Retention & Recruitment

Lists key findings, summary of recommendations, and response from the Ministry of Education to eleven recommendations by the Auditor General.

Teacher Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Michigan State University, 1994.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Virginia, 2008.

Study to identify factors that impact Aboriginal participation in post-secondary studies.

Relates James Bartleman’s initiatives to institute educational programs that provide more learning opportunities, suicide counseling, and promote literacy and education to the youth.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.26.

Statistics pertaining to demographic, social and economic conditions of Registered Indians and Canadians living north of the 60 parallel.

Annual demographics report includes, health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government about First Nations in Canada.

Annual demographics report includes, health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government about First Nations in Canada.

Annual demographics report includes information on health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government of First Nations in Canada.

Annual demographics report includes, health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government about First Nations in Canada.

Annual reference report on the demographic, social and economic conditions of First Nations people on and off-reserve. Topics include population, education, health and social conditions, housing, self-government and economic and labour force activity.

Annual demographics report includes, health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government about First Nations in Canada.

Discusses award-winning program used in an Edmonton inner-city school which is designed to re-engage students who are at risk for dropping out.

Research examines individuals enrolled in a Native Teacher Education Program (NTEP). Findings indicated most graduates considered withdrawing, but support of family and friends was a positive factor.

[Education] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 1999.

Albert Bellegarde, Executive Director of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, discusses education and attainment at Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's Cultural Day

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2014.

Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 2009.

Looks at impacts on identity, fluency, and academic achievement, links to economic development, lifelong learning and community contributions, and leadership, assets and challenges in establishing programs.

Prepared for The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), authors present findings concerning factors contributing to successes and barriers.

Discusses the planning and communication needed for tribal colleges and universities to create collaborative internship programs with non-profit organizations.

Study includes: literature search, qualitative survey research, statistical questions and Web scans of relevant programs and universities.

Discusses report by Thomas Berger, The Nunavut Project, which was used as the foundation for the Education Act of 2008.

Discusses study investigating risk factors for alcohol dependency among the Navajo.

Discusses strategies the Salish Kootenai College uses to help students remain and find success in college.

Arid Lands Resource Sciences Thesis (P.h.D)--University of Arizona, 2012

Discusses schools that use a Waldorf-based educational method with high-risk youth to augment curricula and engage students.

Adult Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Toronto, 1996.

First Nations Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2000.

Study evaluates the five week Nizhoni Academy, which is designed to improve students' success at the post-secondary level. Includes literature review.

Enrolment and administration trends in schools that serve Native American students.

Brief article on a presentation whose goal was to advocate incorporating the concept of "a healthy way of life" into nursing education and develop options for recruitment/retention of Aboriginals in the Faculty of Nursing.

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.

[Cross Cultural Studies] Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2011.

Document discusses practices that have been highly effective in the education of at-risk Aboriginal children. It argues that to succeed the commitment, support, and shared resources of boards of education, teachers, parents, community members, and the provincial government are needed.

Using an interdisciplinary approach to examines the various ways the term "community" is defined in regards to Indigenous community engagement.

Looks at partnerships between communities, companies, and organizations to build a sustainable and productive workforce.

Discusses mental health concerns including loss of cultural roots, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, depression, and suicide.

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.

Youth from Ktunaxa First Nation attended camp to learn about computers.

Aims to demonstrate that colonialism has continued throughout time, not only as a political ideology ordering relations between Native and immigrant nations, but also the primary ideology underlying the education of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Teaching and Learning Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Calgary, [20--?]

Looks at a set of entertaining DVD's designed to promote awareness of the Essential Skills program.

Discusses a program which provides unemployed Aboriginal youth the targeted training they need to obtain either advanced training or employment in a specific occupation or trade.

Comments on program that focuses on helping unemployed or underemployed adult learners to increase literacy levels.