Focuses on two major concerns raised throughout first decade's results from the National Indian Education Study: contextual factors associated with higher- and lower-performing students and how students see themselves in terms of their languages, culture and hopes for the future. Studies related to academic performance of fourth- and eighth-grade students in mathematics and reading, and their school experiences.

Critical review of policy problems that have application beyond the United States border and comments on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

"This article will provide an overview of the context surrounding the national crisis, as well as outline the bottom-up initiatives which have provoked a political response".

Presentation by the Chair of the Human Rights Committee of the Canadian Feminist Alliance on International Action regarding what an inquiry would look like and the issue of tensions in the design of a national inquiry. Duration: 1:15:52.

Discusses underlying factors that create risk, policy formation and best practices for prevention, provides tools for evaluation, and contributes to Inuit-led research.

Authors conduct a review of literature relating to the disparity experienced by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in need of metal heath care and discusses systemic issues that need to be addressed in order to provide equity of care.

Findings show that sexual education is felt to be inadequate and does not cover attitudes, beliefs, values or reproductive health. Concludes with a summary of recommendations that will be used in the development of curriculum planning.

Looks at the history of federal government involvement in Native American education.

Study suggests almost one quarter of children in Greenland are overweight or obese upon school entry.

Webinar focusing on research conducted by the Urban Indian Health Institute to develop a database regarding missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, key findings from the initiative, and future directions. Duration: 50:56.

Based on use of culturally relevant course materials and teaching methods, examines if Native American students in charter schools perform better than in public schools .

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Central Florida, 2014.

Lesson plan for Grades 6-8 teaching about the experiences of Native youth in Indian boarding schools.

List of 100 items including narrative and documentary films, and adult, young adult, and children's books.

Indigenous Nations Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kansas, [2007?]

Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research, this report provides an exploratory investigation on Native American children and youth and provides recommendations for research, policy, and practice.

"Intaked between 1/1/2009 and 12/31/2018. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children databased queried on 6/20/2019."

Looks at project (NACJP) that assesses the needs of Native American victims of family violence in California. Provides key findings, identifies solutions and next steps.

Description of the formation of a coalition formed in the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and their programs to reduce dietary fat and increase physical activity in children.

Chapter one in book: Lessons From Turtle Island: Native Curriculum in Early Childhood Classrooms by Guy W. Jones, Sally Moomaw.

"This report produces the actual national percentages and rates for well-being indicators for American Indian and Alaska Native children and youth."

Contends that it is possible to conduct successful programs of bilingual instruction, even in communities where the language is declining, but parents and instructors must be firmly committed to the program.

Presents parenting concepts based on Native American culturally-appropriate values and childhood stages of development.

Discusses generosity, the fourth principle. Fourth article of a four part series on the principles of the Circle of Courage.

Focuses on the development of mastery and competence in children. Second issue of a four part series on the principles of the Circle of Courage.

Relationship between childhood and the sacred varies between Indigenous communities in North America. Chapter in book: The Child: An Encyclopedic Companion edited by Thomas R. Bidell, Anne C. Dailey, Suzanne D. Dixon, Peggy J.Miller, and John Modell.

Identifies alternative ways to improve recruitment, graduation rates, research work and policy issues for government programs.

Environmental Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Minnesota Duluth, 2013.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 2002.

Comments on efforts to improve lives of women, children and spouses through renewal of traditions, educational improvements, self rule, and healing.

Key note speech and panel discussion highlights perspectives on racial equity to inspire policymakers, foundations and other advocates to make Native American youth a priority. Duration: 1:24:17.

Discusses growth and characteristics of gangs on or near reservations in the United States.

Study looks at services and supports available for Native American youth aged 16-24; barriers they face; tribal community strengths in accessing support; and impacts of federal, state and tribal policies have on services and support.

Examination of both racist and non-racist publications, largely published prior to 1970.

Study assesses Native American content of 34 elementary textbooks used in Virginia including some used nationwide.

Article describes programs that instruct traditional Native child rearing practices which encourage support from the extended family and elders.

Community and Regional Planning Thesis (MCRP)--University of New Mexico, 2011.

Comments on how the Circle of Courage bridges together Indigenous and Western knowledge and provides a foundation for positive youth development in any culture.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 1981 regarding an invitation by the Saskatoon Legal Assistance Clinic Society for City Council to partake in a conference on Native Child Apprehension on September 9, 10, and 11th in Saskatoon.

"This paper provides a very brief background to the issue, discusses the need for special native child care provisions, and outlines the kind of programs that exist at the present time."

Website contains media news, the Gigmanag newsletter, and related links and resources. The website also has information about programs on diabetes, drugs & alcohol, employment & training, youth, and general information on Grandmother's house, Nanegkam housing, L'nu fisheries, Ikanawtiket and the Kelewatl Commission.

Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, February 8, 1982 regarding a City pilot project to operate a day camp for Aboriginal children. The camp included excursions to the Forestry Farm, Public Library, Museum, Fire Station, and Pike Lake and was deemed a success by Council.

Discusses reasons for the shift to self-governed education.

Photograph of family posing outside of a house. Elderly man seated with cane at centre. Wheel of wagon visible in background.

Looks at assessment of health communication campaign directed at caregivers promoting increased use of culturally specific resources in health care, support services and programs.

Overview of three day suicide prevention program that builds on strengths of Native youth and includes training for local community members.

Study involved three focus groups with a total of 33 participants aged 55 or older.

Note on back: Louis McKay, his wife and six of his nine children in the one-room log cabin home at Buffalo Narrows, SK.

Black and white archival photographs depicting the changes in Aboriginal health care practices.