Early Childhood Education

Presents the results of a study which examined how exposure to Indigenous Knowledge in early childhood influenced both individuals and the community as whole.

Presents updates from Early Childhood Development Working Group by region and looks at items from the National Inuit Early Childhood Education Gathering.

Examines language programs in two First Nations communities to see if they are suitable for use in the revitalization of languages and early childhood development in other Aboriginal communities. Scroll to p.5 to read article.

Discusses plan to ensure all Aboriginal children and their families with have equal access to services that foster culture and language revitalization and promote holistic child and family wellness.

Focus on Aboriginal children from preconception to age six, as well as families and communities both on and off reserve.

Elementary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2015.

Discusses approaches to address culturally defined goals for children's early learning and development. Article from Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development [online] edited by R. E. Tremblay, R. G. Barr, R. De V. Peters, M. Boivin.

Study used a sample of 12 teachers involved with 213 Mohawk children between the ages of 29-60 months who attended the Step by Step Child and Family Center of Kahnawake, Quebec. Goal was to assess the Ages and Stages questionnaire as a culturally appropriate tool to recognize young children at risk for social or emotional difficulties. Article in French.

Program emphasizes teaching languages and cultures is fundamental, takes wholistic approach including parental involvement, teacher commitment, continuing training, and life-long learning.

Examination of child rearing expectations held by the Navajo and Hopi using the Parent As A Teacher Inventory (PAAT) assessment.

Looks at the Qeq College Transition program developed by the BC Regional Innovation Chair for Aboriginal Early Childhood Development, Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and School District 68 (Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools). The program supports young children and their families as they transition from early childhood to kindergarten settings.

Describes dynamic assessment as an alternative approach especially for young children with special needs.

Interview with two Indigenous researchers on early child development and families. Duration: 29:47.

Summarizes key findings into the steps taken by three First Nations communities to provide culturally appropriate early childhood training and care programs.

Discusses disparate outcomes in health, socioeconomic, and family welfare between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations, the importance of early childhood in determining life trajectory, current programs, need for performance data, and future directions.

Website contains links to programs, reports, publications and research that contributes to the knowledge about conditions affecting the health and development of Indigenous children.

Briefly outlines determinants of children's health and explains various options (both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) in programming and service delivery.

Summarizes talks between community members who work directly with First Nations children to help formulate an ECD Strategy.

Ontario's First Nations look at improving services to support early childhood development.

Overview of early learning policies and programs in provinces and territories as well as from other countries.

Discusses the elements, challenges, and opportunities for improving early learning and child care programs for Aboriginal children, and presents best practices within the communities to overcome barriers.

Uses data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children’s Survey.

Study found that risk factors for early otitis media in Native American infants included history of upper respiratory infection and maternal otitis media history.

Uses date from Australian censuses, Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC), and Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) to analyze levels of participation and differences in outcomes for children who did or did not attend preschool or kindergarten.

Comments on the struggle for equal and special rights for the Sami people in the Norwegian education system. Chapter from Writing Postcolonial Histories of Intercultural Education edited by H. Niedrig and C. Ydesen.

Looks at the Education Act Review Committee recommendations and the gap between first Nations and non-First Nation student outcomes. Report contains background papers, position papers and responses to the recommendations of the 2002-04 Education Act Review.

Presents findings from two oral health surveys of preschool children in the Sioux Lookout Zone.

Cites specific examples: Mohawks of Akwesasne, Aboriginal Head Start program, First Nations Parents Club in British Columbia, Katavik School Board, Saskatchewan Education Equity Plan, Peguis Central School, and Saskatchewan Indian Federated College.

Results of a 2008 survey include the benefits of these programs, the challenges of inaccessibility, and the need for Aboriginal decision-making.

Research suggests that mother tongue-based bilingual education programs benefit children's language skills and overall academic achievement as well as their self-confidence and cultural pride.

Identifies factors and literacy practices that contribute to marginalization.

Review of the federal government's policies and programs designed for Aboriginal preschool aged children 2.5 to 6 years of age established from 1994 to 2005.

Evaluation of six program components: culture, language, education, health promotion, nutrition, and social support.

Describes and analyzes program which was developed to deliver holistic programs to Indigenous children aged 0 to 6. Presents findings and recommendations.

Use of the constraints-needs model in assessment of the program, recommendations for improvement and tribal versus regional administration.

Human and Social Development Thesis (M.A.)--Trent University, 2011.

Curriculum Studies (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1999.

Health Research Methodology Thesis (M.Sc.)--McMaster University, 2012.

Educational Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Utah, 2000.

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).

Looks at 8 areas of commitment set out in the Action Plan: focused and active approach to suicide prevention, strengthened continuum of mental health services, youth skills, suicide prevention training, research on suicide and suicide prevention, communication and information sharing, healthy development in early childhood, and community development activities.