Indigenous Control

Book reviews on: Coast Salish Essays by Wayne Suttles. Phoenix Indian School by Robert Trennert. The Good Red Road: Passages into Native America by Kenneth Lincoln with Al Logan Slagle. The Indians of Texas: An Annotated Research Bibliography by Michael L. Tate. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains by John C. Fremont. Among the Sioux of Dakota: Eighteen Months' Experience as an Indian Agent, 1869-70 by D. C. Poole. Sovereignty and Symbol: Indian-White Conflict at Ganeinkeh by Gail H.

Describes the philosophy of Rough Rock Demonstration School which is distinguished by it's local control and cultural identity policy.

Examines the challenges that face Aboriginal parents whose children attend urban public schools.

Examines the concept of self determination used in the Ramah Navajo community and gives a Navajo perspective on self-determination and education.

Education Administration Thesis (M.Ed.) -- University of Saskatchewan, 1993.

Concerns of La Ronge Band over federal control.

File contains a presentation by Austin Sterling. He delivers a short presentation on the positive aspects of having Band Schools. Sterling is himself the principal of such a school. Following his remarks Commissioners Chartrand and Dussault thank him for his participation.

The file contains presentations by Ron Zong, Gail Watson, and Jerry McNeil, of the Manitoba Association of School Trustees. The presenters discuss their philosophy of education, the struggle for Aboriginal rights, the need for Aboriginal perspectives and local control over education, building trust between communities, the legacy of residential schools in Canada, and related issues. Following the presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.

The file contains two presentations on behalf of University College of the Cariboo by Adrian Kershaw, Jane Teed, Marilyn James and Lisa Allgaier. Kershaw, Dean of Developmental and Regional Programs at the University, discusses Affiliation and Accrediation Agreements, and the critical role of Aboriginal control over post-secondary education for self-determination. Following his presentation Commissioner Mary Sillett discusses some of the issues raised with Kershaw.

Describes a innovative program in which teachers developed their own curriculum rather than having it imposed on them from above.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Manitoba, 1980

Announcement of software capable of printing in Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota/Nakota/Lakota and Dene languages.

New education policy will see control of education gradually turned over to First Nation parents.

Looks at the effects of residential schools and efforts to create culturally supportive American Indian and Alaska Native schools.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Ontario, 2013.

Study reveals that educators at locally controlled schools perceive themselves as having a greater impact on policy than Bureau of Indian Affairs school personnel.

Looks at the development of Mt. Currie Indian Community School in British Columbia which is managed by an all Indian Board.

Educational Leadership Thesis (Ph.D.)--Miami University, 1999.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Houston, 2016.

Comments on the educational leadership journey of Sherry Red Owl to advance tribal sovereignty in education.

Administrative and Policy Studies in Education Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1989.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies established 25 years ago.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1998.

Political, legal, and historical reasons why First Nations wish to have control over their education.

Presents themes of review: lack of willingness by the federal government to honor constitutional obligations; focus of providing provincial level of special education services; limited funding; lack of respect for First Nations knowledge.

Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology (M.Ed.)--University of Manitoba, 2008.

Describes federal-First Nation meeting in Saskatoon, where education committees from Thunderchild, James Smith, Muskeg Lake, La Ronge and File Hills presented briefs on needs to Indian Affairs Minister Judd Buchanan.

Examination of various perceptions held by individuals and how they can become skewed between cultures. Advocates mingling Indigenous and non-Indigenous values for a more sustainable future.

Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service Thesis (D.Ed.)--Cardinal Stritch University, 2006.

Description of a research project reveals meaningful community values have been adopted into the formal educational system.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--South Dakota State University, 2001.

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

Urban Leadership & Policy Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2002.

Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2014.

Responsibility for Duck Lake Student Residence to move to Saskatoon District Chiefs Council.

Book review of: Success Academy by Maryjo Benton Lee Peter Lang.

Purpose was to align findings found in report to the framework document First Nations Control over First Nations Education.

Comments on a review, survey findings, and analysis of the Northern Nishnawhe Education Council policies of secondary education programs and services for First Nations people.

Book review of: Survival Schools by Julie L. Davis.

Argues that the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada's (AUCC) probationary conditions aimed at forcing the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) to restructure its governing body is a blatant case of symbolic violence.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.12.

Discusses the history of instituting control over education in twenty-two communities in Quebec, including specific examples of successful programs.

Report on First Nations education in Saskatchewan presented to annual general assembly of Chiefs.

Comments on the evolution of chiefs roles to administrators, arguing that they need once again to become political leaders.

Discusses remarks by President Obama on the work of tribal colleges and how education and tribal colleges can help rebuild America.

Study involves uncertified Aboriginal teachers-in-training practicing in band schools while getting their teaching credentials.

Handbook developed to assist first time teachers in a First Nations school familiarize themselves with specific issues and aid in the transition to a new teaching environment.

Discusses the history of the Seminary for Cherokee women and the underlying ideas that shaped both female and Native education in the nineteenth century, paying special attention to the curriculum of instruction at these institutions.

[Education] Thesis (Ed. D.)--Oregon State University, 2005.