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Cree Elders Workshop 6

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Sandy Lonethunder
Jim Hoostie
Pius Dustyhorn
Alex Bonaise
John Cappo
Alex Stick
Mrs. Waskewitch
Indian History Film Project
Description
Elders discuss concerns regarding: loss of Indian culture and traditions; failure to educate young Indians in traditionalways; young well-educated chiefs who will not take advice from elders.
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The Cushman Indian Trades School and World War I

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Charles Roberts
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 11, no. 3, Summer, 1987, pp. 221-239
Description
Investigates the closing of the Cushman Indian Trade School in1920 due to the First World War, an influenza quarantine, and reduction of federal funding.
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The Debate on First Nations Education Funding: Mind the Gap

Alternate Title
Working paper (Policy Studies, Queen's University) ; no. 49
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don Drummond
Ellen Kachuck Rosenbluth
Description
Discusses the changes needed to the structure and funding of educational services to meet the needs of Aboriginal students.
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Directory of Economic Development Programs

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations
Northern Affairs Division
Description
List of provincial government programs and services, federal government programs, other development agencies programs, and forums and training programs. PLEASE NOTE: For archival purposes only. Has not been updated.
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Does Postsecondary Education Benefit Aboriginal Canadians?: An Examination of Earnings and Employment Outcomes for Recent Aboriginal Graduates

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Walters
Jerry White
Paul Maxim
Canadian Public Policy, vol. 30, no. 3, 2004, pp. [283]-301
Description
Used the 1995 National Graduates Survey along with followup survey in 1997 to examine school-to-work transitions, using variables such as gender, ethnic status, qualification granted, etc.
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Doing It Right: A Best Practice Guide to Attracting, Training, Employing, and Retaining Aboriginal People in the Trades

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
ita [Industry Training Authority] Aboriginal Initiatives
Description
Discusses challenges and issues and the essential elements in employment counseling services and training programs including finding candidates, defining program's purpose, assessing participant readiness, and providing support and resources. Based on experiences of organizations in British Columbia.
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Donald Joe Sheridan Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Donald Joe Sheridan
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Sheridan worked in the Dept. of Natural Resources in northern Saskatchewan He was associated with the school for prospectors and with other government agencies. He was a socialist and a close friend of Norris.
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Education and Lifetime Income for Aboriginal People in Saskatchewan

Alternate Title
Setting the Agenda for Change ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research ; vol. 1
Aboriginal Policy Research Conference ; 1st, 2002
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Eric Howe
vol. 1
Description

Calculates the average lifetime earnings of Aboriginal males and females contingent on whether or not they earn a high school diploma, attend technical school, or attend university.

Chapter nine 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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Education Has Been a Long-Term Priority

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, February 17, 2003, p. B1
Description
Advocates that education for First Nations based on affirmative action is important for Saskatchewan's future.
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Education Reform Project: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Description
Looks at the Education Act Review Committee recommendations and the gap between first Nations and non-First Nation student outcomes. Report contains background papers, position papers and responses to the recommendations of the 2002-04 Education Act Review.
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The Educational Attainment of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Alternate Title
National Household Survey (NHS), 2011
NHS in Brief
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Sarah Jane Ferguson
John Zhao]
Description
Data from 2011 National Household Survey reports 48.4 percent of Aboriginal people have postsecondary education.
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Elderly Ladies Workshop 3

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Dan Pelletier
Harold (Mrs.) Roberts
Harold Roberts
Smith Atimoyoo
Indian History Film Project
Description
Elders, men and women, reminisce on their early lives involving hard work and strict discipline and voice regrets that the young people of today are not given enough guidance.
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Eliza Kneller Interview #2A

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Jamie Lee
Eliza Kneller
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Eliza Kneller where she describes the smallpox epidemic following World War I. She gives a description of basket making, an account of life in a Catholic school in Chicago and an account of New Year's celebrations amongst children.
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Exploring Multiple Pathways for Indigenous Students: Discussion Paper

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ministerial Council For Education
Early Childhood (MCEECDYA) Taskforce on Indigenous Education
Description
Taskforce examines ways of improving the transition of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, in primary and secondary school, to vocational education and higher education
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The Face Pullers - Unused Photos "Knitting and Spinning Department, Industrial School, St. Albert"

Alternate Title
The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Charles W. Mathers (photographer)
Description
Black and white photograph of a group of young indigenous girls learning spinning and knitting in the St. Albert Industrial School. Unused photograph from the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
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The File Hills Ex-Pupil Colony

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Eleanor Brass
Saskatchewan History, vol. 6, no. 2, Spring, 1953, pp. 66-69
Description
Brief description by former resident of the farming colony established in 1901 by then Indian agent W.M. Graham with the goal of “extending the training received by young Indians at the different government schools in the Northwest.” Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 66.
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Fine Day Interview #21

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr.) Mandelbaum
Fine Day
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he gives a brief description of curing practices. He also lists Cree words for various bones and organs.
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Fine Day Interview #22

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
D.G. (Dr.) Mandelbaum
Fine Day
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with Fine Day where he describes the experience of a man who returns from the dead. He also gives a general description of a sweat lodge.
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First Nations and Economic Prosperity in the Coming Decade

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Perrin
Thorau & Associates Ltd.
Description
Discusses the need for governments to remove barriers to First Nations economic activity and how more needs to be done to ensure that Aboriginal youth complete skills training, K-12 schooling and post-secondary education.
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First Nations Helping Fill Construction Gap

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Monte Stewart
Business Edge , vol. 2, no. 3, February 03, 2005
Description
Looks at an Aboriginal program that aims to generate long-term construction careers and will help meet B.C.'s high demand for skilled workers.
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Formal Opinion on the Relevance of Developing a Ministerial Strategy for the Socio-professional Integration of First Nations and Inuit People

Alternate Title
Formal Opinion on the Relevance of Developing a Ministerial Strategy for the Socioprofessional Integration of First Nations and Inuit People
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
First Nations and Inuit Labour Market Advisory Committee, [Government of Quebec]
Description

Includes statistics on employment rate, (general and data disaggregated by sex, age group, and Aboriginal identity), education level, economic activity, occupational level, share of full-time work, and incidence of low income, as well as discussion of government programs and agreements, current employment services, and best practices in the area of employment and training.

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Frank and Mary One Spot Interview

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Mary One Spot
Frank One Spot
Tony Snowsill
Indian History Film Project
Description
Frank and Mary One Spot give a general account of the movement of the Sarcee Indians.
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From the Arizona Scene: Two Innovations in Teaching

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
June P. Payne
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 12, no. 3, May 1973, pp. [34-36]
Description
Describes a program for using a greenhouse in vocational training and a centre for individualized learning.
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Funding For Métis, First Nations Trades Training Announced

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 6, June 2009, p. 21
Description
Looks at the program, Bridges and Foundations for Aboriginal Development, developed to train 400 First Nations and Métis people in residential construction. Article located by scrolling to page 21.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research

Alternate Title
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Métis Studies and Applied Research
GDI
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Description

Site provides information about GDI its programs, services and resources and affiliated institutes including Dumont College, and Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program, includes Library search access.

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GDI Launches Two New Initiatives

Alternate Title
Gabriel Dumont Institute Launches Two New Initiatives
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gaylene Poulin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 7, July 2011, p. 18
Description
Describes the Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative and the GDI-Saskatoon health Region Scholarship, both designed for the success of employers and recipients. Article located by scrolling to page 18.
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George First Rider Personal History

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
George First Rider
John Hellson
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he talks about his childhood and lack of schooling, his development of horsemanship, his membership in holy societies and his alcoholism.
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Gillette Chipps Interview #1

Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Gillette Chipps
Don Prescott
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview that is a general discussion of his life as a fisherman.
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Hands on the Future: Project for Improving Access for Indigenous Students in VET in Schools Program: Final Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Sue Helme
Angela Hill
Josephine Balatti
Gail Mackay
Anne Walstab ... [et al.]
Description
Study provides a national perspective on the role of Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) using data from a survey of over 20,00 students and interviews with school staff, students and other stakeholders.
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