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Biculturalism in Postsecondary Inuit Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher Fuzessy
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 22, no. 2, 1998, pp. 201-209
Studies a survey on a first semester group of postsecondary students and their bicultural identity.
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Big Vibrators, Bums, and Big Explosions: Danger and Reward in Teaching Sherman Alexie

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
RosaMaria Chacon
Teaching American Literature, vol. 6, no. 2, Summer, 2013, pp. 39-66
Discusses some of the issues involved in using Alexie's works in university-level literature classes, focusing on the short stories Do Not Go Gentle, Can I Get a Witness? and What You Pawn I Will Redeem from the collection Ten Little Indians.
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Bird Delivers Education Message

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Morgan Beaudry
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 6, June 2012, pp. B-3
Comments on Simon Bird, fourth Vice-Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, who broke protocol by speaking to Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall out of turn. Article located by scrolling to page B-3.
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The Birth of TCJ: Father's Curiosity Launched Paul Boyer on His Journey into Indian Country

Alternate Title
The Birth of Tribal College Journal: Father's Curiosity Launched Paul Boyer on his Journey Into Indian Country
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Juan Avila Hernandez
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 1, Celebrating Tribal College Journals 20th Anniversary, Fall, 2009, pp. 22-24
Explains the history of the Tribal College Journal and its tie to Native American Colleges.
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Blackfeet Classes Draw Students, Young and Old

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jack McNeel
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 3, Building Prosperity, Spring, 2007
Discussion of the curriculum at Blackfeet Community College in Browning, Montana.
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Book Review Essay: Canadian History Textbooks For a U.S. Audience

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
C. L. Higham
American Review of Canadian Studies, vol. 35, no. 1, Spring, 2005, pp. 135-144
Book reviews of: The Peoples of Canada: A Pre-Confederation History by J. M. Bumstead. The Peoples of Canada: A Post-Confederation History by J. M. Bumstead. Canada: A National History by Margaret Conrad and Alvin Finkel. Foundations: Readings in Pre-Confederation Canadian History by Margaret Conrad and Alvin Finkel. Nation and Society: Readings in Post-Confederation Canadian History by Margaret Conrad and Alvin Finkel. Profiles of Canada edited by Kenneth G. Pryke and Walter C.
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Book Reviews

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Bethany R. Berger
Ted Jojola
William C. Meadows
Joshua Piker
Margaret Noori
Brad Montgomery-Anderson
John K. Donaldson
Edward W. Huffstetler
Carla Mulford
Elizabeth Archuleta
et al.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 1, 2009, pp. 143-192
Book reviews of 20 books: American Indians and State Law: Sovereignty, Race, and Citizenship, 1790-1880 by Deborah A. Rosen. Architectural Variability in the Southeast edited by Cameron H. Lacquement. Art from Fort Marion: The Silberman Collection by Joyce M.
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Bridging the Gap Between High School and College

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
W. Sakiestewa Gilbert
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 39, no. 3, Spring, 2000, p. [?]
Study evaluates the five week Nizhoni Academy, which is designed to improve students' success at the post-secondary level. Includes literature review.
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British Columbia First Nations Coordinators (BCFNC) Handbook: A Guide for Serving Aboriginal Students in the Public Post-Secondary System in British Columbia

Documents & Presentations
Resource contains general guidelines and specific recommendations for personnel who facilitate student transitions and retention. Topics include admissions, financial and cultural services, academic support, and maintaining institutional and community relationships.
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Brother Encouraged 'A' Student's Curiosity About Science

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Black
Windspeaker, vol. 16, no. 12, April 1999, p. 7s

Dr. Lillian Eva Dyck, receipient of the 1999 National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the field of Science and Technology, relates to readers the personal interests and influences that led her to pursue science.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.27.

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Building Aboriginal Economic Development Capacity: The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers

Alternate Title
Handbook of Research in Entrepreneurship Education ; [v. 2]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Robert B. Anderson
Scott MacAulay
Warren Weir
Wanda Wuttunee
Focuses on the Council's activities, in particular the National Training and Professional Certification Program. Chapter from Handbook of Research in Entrepreneurship Education, vol. 2, edited by Alain Fayolle.
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Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards (BBF) Program Recipients' Outcomes Report

Alternate Title
Indspire Research Knowledge Nest
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indspire
Reports results of Indspire's 2020 National Education Survey which was developed to gather information on post-secondary and labour market outcomes, recipients' experience with the program, and areas where additional support is required. Sample size was 6,500.
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Building Critical Community Engagement through Scholarship: Three Case Studies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Isobel M. Findlay
Marie Lovrod
Elizabeth Quinlan
Ulrich Teucher
Alexander K. Sayok ... [et al.]
Engaged Scholar Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Building Engaged Scholarship in Canada, 20105, pp. 33-50
Using an interdisciplinary approach to examines the various ways the term "community" is defined in regards to Indigenous community engagement.
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Building Reconciliation: Universities Answering the TRC Calls to Action

Alternate Title
Building Reconciliation: Universities Answering the Truth and Reconciliation Commision's Calls to Action
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Peter Stoicheff
Bobby Cameron
Robert Doucette
Blaine Flavel
Carolyn Bennett
Perry Bellegarde
Murray Sinclair ... [et al.]
Plenary event for gathering of university presidents and Aboriginal leaders from across Canada to discuss ways to close the education gap. Duration: 1:56:45.
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Calling A Spade A Shovel: Tribal/Ethnic Studies vs. University Policy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sid Larson
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 13, no. 2 & 3, Series 2, Summer/Fall, 2001, pp. [36]-48
Argues that educational institutions practice systemic discrimination through their policies, structures, and hiring and advancement processes. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.
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Canada's Aboriginal Education Crisis

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Robert Laboucane
Windspeaker, vol. 28, no. 7, October 2010, pp. 18-19

Looks at the need for quality education for First Nations children equitable to that of all other Canadian children.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.18.

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Canadian Studies News and Notes

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 39, no. 1, Winter, 2005, pp. 204-209
Lists relevant conferences for 2005 including: "Aboriginal Oral Traditions: Theory, Practice, and Ethics" held in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Canadians Have to Push Their Government, Says Atleo

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 8, November 2012, p. 11

Comments on an address given at Ryerson University inviting the graduates to play an active role in ensuring equitable treatment for First Nations people.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.

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The CARE Model of Social Accountability: Promoting Cultural Change

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ryan Meili
Alejandra Ganem-Cuenca
Jannie Wing-Sea Leung
Donna Zaleschuk
Academic Medicine, vol. 86, no. 9, 2011, pp. 1114-1119
A review of the University of Saskatchewan's CARE model ability to serve the health needs of their surrounding communities.
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Career Counselling First Nations Youth: Applying the First Nations Career-Life Planning Model

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Harly Neumann
Rod M. McCormick
Norman E. Amundson
Holly B. McLean


Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, vol. 34, no. 3, Innovations in Career and Employment Counselling, 2000, pp. 172-185
Results of field-test designed to determine whether the Model was viable, practical, and culturally appropriate. Involved 13 high school students from British Columbia.
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Career Dilemmas Among Diné (Navajo) College Graduates: An Exploration of the Dinétah (Navajo Nation) Brain Drain

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James McKenzie
Aaron P. Jackson
Robert Yazzie
Steven A. Smith
Amber K. Crotty ... [et al.]
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 4, Educational Pathways of Indigenous Learners, 2013, pp. 1-17
Explores the experiences of 28 Navajos who completed a post-secondary education, but choose not to return to the reserve.
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Career-Life Planning with First Nations People

Alternate Title
NATCON Papers 2003
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathy Offet-Gartner
Discussion of the counselling model developed by Rod M. McCormick and Norman E. Amundson which is based on an Aboriginal, rather than the Eurocentric worldview.
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Case Study: Stepping Stones: Certificate in Community Capacity Building for Rural and Remote Communities, Simon Fraser University, N’Quatqua, Q'aLaTKu7eM, Sts’ailes and Soowahlie, First Nations Communities British Columbia

Alternate Title
First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Inventory Project (FIMESIP)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF)
Comments on a program designed to help students identify, plan, implement and evaluate a community project.
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Case Study: The Childcare Worker Preparation for Certification (Initial Project) and Early Childhood Orientation Supported Program, (Subsequent Project), Prince Albert Literacy Network

Alternate Title
First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Inventory Project (FIMESIP)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF)
Comments on the success of the classroom model which has successfully helped a large percentage of participants gain employment in the childcare field.
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