Elders Roles

Looks at two forms of learning, a traditional community-based spiritual journey, and the academic pursuit of the knowledge related to Indigenous research.

Photographs, short interviews and statements appearing in earlier publications of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) Saskatchewan Indian Elders, Enewuk, and All Nations

Law Thesis (LL.M.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Presents the welcome page of the Our Legacy digitization project of archival materials relating to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples held by several archival cultural collections in Saskatchewan.

A 58.24-minute video of the 1994 Elders Gathering. Involved in making the video were director Marjorie Beaucage, producer and writer Doug Cuthand, director of photography Glen Markwart, and music by Edmond Bell and Ed Beardy. Special thanks were given to Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment, the NFB, Studio 1, and Wawatay Communications.

Historical note:

Advocates Aboriginal control of education with a unique approach to learning that involves Elders, networking and implementation in the community.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2008.

Comments from a bilingual teacher about his experiences and concerns.

Remarks from a speech on the virtues of patience, faithfulness, reaction rather than action, being rather than having, and the value of harmony with your environment.

Elder Emeritus Herbert Nabigon discusses his use of traditional cultural practices in the classroom. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 29 to read article.

Comments on the authors friendship and learnings of Indigenous knowledge from Elder Joe P. Cardinal.

Describe the creation and early years of the independent school created by Kwakwaka’wakw parents on ‘Namgis First Nation territory; discusses inclusion of cultural and traditional teachings, and its evolution as one of the longest running independent schools in the province.

Reports Elder Alfred Manitopeyes' emphasis on the ethical responsibility of educators to live in such a way that our words reflect our lifestyle.

Historical review of education by the people of the Plains prior to European contact.

Political Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.

Comments on a project that paired youth with Elders to explore cultural practices that could inform paths to living well.

Report draws seven conclusions from the data collected and presents recommendations that seek to continue the work that was started by the PoP project.

The custom of gift-giving at traditional ceremonies. How some ceremonies have been changed and abused.

Description of traditional Indian ceremonies and the changes which have taken place in them. Mr. Kanipitetew is concernedthat people are no longer following the strict rituals of the past.

Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2006.

Looks at household structure and income, parental education, food insecurity, language, cultural activities and parental residential school attendance as factors predicting obesity.

Introduction to Special Issue dedicated to the wisdom and perspectives of recognized Native American and non-Native American elder leaders in the field of Native American education.

Environmental Studies Thesis (M.E.S.)--Dalhousie University, 2000.

Looks at an evening of dance, song, food and games hosted by a group of students from St. Mary High School in Prince Albert for a group of Elders from the community. Article located by scrolling to page 2.

Study initiated to create a profile of Mi'kmaq learners needs.

Discusses food sovereignty and Indigenous ways of knowing with an eye to the conflict between promoting knowledge for the sake of resurgence and running the risk of subjecting knowledges, resources and communities to exploitation, criminalization and over-harvesting.

Describes project undertaken in 2000 by a grade 6,7,8 class to carve a totem pole. Site is bilingual Nisga'a and English and includes 4 minute streaming video.

Looks at the value of cultural knowledge as a resource for enhancing intellectual development in all students.

Teaching and Learning Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2003.

Discusses organization's activities which help build skills and knowledge to foster economic benefits in the community. Scroll down to page 56 to read article.

Interview with Elder working at the University of British Columbia First Nations House of Learning.

Interview with Elder working at the University of British Columbia First Nations House of Learning.

Cultural and Social Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Stanford University, 2005.

Book review of: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision edited by Marie Battiste. To access this review, scroll to page 125.

Book review of: Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision edited by Marie Battiste.

Physical Education and Sport Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1997.

Native Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Trent University, 2006.

Looks at the challenges of offering language programs at both universities and technical institutions.

Family Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 2001.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brock University, 2015.

[Education] Thesis (M.Ed.)--York University, 2006.

Describes the value of using Indigenous knowledge (TEK) from residents of Fort Albany First Nation to provide information about places of environmental concern near Fort Albany, Ontario.

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Regina, 2009.

Reflections on the authors experiences as a non-Aboriginal researcher interviewing five Aboriginal women about parental role in school improvement.

Overview of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana and the search for a Gros Ventre Elder to conduct community action research with.

[Conflict Analysis and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2010].

Examines how American Indian elders have been able to adapt and overcome adversities to achieve well-being.

Looks at the many contributions made by Elder Kytwayhat during her lifetime including cultural advisory for the Canadian Armed Forces Bold Eagle Program. Article located by scrolling to page 7.