strengths-Based Programming for First Nations Youth in Schools: Building Engagement Through Healthy Relationships and Leadership Skills

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Claire V. Crooks
Debbie Chiodo
Darren Thomas
Ray Hughes
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 160-173
Looks at how providing culturally relevant opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and leadership skills has the potential to increase youth engagement.
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Stress and the Navajo University Students

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
I. Linda Edgewater
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 20, no. 3, May 1981, pp. [25-31]
Examines some issues and dilemmas facing these students.
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A Stronger, Smarter Future: Multicultural Education in Australia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Catherine Rauland
Toby Adams
Reclaiming Children and Youth, vol. 23, no. 4, Winter, 2015, pp. 30-35
Highlights the potential of two philosophies, the Circle of Courage and Stronger Smarter, to increase student engagement and achievement.
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"Stronger Together": A Burnaby School District 41 Teacher-Inquiry Project

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ben Pare
English Practice, vol. 57, no. 1, Starting a Circle: Exploring Aboriginal Education, Fall, 2015, pp. 41-[42]
Looks at integrating Aboriginal stories, world-views, and principles of learning into the classroom experience. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 41.
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Student Success Research Consortium: Two Worlds Community-First Research

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dawn Zinga
Sandra Styres
Sheila Bennett
Michelle Bomberry
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and Education, 2009, pp. 19-37, 129-130
Looks at the approach to community-based research, ethical issues, and Aboriginal research.
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Students Becoming Aware of Culture

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 6, March 31, 1975, p. 9
Duck Lake Student Residence start a powwow and cultural program for students.
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Students Design Project with Traditional Knowledge

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Fiddler
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 2, May 2008, p. 22

Three recent teaching graduates of NORTEP advocate Aboriginal knowledge be added to the curriculum in Saskatchewan schools, focusing mainly on science.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.

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Students Thrive in Educational Bumper Zone

Alternate Title
Students Thrive in Educational Bumper Zone [Leap]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Green
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 9, January 1999, p. 27

Details on an alternate school, the Lloydminster Education Advancement Program (LEAP), which is geared to help high school students stay in or return to school by offering education to young offenders, pregnant teens and moms, students from a lower social economic setting and those who need more flexibility or more discipline in the school system.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.27.

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A Study of Indigenous Boys and Men

Alternate Title
[Fieldscan (RISE for Boys and Men of Color) ; 7]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bryan McKinley Jones Brayboy
Megan Bang
Jeremiah Chin
Amanda Tachine
Nicholas Bustamante … [et al.]

Attempts to identify, highlight and outline educational and social programs and interventions which address needs of 12- to 25-year-olds. Specifically looks what initiatives have been developed, where they have occurred, and what guiding principles and practices have led to success.

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Study on the Fort Apache: Perceptions of an Educational Environment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jerry E. Hutchison
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 19, no. 1, October 1979, pp. [12-18]
Study explores the difference in feelings among a large number of parents, children and teachers regarding the school environment in the White Mountain Apache community.
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Stylistic Growth in Classroom Native Music

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas F. Johnston
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 20, no. 1, October 1980, pp. [16-22]
Proposes a project to introduce traditional Alaskan music and dance into the classroom with redesigned textbooks and curriculum materials.
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A Summary of Saskatchewan Board of Education Initiatives for Aboriginal Employment and Student Success

Alternate Title
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 09-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Cathy Mills
Survey covered the following topics: increasing achievement and graduation rates, projected job opportunities within their division, awareness training for staff, and policies related to Aboriginal education.
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Summary Report: SD #91 Aboriginal Education Needs Assessment

Alternate Title
Summary Report: School District Number 91 Aboriginal Education Needs Assessment
[Report of the Aboriginal Education Task Force: Appendix One]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert A. Malatest
Irene Huse
Sharon Krebs
Mary Bumstead
Summarizes results of both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Highlights responses to questions in the areas of overall perceptions, curriculum, communication, support programs, staffing, and transition / retention.
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Supporting First Nations, Métis & Inuit Students Transitioning from First Nations Schools to Provincial Schools: A Resource Guide

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA)
Provides information about select resources in the areas of education policies, commissions and inquiries, supportive organizations, fostering success, learning about culture, language and history, alternative secondary schools, Indigenous institutes, and supporting health lifestyles.
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Supporting Indigenous Students Through a Culturally Relevant Assessment Model Based on the Medicine Wheel

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Roselynn Verwoord
Ashley Mitchell
Jair Machado
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 34, no. 1, Indigenous Youth as the New Warriors, 2011, pp. 49-66
Looks at the process involved in developing an assessment tool designed to make students learning more meaningful and culturally relevant.
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