Elders Roles

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2013.

Looks at the Cree concepts of land and place while on a canoe trip with youth, adults and elders of Fort Albany First Nation on James Bay.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2001.

Describes how the Kaska language was taught at a university-level course in the Yukon by Kaska Elders.

Review of book: Life Stages and Native Women by Kim Anderson.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of the Pacific, 2008.

Illustrates the various ways tribal colleges and universities are preserving and protecting knowledge.

Research shows that when educators collaborate with First Nations, Métis and Inuit community partners, there are positive impacts on school systems.

Presents key research findings and suggestions for classroom teachers and as well as strategies taken from the Alberta Education, Aboriginal Services Branch, First Nations, Métis and Inuit School-Community Learning Environment toolkit.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2001.

Educational Leadership and Policy Thesis (Ed.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2012.

Examines the idea of incorporating Aboriginal perspectives, content and knowledge into the school curriculum.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.20.

Reports on the course, Sustainability of Ecosystems taught at Brightsands Science and Environment Centre with a Traditional Knowledge Keeper in a tipi or on the open prairie.

Reports focus on community-guided education, northern teacher training, and preparedness of southern teachers for northern employment.

Rural Development Project towards (M.A.)--University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2005.

Discussion on problems of the younger generation, including alcoholism. Also discussed ways in which parents and elders can help by instructing children and young people and by maintaining the Indian religion.

Discusses an experimental Masters degree program held in a Saskatchewan First Nation community.

Highlights the contributions Joesph Medicine Crow has made towards tribal education.

Discusses how Elders shared their knowledge with youth through a joint initiative and workshops. Outcome analysis indicated a greater level of engagement by the students.

Reflects worldviews on the concept of "4" and the Seven Gifts. Duration: 13:40.

Describes a project that bettered the understanding of relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples and their respective intellectual and cultural traditions.

Integrated Studies Project towards (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.

Catherine Anne Martin examine the traditions of her Mi'kmaq family, and during a visit home for the annual St. Anne's Feast Day at Chapel Island, she explores values which have endured, adapted, and evolved. Accompanying material: Study Guide. Duration: 32:28.

Guide to accompany film, Mi'kmaq Family (Migmaeio Otjiosog). Contains resources, material suggestions and post screening questions.

Baseline data collected from 163 individual interviews and 8 oral interviews to determine Indigenous knowledge and land use for the proposed "Shell Projects".

Discusses the project to record the living history of elders for posterity by using state-of-the-art digital media equipment.

Examines spirituality in learning and culturally appropriate education from three different perspectives.

Explores the relationship between Nêhiyaw ceremony and Nêhiyaw laws and uses the sweat lodge ceremony to demonstrate the nature of Cree law and how it is rooted in the sacred.

Reflects upon the nature of the educational system that begins in September one year and extends to June the next year as an entirely non-Native construct and calls for a modified school year for First Nations schools.

Provides insight into the persistence of Pueblo culture despite outside influence and the need for schools to accommodate involvement of children in cultural events.

Educational Leadership and Policy Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Washington, 2012.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Washington, 2013.

Study found approaches and materials in use unsatisfactory and recommended increasing student contact with Elders and Aboriginal teachers. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.

Study involved three focus groups with a total of 33 participants aged 55 or older.

Highlights a book of First Nations protocols useful for ceremonies and traditional gatherings as well as for passing information to younger generations. Article located by scrolling to page 16.

Looks at the renaming of the Joe Duquette High School to the Oskayak (means young people in Cree) High School. Article located by scrolling to page 20.

Summary/Abstract of audioessay/podcast which explores efforts being made to preserve the Blackfoot language on the Blood Indian Reserve.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 2008.

Discusses youth making good choices such as staying away from drugs and alcohol. Article found by scrolling to page 18.

Overview of a curriculum which embraces the students cultural heritage through reading and writing stories.

Focuses on foundations of Aboriginal learning, programs where these principles are used, and how the knowledge of Elders and traditional teachers can be applied in the classroom.

Reports on implementation of recommendations in four areas: land; people; community economics, and territorial economics. Information will be used to develop a second Nunavut Economic Development Strategy for 2014-2024.

Comments on various roles of the strategy, school programs, tourism and investment, and reports on progress of action items.

Uses data from talking circles and focused conversations with students from elementary and high schools.

Study works with 25 Elders living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to explore narratives surrounding food and food production over their lives. Four themes emerged: family homestead, food as security, food preservation, and generational gardening. Discusses potential implications for future programming to improve food security.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brock University, 2014.

Overview of the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) and the establishment of the World Indigenous University (WINU) in 2013.