Early Childhood Education

Description of the planning, development and operation of this program.

Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2013.

Press release along with background documents, fact sheets, biographies, and final report of the Minister's National Working Group on Education.

Compilation of 14 case study reports of initiatives in areas of education, economic development, community problem-solving, environmental and organizational management, service delivery, housing, and conducting negotiations.

Access to language archives for pre-readers. Links to words, colouring pictures, phrases, and exploring picture games. Over 30 languages represented.

Describes how relations to family, community and culture are Incorporated into day-to-day interactions at Multifunctional Aboriginal Children's Service (MACS) in Queensland, Australia.

Describes three types of instruction being assessed in this Native run preschool that focuses on Native American culture.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arkansas, 2002.

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

Looks at the success of an early childhood care and development program developed by a community based organization. To access this article, scroll down to page 42.

Study shows Native American pre-school teachers employ traditional cultural values and disciplines as teaching methods.

Describes and illustrates Halloween activities at the Salt River Agency in Arizona.

Synthesizes research findings focusing on educational and health services and topical areas related to those services. Findings will be used in the development of future programs.

Overview of strategies for providing effective education from pre-school to grade twelve and support for students and parents.

Study examines culturally relevant educational programs for Winnebago preschool students in Wisconsin.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2011.

Explores the differences of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers in cultural influences and practices as they relate to language learning.

Concludes that "early childhood educators should encourage and support Indigenous parents', families', and communities' efforts to ensure that their children acquire their Indigenous languages and cultures by identifying, embracing and incorporating Indigenous perspectives on how children learn in early childhood programs and classrooms".

Looks at Aboriginal children's experiences in a mainstream environment when coming from an all aboriginal pre-school.

Comments on the need to "understand the ways in which Indigenous children are ready to learn, and to acknowledge the skills, interests, and knowledge they have developed in their families and communities during their early years."

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--Texas Tech University, 2012.

Program participants improved significantly in language, motor and academic skills.

Addresses concerns regarding lack of cultural knowledge to inform programs of support, screening, and intervention. Paper from: World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education, University of Waikato, Hamilton, Aotearoa, New Zealand, November 27-December 1, 2005

Covers several themes: early childhood development, language and culture programs, teaching and curriculum, community involvement, student characteristics, and factors contributing to post-secondary success. Current as of 2001.

Summary of results of environmental scan and literature review, key informant interviews, and case studies conducted as part of the project.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

Examines sociodemographic and employment characteristics using data from the 2016 Census long-form questionnaire.

Gives highlights of articles in the issue.

Booklet provides the curriculum framework for the modules developed which focus on both the care and education for the African child.

Study included engagement sessions in Treaty Six, Seven and Eight regions, literature review, and examination of primary data from Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve (AHSOR) and First Nations and Inuit Child Care Initiative (FNICCI) sites.

Discusses project developed to reduce the generational gap in Fort Smith, Yellowknife, Tulita, Hay River, Fort Good Hope, N'Dilo, Dettah, and Inuvik.

Discusses the role elders play in the program between the University of Victoria's School of Child and Youth Care and First Nations communities.

Introduction to special issue.

Looks at the project goal of supporting Inuit Tapirisat of Canada in working on children and family issues by consulting with six Inuit regions about policy and programs. Shares results from interviews with Elders.

Paper identifies and documents examples of initiatives which have contributed to Inuit school success, identifies gaps in programming, and recommends a list of policy considerations related to Inuit early childhood education and care.

Paper focuses on child care and implementing a new national system which will be guided by four principles: quality, universally inclusive, accessible, and child care with a developmental focus (QUAD).

Reports on the the Amaujaq National Centre for Inuit education, health and social development, environment and wildlife, and the Inuit Knowledge Centre.

Looks at early care and eduction programs on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1981.

Study finds that cultural legends and stories familiar to historical, ceremonial and spiritual practices are vital to the cultural foundation of the Haudenosaunee.