Technical & Trades

File contains a presentation by Joan Ryan focusing on education for the Gitksan-Wet'suwet'en people, including programs offering fishery, carpentry, forestry and court worker training. She calls on the Commission to ensure continued funding for programs that educate Gitksan-Wet'suwet'en persons and return them back to their communities to help others. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains a presentation by Terry Hawkins discussing the difficulties of hiring Aboriginal and Inuit construction workers, due to lack of education. He is aware that students must leave Cambridge Bay and complete high school in the south and believes that larger educational facilities in Cambridge Bay are needed to accommodate the student population. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.

Nine elders in discussion at Saddle Lake Reserve. They talk about aspects of life before contact with whites, Treaty #6, the history of amalgamations and land sales, and a traditional story of a boy raised by buffalo.

Using data from the 1986 Census analysis was done on the whole sample as well as separately for groups on- and off-reserve, women and men.

Asserts that a multi-cultural Science-Technology school curriculum has the greatest potential for success.

Discusses the use of a non-traditional approach to teaching a statistics course to engage students at the Aaniiih Nakoda College.

General discussion of how cultural contexts influence success, with particular reference to a study conducted by Aaron P. Jackson and Steven A. Smith.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies established 25 years ago.

Looks at the investment of Lockheed Martin, The Boeing Company and Rockwell Collins to support development of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies aviation trades training program. Article located by scrolling to page 17.

Overview of information from the conference and interpretation of the materials by the Steering Committee.

Overview of Conference held in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 2009, which brought together stakeholders committed to economic development for brainstorming and planning.

Monthly magazine was produced by Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Press, Hampton, Virgina. Reflects the attitudes and policies of the time

Monthly magazine was produced by Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Press, Hampton, Virgina. Reflects the attitudes and policies of the time

Monthly magazine was produced by Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Press, Hampton, Virgina. Reflects the attitudes and policies of the time.

Monthly magazine was produced by The Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, Hampton, Virginia. Includes special issue. Reflects the attitudes and policies of the time

Audit focused on the Department’s two Indigenous labour market programs: the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy and the Skills and Partnership Fund. Covers period between 1 April 2010 and 31 December 2017.

Statistical data. 5 tables.

Discusses a unique veterinary technology course that combines traditional Navajo values, Western scientific knowledge and the management of an Elk herd.

Discusses how government boarding schools focused on vocational rather than academic curriculum.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2008.

Occupational Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2008.

Looks at the challenges and opportunities with Aboriginal participation and collaborative efforts of communities, governments, education institutions and the mining industry.

Discusses components of strengthening economic growth for businesses such as looking at previously untapped sources of labour including Aboriginal people and other under-represented groups.

Reflects attitudes and policies of the time.

Explores the instructor attitudes and teaching methods which students have responded to favourably, contributing to their academic success.

History Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Calgary, 1997.

Tony Wood was an employee of the Saskatchewan government and was associated with the school for prospectors. He was a friend of Norris and Brady.

Tony Wood was an employee of the Saskatchewan government and was associated with the school for prospectors. He was a friend of Norris and Brady.

Insights into how sustainable prosperity can be achieved in the North.

Paper addresses access to funding for creation and operation of educational institutions as well as financial support for individuals.

Case studies examine innovative models which provide career programs for secondary school students. Recommendations for action are included.

Discusses the new role the Gabriel Dumont Institute will take over due to the dissolved Métis Employment and Training Saskatchewan (METSI) Article located by scrolling to page 18.

General discussion of the school's history and curriculum followed by a more detailed look at the experiences of Chippewa students.

Looks at the Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives program which trains skilled workers to fill labour market needs. Article located by scrolling to page 20

Verna Richards ran the La Ronge Cafe in the 1950s and 1960s. She knew many of the local people including Brady and Norris.

Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2002.

Book review of: A Voice on the Land: An Indigenous Peoples' Guide to Forest Certification in Canada, by R. Collier, B. Parfitt, and D. Woollard.

Argues that emphasis on vocational curriculum not only stemmed from the belief that Native Americans were not fit for higher education, but was also intended to erase tribal identity, history, and communalism, and foster individualism.

Examines Aboriginal human resources issues including: challenges with the labour market, skills development and employment, and activities designed to promote business development.

An interview with Wilfred and Harriet Chocan about the joys and challenges in their lives from childbirth to caring for the elderly and death.