K-12

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education: The Alberta Initiative for School Improvement Approach to Improve Indigenous Education in Alberta

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Thelma M. Gunn
Guy Pomahac
Evelyn Good Striker
Johnel Tailfeathers
Journal of Educational Change, vol. 12, no. 3, 2011, pp. 323-345
Description
Presents information to educate and inspire educators with specific, effective strategies and programs that may better serve the educational needs of Aboriginal peoples.
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First Nations, Métis and Inuit Experiences

Alternate Title
Right to Read: Public Inquiry into Human Rights Issues Affecting Students with Reading Disabilities
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Description
Part of the report Right to Read: Public Inquiry into Human Rights Issues Affecting Students with Reading Disabilities. Discusses the continuing inequities experienced by Indigenous children with special needs, the impact of historical trauma and current socio-economic factors, and other barriers to success; concludes with recommendations.
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First Nations, Métis, Inuit: Outcomes & Indicators: Grades K-3

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
South East Cornerstone Public School Division #209
Description
Identifies four goals as the basis for building understanding and nurturing appreciation: treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical contexts of treaties and treaty promises and provisions.
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First Nations Pedagogy

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
June Kaminski
Description
Website by June Kaminski provides information & links related to the traditional methods of informal & formal Aboriginal education.
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First Nations Pedagogy Online

Alternate Title
First Nations Pedagogy for Online Learning
Web Sites » Organizations
Description
Contains links to resources for use in the K-12 classroom.
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First Nations SchoolNet and the Migration of Broadband andCommunity-Based ICT Applications

E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Tim Whiteduck
Aboriginal Policy Research, vol. 6
Description

Addresses need for federal policy on First Nations connectivity and ICT and possible elements, implementation, funding, and benefits of such a policy. Chapter seven 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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First Nations Traditional Values

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Floy C. Pepper
William A. White
Description
General discussion about educating children using principles from their culture, as well as a list of specific concepts.
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First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe Language

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Whitehead
Stephanie Mosher
Description
Video highlights efforts to increase number of Ojibwe speakers through establishment of immersion schools and by recording elders' stories. Focuses on two schools: Niigaane School in Minnesota and Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Immersion Charter School in Wisconsin. Duration: 56:41.
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Fistfighting "Super Injun": Reinscribing Native American Literature in the English Classroom.

Theses
Author/Creator
Marianne Frantzen
Description
English and Education Thesis (M.A.)--Arctic University of Norway, 2015. Focuses on Sherman Alexie's short storiesThis Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona and Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimi Hendrix Play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock, and the movies Pocahontas and Smoke Signals.
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Fleming Hall, Fort McPherson, NWT

Alternate Title
Anglican Residential Schools
[Fort McPherson Indian Residential School and Hostel — Fort McPherson, NWT]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
General Synod Archives
Anglican Church of Canada
Description
History of St. Matthew’s Mission and Day School, established at Fort McPherson in 1862. Revised version.
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Flight: Sherman Alexie

Alternate Title
City on the Hill
My Red Face Hurts
Documents & Presentations
Description
Teacher's guide for conducting novel study.
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Focusing on Long-Term Language Goals in Challenging Times: A Yup'ik Example

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Leisy Wyman
Patrick Marlow
Fannie Cikuyaq Andrew
Gayle Sheppard Miller
Rachel Cikigaq Nicholai ... [et al.]
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 49, no. 1/2, 2010, pp. 28-49
Description
"This article evidences how bilingual programming and academic achievement in English can go hand in hand".
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Fort Berthold Plans New Bachelor's in Education

Articles » General
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 20, no. 4, Tribal College Leadership and Vision, Summer, 2009
Description
Comments on a program, scheduled to begin spring of 2010, to launch a four year baccalaureate program in elementary education with a minor in middle school science or mathematics.
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Forty Years of Struggle and Still No Right to Inuit Education in Nunavut

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Derek Rasmussen
Interchange, vol. 42, no. 2, Circumpolar Indigenous Issues, Knowledge, Relations to Education, Science and Mathematics, May 2011, pp. 137-155
Description
Focuses on the battle for Inuit education, language issues, and minority rights and offers solutions to the problems.
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Fostering Indigenous STEM Education: Mobilizing the Adventure Learning Framework Through Snow Snakes

Alternate Title
Reports from the Field
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brant G. Miller
Aaron Doering
Gillian Roehrig
Robert Shimek
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 51, no. 2, 2012, pp. 66-84
Description
Looks at a novel approach to engaging elementary students with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) content through the culturally based context of an Indigenous game.
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Fostering Remembrance and Reconciliation Through Arts-Based Response

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jenny Kay Dupuis
Kristen Ferguson
In Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Indigenous Education, Spring, 2016, pp. 127-147
Description
Looks at the impact a high school stage play, that portrayed the legacy of residential schools in Canada, had on teachers and students.
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Fostering the Educational Success of Off-Reserve Aboriginal Learners on Prince Edward Island: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jane P. Preston
Carolyn Taylor
Darrell DesRoches
Alanna Taylor
Brittany Jakubiec
Description
Study involved interviews and focus groups with 55 participants, including: Elders, parents/caregivers, and elementary, high school and postsecondary learners. Identifies factors which have a positive effect, challenges which contribute to less favourable outcomes, and what elements are needed to ensure success.
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Foundation of ECD in Aotearo / New Zealand

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rita Walker
Carmen Rodríguez de France
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 30, no. 1, Indigenous Approaches to Early Childhood Care and Education, 2007, pp. 28-40
Description
Historical look at early childhood education in the light of the impotance of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Maori self-determination movement.
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