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Architecture as a Living Process

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Douglas J. Cardinal
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Creating Power in the Land of the Eagle, 1998, pp. 3-9
Keynote address presented at the 4th Annual Conference of the Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society.
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Asokan (The Bridge): Teachers' Work with Elders

Alternate Title
McDowell Foundation Research Project ; no. 188
Teaching and Learning Research Exchange
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Linda Goulet
Joanne Pelletier
Shauneen Pete
Calbin Racette
Sarah Longman ... [et al.]
McDowell Foundation Research Project
Summarizes teachers' experiences with the Regina Public School program Elders in Residence (EIRP).
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The Autonomous Mind of Wasekechak

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John George Hansen
The Quint, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 25-43
Author discusses his understanding of Wasekechak, a Cree figure of autonomy. Scroll down to page 25 to read article.
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Beatrice Medicine, Ph.D (1923-2005)

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 30, no. 2, 2007, p. 191
Briefly comments on the career of Dr. Medicine who served as Academic Elder in the First Nations Graduate Program at the University of Alberta.
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Becoming 'Real' Aboriginal Teachers: Attending to Intergenerational Narrative Reverberations and Responsibilities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Young
Jerri-Lynn Chester
Brenda Mary Flett
Lucy Joe
Laura Marshall ... [et al.]
Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, vol. 16, no. 3, Sustaining Teachers in Teaching, June 2010, pp. 285-305
Looks at experiences of Aboriginal teachers and impacts on them as students, teachers and within the greater community from the narrative of colonization.
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The Best Kind of Wisdom: Elders as Instructors and Models for the Next Generation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Peacock
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 29, no. 4, Wisdom of Elders, Summer, April 24, 2018, p. [?]
Article profiles two Elders, Lorraine Greybear and Vernon Lambert, who are teaching Dakota language and culture to students at Cankdeska Cikana Community College.
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Billy Day Awarded NAAA

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mosha Folger
Inuktitut, no. 100, Spring, 2006, pp. 6-7
National Aboriginal Achievement Award (NAAA) presented to Inuvialut Elder who advocated for Arctic environmental preservation.
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Book Reviews

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Various authors
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 13, no. 2, 1993, pp. 327-371
Book reviews of 14 books: Proceedings: First National Conference on Cancer in Native Americans. "Proceedings" reviewed by Rene R. Gadacz. Gabriel Dumont Speaks translated by Michael Barnholden. The Early Years of Native American Art History: The Politics of Scholarship and Collecting edited by Janet Catherine Berlo. Hidatsa Social and Ceremonial Organization by Alfred W.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Five

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Students investigate the origins of their own communities. Chapter Five from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Four

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Focuses on the values of respect, responsibility and seeing others people's points of view. Chapter Four from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade One

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
Grade One: Growing and Learning
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Focuses on respect of self and others. Chapter One from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow. Note: Page after title page is placed out of order in error. Scroll past page 83 and chapter begins with page i.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Seven

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Students explore the basis of Aboriginal rights. Chapter Seven from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Six

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Overview of how the court system operates in British Columbia. Chapter Six from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Three

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Anne Goodfellow
Focuses on the rules that must be followed in order to achieve certain goals in life. Chapter 3 from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Between Nations: Grade Two

Alternate Title
First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[Anne Goodfellow]
Focuses on rules within the home, school and community. Chapter Two from First Nations Journeys of Justice: A Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade Seven by Anne Goodfellow.
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Building on Strengths in Naujaat: The Process of Engaging Inuit Youth in Suicide Prevention

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 2017 Northern, Rural, and Remote Health conference
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Polina Anang
Elizabeth Haqpi Naujaat Elder
Ellen Gordon
Nora Gottlieb
Maria Bronson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 2, Collaborative approaches to wellness and health equity in the Circumpolar North..., 2019
Describes the process used by researchers, Inuit youth, and a Naujaat Elder to create a resiliency based community youth project designed increase protective factors against youth suicide.
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Casper Solomon Interview #2

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Casper Solomon
Jocelyn Keeshig
Indian History Film Project
Consists of an interview where he gives a description of naming ceremonies, explains the significance of "grandfathers" in Indian sprituality, and recounts several ghost stories.
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CAUT censures the First Nations University

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Christine Fiddler
Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 10, January 2009, p. 10

Describes the action of the Canadian Association of University Teachers to censure the First Nations University of Canada.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.

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Centre Takes the Frustration Out of Post-Secondary Blues

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 19, no. 5, September 2001, p. 11

Focuses on the three week orientation program offered by the Aboriginal Student Centre and how the centre has helped students make a successful transition into the university community.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.29.

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Changing Attitudes, Touching Hearts

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Nicola Burns
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 7, November 2002, p. 15

Relates how a cultural awareness workshop for staff initiated by chaplain Leonard Bananish has changed attitudes about Aboriginal inmates of the Thunder Bay district jail.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.

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Circles of Understanding: Teacher's Guide

Alternate Title
Working with Elders to Teach the History of the Canadian Indian Residential School Experience
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Circles of Understanding Project]
Provides information on inviting Elders to speak to students about the residential school experience.
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The Community within the Child: Integration of Indigenous Knowledge into First Nations Childcare Process and Practice

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jessica Ball
Maureen Simpkins
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 3/4, The Recovery of Indigenous Knowledge, Summer-Autumn, 2004, pp. 480-498
Presents the results of a study which examined how exposure to Indigenous Knowledge in early childhood influenced both individuals and the community as whole.
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Coyote Tales: A Paiute Commentary

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judy Trejo
Journal of American Folklore, vol. 87, no. 343, January-March 1974, pp. 66-71
Stories told to teach principles of appropriate and acceptable behaviours.
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