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Status and Trends in the Education of American Indians and Alaska Natives [2005]

Alternate Title

NCES 2005-108

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Catherine Freeman

Mary Ann Fox

Variety of statistics dealing with demographics, characteristics of preprimary, elementary, high school, and postsecondary students, and educational outcomes.

Status and Trends in the Education of American Indians and Alaska Natives: 2008

Alternate Title

NCES 2008-084

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Jill Fleury DeVoe

Kristen E. Darling-Churchill

Thomas D. Snyder

Variety of statistics dealing with demographics, characteristics of pre-primary, elementary, high school, and postsecondary students, and educational outcomes.

Staying in School: Engaging Aboriginal Students

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

Brief discussion of risk and protective factors associated with completion, promising practices and programs, and recommendations for future initiatives.

Still Waiting at Attawapiskat

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Linda Goyette

Canadian Geographic Magazine, December 2010, p. [?]

Discusses the community 's ongoing fight to have Indian and Northern Affairs replace the elementary school which was shut down in May 2000 due to contamination.

Still Waiting for Truth and Reconciliation: A Progress Report on Indigenous Education in Ontario's Publicly Funded Schools

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Jasmine Hodgson-Bautista

Robin Liu Hopson

Reports findings from annual survey of 1,044 schools across the province.

Related Material: Infographic.

Stitching Together Literacy, Culture & Well-being: The Potential of Non-formal Learning Programs

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Shelley Tulloch

Adriana Kusugak

Gloria Uluqsi

Quluaq Pilakapsi

Cayla Chenier

Anna Ziegler

Kim Crockatt

Northern Public Affairs, vol. 2, no. 2, Literacy & Democracy, December 2013, pp. 28-32

Examines innovative culturally-rooted programs that mix traditional academics with life skills and courses to promote economic, social and cultural well-being.

Stories From School : Celebrating and Learning From the Success of Aboriginal Graduates

Theses

Author/Creator

Tracy Mercredi

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2004.

Story and Stereotype: Aboriginal Literature as Anti-Racist Education

Theses

Author/Creator

Isabel Gill

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Lethbridge, 2004.

Story as a Means of Engaging Public Educators and Indigenous Students

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Martha Moon

In Education, vol. 23, no. 2, Autumn, 2017, pp. 25-42

Explores importance of individual and community stories as a method of enhancing non-Indigenous classroom teachers' understanding and success when interacting with Indigenous children and their families.

Storytelling With Cultural Tools: Children's Engagement With Features of Oral Traditions in First Nations Cultural Education Programs

Theses

Author/Creator

James William Allen

Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2013.

Strategic Framework to Increase the Participation of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Health Careers

E-Books

Author/Creator

National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Strengthening Aboriginal Success: Moving Toward Learn Canada 2020: Summary Report

Alternate Title

CMEC Summit on Aboriginal Education

Council of Ministers of Education Canada Summit on Aboriginal Education

Documents & Presentations

Brief document outlines themes which developed during discussions held at the CMEC (Council of Ministers of Education Canada) Summit on Aboriginal Education, February 24-25, 2009.

Strengthening Our Voice: A Guide for Engaging First Nations and Métis Peoples in Public Schools

Alternate Title

Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 11-02

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Gabriel Dumont Institute

Karon Shmon

Sheila Pocha

Guidebook for K-12 school systems to strengthen and support children's engagement in education, schools and the board of education.

A Strengths Based Examination of the Educational Lives of Alaska Native Alumni of the University of Alaska Anchorage

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Diane Erickson

Describes study of successful graduates' pre-school through postsecondary educational experiences as factors contributing to positive outcomes.

Strengths-Based Programming for First Nations Youth in Schools: Building Engagement Through Healthy Relationships and Leadership Skills

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Claire V. Crooks

Debbie Chiodo

Darren Thomas

Ray Hughes

International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2010, pp. 160-173

Looks at how providing culturally relevant opportunities for youth to build healthy relationships and leadership skills has the potential to increase youth engagement.

Stringer Hall — Inuvik, NWT

Alternate Title

Anglican Residential Schools

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

General Synod Archives

Anglican Church of Canada

Discusses the establishment of Stringer Hall in 1959, and how Anglican involvement ended in 1970 when the NWT government took over administration.

Striving to Achieve: Helping Native American Students Succeed

E-Books

Structures and Strategies for Supporting Aboriginal Student Success: How Do Instructors in Aboriginal Controlled Post-Secondary Education Institutions Integrate Indigenous Knowledge and Culture into Their Practice?

Theses

Author/Creator

Starleigh Joanne Grass

Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2014.

A Struggle Towards a Theory of Professionalism For Māori Women Educators

Alternate Title

A Struggle Towards a Theory of Professionalism For Maori Women Educators

Theses

Author/Creator

Makao Teresa Bowkett

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Massey University, 1996.

Struggles and Triumphs (Editorial)

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Verna Kirkness

Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 18, no. 2, 1991, pp. 109-110

An introduction by the editor to articles presented in this issue.

Student Performance Data and Research Tools to Ensure Aboriginal Student Success

Alternate Title

Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 1

Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 1st, 2002

Setting the Agenda for Change ; vol. 1

E-Books » Chapters

Author/Creator

Heather Morin

Overview of accountability measures that have aided in student success.

Chapter ten from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 1, which is also vol. 1 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series.

Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.

Student Transitions Project: Web-Based Resources

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Ontario Native Education Counselling Association

Contains links to alternative and First Nations Schools, post-secondary institutions, community education services, Aboriginal student centres, Aboriginal services, supporting organizations, employment assistance, etc.

Students Design Project with Traditional Knowledge

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Christine Fiddler

Windspeaker, vol. 26, no. 2, May 2008, p. 22

Three recent teaching graduates of NORTEP advocate Aboriginal knowledge be added to the curriculum in Saskatchewan schools, focusing mainly on science.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.

Students in Jeopardy: An Agenda for Improving Results in Band-Operated Schools

Alternate Title

Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute) ; no. 444

Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute). Education Policy

E-Books

Author/Creator

Barry Anderson

John Richards

Commentary (C.D. Howe Institute)

Students' Perceptions of Bullying Phenomenon in a Native American Elementary School

Theses

Author/Creator

Katherine Bauer-Sanders

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of South Dakota, 2003.

Students' Play Fights Diabetes in Children

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Wendy Johnson

Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 16, no. 1, Sovereignty in Indian Country, Fall, 2004, pp. 38-39

A look at the play, A Day in the Lives of Max and Delilah designed to educate middle and high school students about the disease.

Students Take off Flying in Summer Programs

Articles » General

Author/Creator

Patty Talahongva

Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009

Looks at various summer programs held at tribal college campuses for elementary, middle school and high school students.

Study Guide: Shannen and the Dream for a School

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Janet Wilson

To accompany book about the young activist from Attawapiskat, Ontario who campaigned for a new school to replace one that had been contaminated by a massive diesel leak in the late 1970s.

Related material Still Waiting in Attawapiskat video.

A Study in Educational Anthropology: the Mescalero Apache

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Betty Lou Dubois

Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 15, no. 3, May 1976, pp. [22-27]

Studies ethnographic characteristics in relation to learning.

A Study of Aboriginal Teachers' Professional Knowledge and Experience in Canadian Schools

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Verna St. Denis

Study conducted to discover how to better promote and support the success of Aboriginal education in public schools, and how to create an on-going dialogue regarding learning within teacher organizations and the broader educational community.

A Study of Educational Cost Drivers to First Nations Education: Final Report Prepared for the Joint AFN/INAC BOFF [Band Operated Funding Formula] Working Group

Documents & Presentations

Author/Creator

Simon Management Services

Study conducted as part of the review of educational funding and "consisted of background research, surveys of First Nations Schools, and deliberations with a panel of First Nations educators."

A Study of Factors Contributing to the Success of Female

Aboriginal Students in an Inner City High School

Theses

Author/Creator

Darryl Bazylak

Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2002.

A Study of Indigenous English Speakers in the Standard English Classroom

Theses

Author/Creator

Andrea Sterzuk

Integrated Studies in Education Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2003.

A Study of Resiliency of American Indian High School Students

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Bill Thornton

Michele Collins

Richard Daugherty

Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 45, no. 1, 2006, pp. 4-16

Research suggests coping mechanisms for youth are affected by three major factors; family, school and community influences.

A Study of Saulteaux Culture With Emphasis on Language and its Implications for Schooling in English

Theses

Author/Creator

Erna Sawatzky

Educational Foundations Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1971.

A Study of School Attitudes of Grades 4-6 Indian Students in the Schools of Northern Saskatchewan

Theses

Author/Creator

Mervin W. Pentelichuk

Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1989.

A Study of South Carolina Teachers' Knowledge and Application of Selected Children's Literature on American Indian Culture

Theses

Author/Creator

Laura Stuart Becton

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of South Carolina, 2006.

A Study of the Development and Formative Evaluation of the Miyupimaatisiiuwin Curriculum

Theses

Author/Creator

Barbara Reney

Education Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2001.

A Study of the Effects of a Culturally-Based Dance Education Model on Identified Stress Factors in American Indian College Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Ferial Deer Skye

Orla J. Christensen

Joan T. England

Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 29, no. 1, October 1989, pp. [26-31]

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was used to measure stress and anxiety after presentations of dance sessions.

A Study of the Phonemic Aspect of Bilingualism in Papago Indian Children

Theses

Author/Creator

Alan L. Slaughter

Speech Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1956.

Study on the Fort Apache: Perceptions of an Educational Environment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Jerry E. Hutchison

Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 19, no. 1, October 1979, pp. [12-18]

Study explores the difference in feelings among a large number of parents, children and teachers regarding the school environment in the White Mountain Apache community.

Study Orientation, Persistence and Retention of Native Students: Implications for Confluent Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Graham Hurlburt

Randy Kroeker

Eldon Gade

Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 30, no. 3, May 1991, pp. [16-23]

Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes test results indicated boys had weak study habits, some negative study attitudes, which may be a contributing factor in high dropout rate. Author suggests confluent education may be a partial solution.

The Styles of Learning are Different, But the Teaching Is Just the Same: Suggestions for Teachers of American Indian Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed

Author/Creator

Karen Swisher

Donna Deyhle

Journal of American Indian Education, Special, August 1989, pp. [1-14]

Discusses ways for teachers to adjust standard teaching procedures to better address Native American student methods of learning and demonstrating what was learned.