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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stylistic Growth in Classroom Native Music

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thomas F. Johnston
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 20, no. 1, October 1980, pp. [16-22]
Proposes a project to introduce traditional Alaskan music and dance into the classroom with redesigned textbooks and curriculum materials.
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Summary Report: SD #91 Aboriginal Education Needs Assessment

Alternate Title
Summary Report: School District Number 91 Aboriginal Education Needs Assessment
[Report of the Aboriginal Education Task Force: Appendix One]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert A. Malatest
Irene Huse
Sharon Krebs
Mary Bumstead
Summarizes results of both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Highlights responses to questions in the areas of overall perceptions, curriculum, communication, support programs, staffing, and transition / retention.
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Summative Evaluation of the Elementary/Secondary Education Program on Reserve. Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evaluation
Performance Measurement
and Review Branch
Audit and Evaluation Sector
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Objective of the programming is to provide eligible students living in a First Nations community with education programs comparable to those that are required in provincial schools.
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Summer Diabetes Programs a Healthy Hit

Articles » General
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 15, no. 2, Reclaiming Native Health, Winter, 2003
Describes the Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College annual summer science program which includes diabetes education.
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Support for First Nations Students: The Significance of the Aboriginal Resource Teacher’s Role

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Jody Alexander
Judy Hewitt
Thérèse Narbonne
Aboriginal Policy Research, vol. 6

Focus on role of resource teacher: support students, promote pride, assist students with being in dual worlds, bridge between home and school, and provide appreciation of Aboriginal culture to all. Chapter two from Learning, Technology, and Traditions, which is vol. 6 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the third annual  Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.

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Supporting First Nations, Métis & Inuit Students Transitioning from First Nations Schools to Provincial Schools: A Resource Guide

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA)
Provides information about select resources in the areas of education policies, commissions and inquiries, supportive organizations, fostering success, learning about culture, language and history, alternative secondary schools, Indigenous institutes, and supporting health lifestyles.
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Survey on Indigenous Teachers Manitoba Report 2017

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Teachers' Questionnaire Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Inclusion Directorate, [Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning]

Survey asked questions about ancestry, cultural-linguistic identity, participation in professional learning activities, language fluency, knowledge of specific Indigenous subject areas, and comfort level in integrating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom.

Related Material:

Aboriginal Teachers' Questionnaire Report 2013

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