Leadership
Exploring the Concepts of Traditional Inuit Leadership and Effective School Leadership in Nunavut (Canada)
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jane P. Preston
Tim R. Claypool
William Rowluck
Brenda Green
Comparative and International Education, vol. 44, no. 2, December 2015, p. article 2
Description
Qualitative study reveals that traditional Inuit leadership is about promoting the personal leadership skills, interests and abilities of each community member. Study involved 24 semi-structured interviews with 14 educators
Exploring the Intersection of Education and Indigenous Status From a Social Determinants of Health Perspective: Parent and Family Engagement in Secondary School in Nunavik
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nicole Ives
Vandna Sinha
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-24
Description
Study looks at cultural relationships and educational engagement of Inuit parents, families, students, educators and community members in order to increase student retention.
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Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hamza Hussain
Yuktha Kowlessur
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 13, no. 1, 2018, p. 20
Description
Students' poem reflects classroom lessons on Shannen Koostachin and her advocacy for quality education and schools on reserve.
First Nations and Métis Education: An Advisory for School Boards: Module 11
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Loraine Thompson
Description
Covers enhancing awareness of First Nations and Métis cultures, policy leadership for First Nations and Métis education, and challenges and success stories for educational equity and educational governance.
First Nations Elementary-Secondary Education : A National Dilemma
Alternate Title
Verbatim (C.D. Howe Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Waubageshig (Harvey McCue)
Description
Comments on the lack of training teachers and administrators receive to help them respond to the needs of First Nations students, and the need for curricula that reduces the disconnect between educational content and students and parents.
First Nations Leadership Development
Alternate Title
Aboriginal Leadership and Management
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jacqueline Ottmann
Description
Study provides insight into the frustrations, joys, values and beliefs of First Nations people through the reflections of their leaders.
FNUC Needs Major Shakeup
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, October 24, 2005, p. B1
Description
Comments on the interim task force report examining the First Nations University of Canada that advocates a smaller Board of Governors allowing greater academic freedom.
Fostering the Intellectual and Tribal Spirit: The Role of the Chief Academic Officer
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Author/Creator
Deborah His Horse Is Thunder
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 26, no. 4, Tribal College Governance, Summer, 2015, pp. 34-37
Description
Looks at the leadership role that is responsible for the academic programming, curriculum content, assessment, instruction quality, and delivery methods in tribal colleges and universities.
Frankie T. Kipp Fights for Blackfeet Youth
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Author/Creator
Marjane Ambler
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 1, Telling Our Stories, Fall, 2005
Description
Highlights one individual's efforts to create programs to enhance the lives Native American youth through a boxing club, community center and possible suicide hot line.
From School in Community to a Community-Based School: The Influence of an Aboriginal Principal on Culture-Based School Development
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Brian Lewthwaite
Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy, no. 64, October 9, 2007, p. [?]
Description
Looks at influences on educational reform in the northern community of Aklavik and development of a science curriculum.
Gathering Held to Help Heal the Spirit
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Laura Stevens
Debora Steel
Windspeaker, vol. 24, no. 6, September 2006, p. 12
Description
Reports on leadership exchanges at the fifth global Healing Our Spirit Worldwide (HOSW) conference held in Edmonton that discussed healing initiatives, traditional solutions to health concerns, and aboriginal youth issues.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.
"Give It Your Best Shot!": Address to Columbia College Students Elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Karl Kroeber
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 24, no. 2, Summer, 2012, pp. 76-83
Description
Transcript of a graduation speech delivered in May 2009.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 76.
Giving Voice to First Nations Youth Leadership
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michael Lickers
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 37, no. 1, 2015, pp. 65-93
Description
Author examines the leadership narratives of 30 Indigenous youth in the context of contemporary Indigenous and Western theories and practices of leadership. Makes recommendations for supporting Indigenous youth to develop leadership skills and practices.
A Guide to Aboriginal Self-Declaration for Saskatchewan Boards of Education
Alternate Title
Research Report (Saskatchewan School Boards Association) ; no. 09-06
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Mâwandônan Consulting
Description
Provides information on how other organizations deal with self-declaration and contains an Aboriginal self-declaration form.
Hands-On Chiefs Undermine Indian Institutions
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, May 11, 2007, p. A13
Description
Argues that chiefs should be leaders and not administrators, further arguing that by governments turning things over for bands to deal with, chiefs become like Indian agents.
Hilda Neatby's 1950s and My 1950s
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kenneth C. Dewar
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 40, no. 1, Winter, 2006, pp. 210-231
Description
Reflections on the significance of the decade, based on a comparison of the different perspectives held by Neatby and the author.
How Leadership Influences Student Learning: Review of Research
Alternate Title
Learning from Leadership Project
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kenneth Leithwood
Karen Seashore Louis
Stephen Anderson
Kyla Wahlstrom
Description
Looks at available evidence to offer educators, policymakers and public answers to the questions of importance of leadership and the essential ingredients for success.
Humility, Persistence, Dedication: Three Tribal College Presidents' Paths Began as TCU Students
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mary Annette Pember
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 19, no. 1, Tribal College Students Today, Fall, 2007
Description
Highlights the careers of three tribal college presidents: Michael Oltrogge, Dr. Laurel Vermillion and David Yarlott, all of whom graduated from tribal colleges.
In Alliance as Native Youth Leaders, as Family
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Febna Caven
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 2, The Seventh Generation: Spotlight on Indigenous Youth, June 2013, p. [?]
Description
Describes the annual retreat of a culturally relevant leadership program that empowers young leaders to inspire positive development in their communities.
"In the Fall of the Year We Were Troubled with Some Sickness": Typhoid Fever Deaths, Sherman Institute, 1904
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jean A. Keller
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, Special Issue on Disease, Health, and Survival Among Native Americans, 1999, pp. 97-117
Description
Investigates illnesses at Sherman Institute, a Native American nonreservation boarding school, in October and November of 1904.