K-12

Educational Leadership Thesis (Ed.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 1998.

The campus is an adult education facility for students wishing to take upgrading classes or complete grade 12. Research consisted of eight interviews and a focus group discussion about what factors had helped or hindered educational success.

Observes nineteen grade 3 and 4 children using the Coolabah Dynamic Assessment.

Methodology and findings of an assessment on Innu children in Labrador.

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."

Results from study involving Inuit, White, and mixed-heritage students living in a subarctic community suggest that it was more beneficial for minority students to be taught in their own language (Inuttitut) rather than English.

Longitudinal study conducted with 4307 students and average age ranged from 10.2 to 19.1 years old. Results were separated into five categories: always, preciously, subsequently, inconsistently and singly declared. Found that identification was related to whether or not they graduated from high school.

Looks at a final assignment completed by a student prior to dropping out of school.

Argues that funding processes should be less complex, allow greater flexibility, and not be proposal-driven.

Lists initiatives undertaken by federal and provincial governments, and civil organizations in response to the recommendations made in the House of Commons Special Committee on Violence against Indigenous Women report. Includes summary and additional notes for each initiative.

File contains 1 negative of an unidentified woman presenting a gift to a student at a school in Prince Albert (presumably All Saints Residential School), Saskatchewan, April 9, 1965.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1984.

Elementary Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2010.

Looks at the results from a Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) given to students in grades four to six to determine perceptions of science and scientists.

Teaching and Teacher Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1988.

Assesses programs and delivery of services to communities.

Study conducted with 116 students in Grades 1-6 from Alexander First Nation. Found that despite intervention, children did not increase consumption of fruits and vegetables over the long term. Results suggest that improving diet quality must involve home and community food environments.

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

Education Thesis (D.Ed.)--University of Arizona,1963.

Online conference consists of two panels which address the questions "How might data better help us understand the unequal effects of COVID-19 and ensure Indigenous capacity, preparedness and resilience?' and 'How has the community experienced COVID-19?'. Duration: 3:04:32.

Contains a review of the literature discussing socio-economic outcomes associated with improved literacy in the areas of employment, wages, crime, health and social engagement, and projections about the effects of expanding the Martin Family Initiative to communities across Canada.

Comments on a program, involving teachers, parents and students, designed to increase the reading proficiency of children on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Presents Angela White, from the Indian Residential School Survivors' Society speaking on the history and impacts of residential schools. Duration: 28:52 Part 1. Part 2.

Explores how social capital theory has been applied to Aboriginal contexts in each country. Chapter from Social Capital in Action: Thematic Policy Studies by Maurice Lévesque, Norah Keating, Jennifer Swindle, Deborah Foster, Jean Lock Kunz ... [et al.] Scroll to page 66 to access chapter.

Examines the functionality and sustainability of the Restorative Action Program. Third part of a multi-phased evaluation of the Program.

[Education] Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Arkansas, 1992.

Discusses whether the program changed attitudes toward American Indians among young learners and therefore potentially improve interracial relationships among Native Americans and non-Native Americans.

Examines Aboriginal learners needs in publicly-funded schools and training services throughout Ontario by looking at three policies which mandate to create culturally-sensitive schools, assure for taxpayer accountability, and address educational gaps.

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

Comments on the Nizipuhwahsin program's mission to use the Blackfeet language as a medium of instruction to develop students whom are knowledgeable in both Blackfeet and mainstream academics as well as community values.

Consists of literature review of effective practices, sampling of Saskatchewan Lighthouse Programs, and survey of student and parent perceptions of educational issues.

Participants discussed issues such as short- and long-term goals, curricula, teacher training, measuring success, administration, and responsibilities of major groups involved in First Nations education.

Colloquium had six themes: policy questions, context of K-12 education, curriculum questions, transitions from education on-reserve to off-reserve, governance and service delivery and publicly regulated education systems.

Discusses the successes and failures by the provincial government on their attempts to modernize schools, and promote racial tolerance and cross-cultural understanding.

Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2016.

Looks at constructive assessment strategies, that could be incorporated into classroom practice, to meet the needs of Indigenous students.

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

Looks at parent involvement in the school system and the positive outcomes that come from this participation.

News release outlining the main points of chapter four of the 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada.

Features interviews with Indigenous scholars about the policy document and a critique of the proposed Bill on First Nations Education.

Gives philosophical, economic and political arguments for separate schools.