Policy & Planning

Discusses the changes needed to the structure and funding of educational services to meet the needs of Aboriginal students.

Argues that local control of education has many obstacles to overcome, both external and internal to the community, before it can be successful.

Commentary on the report Aboriginal Education in Winnipeg Inner City High Schools published by the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2006.

Using interviews and surveys with teachers and students to discuss the implementation of a culturally responsive education model for Math classes in Saskatchewan schools.

Chapter Four of Raising Adult Literacy Skills: The Need for A Pan-Canadian Response

Outlines background and purpose of the study, and reports on establishing an advisory committee and the principles developed in consultation with it, knowledge gathered through international, national and local site visits, and practices in place at Princess Alexandra Community School and Mount Royal Collegiate, Saskatoon.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Montana State University-Bozeman, 2006.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University at Albany, 2001.

Educational Administration Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1988.

Studies in Policy and Practice Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2011.

Authors of Collected Wisdom: American Indian Education describe their rationale for using story-based reporting of findings rather than the more traditional methods.

Discusses concerns which include intercultural communication, school climate, roles, curriculum development and implementation, recruiting, and placement practices.

Looks at lack of cohesion in government policies regarding retention of Aboriginal students in Alberta.

Explores the renewed focus on social inclusion and exclusion in Canada's public education system by discussing the changes within the education system, the major dynamics to promote social inclusion, and the impact the process on children and youth with an emphasis on Aboriginal communities.

Policy brief taken from the article Aboriginal Early Childhood Education in Canada: Issues of Context published Journal of Early Childhood Research, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2012.

Discusses the elements, challenges, and opportunities for improving early learning and child care programs for Aboriginal children, and presents best practices within the communities to overcome barriers.

Expresses the viewpoint that universities, in partnership with tribal groups, should take the lead in Arizona and all through America in improving elementary, secondary and university education for Native Americans.

Introduces special issue highlighting Aboriginal educational development and the need for cultural in education.

Integrated Studies in Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--McGill University, 2010.

Revised Edition

Description and history of role of BIA in operating 263 schools.

Chapter 3 section 3.02 of the Follow-Up Reports on Value-for-Money Audits, Annual Report 2016, Volume 2. Committee recommendations and detailed status of actions.

Three-month study consisted of data collected through secondary sources, field observations, and interviewing. Found that while the province had no specific policy, federal policies were in place for registered Status Indians. Describes policies and educational objectives and makes recommendations.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--The University of Western Ontario, 1998.

"This article traces the Native American policy career of William Demmert, Jr. from the development and implementation of the Indian Education Act of 1972 through the implementation of the Executive Order on American Indian and Alaska Native Education signed by President Clinton to the initiation of a unique research partnership to document the impact of culturally based education on the academic achievement of Native American students".

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.

Discusses the policies and practices involved by the Effective Schools process undertaken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for bureau-funded schools.

Discusses failure of language proficiency assessment tools to pick up the difference between Native English speakers and students learning English as a second language.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2011.

Discusses goals, issues and various options available when educating Native American children.

Verifies that data obtained from these tests and the resulting evaluation reports on areas of strengths and weaknesses are valuable to the school personnel who design individual education plans for students who require special education services.

Declining enrolment in rural communities has increased the use of e-learning as a way of curriculum delivery. Data provided will help educators assess whether an online learning environment is viable.

Factors that contribute to problems of educating children in various school systems.

Discusses requirements needed for educational reform. Recommends short and long term priorities.

Newly revised edition.

Looks at Potlotek High School, a community solution to bullying and low graduation rates at off-serve school.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2007.

Cites specific examples: Mohawks of Akwesasne, Aboriginal Head Start program, First Nations Parents Club in British Columbia, Katavik School Board, Saskatchewan Education Equity Plan, Peguis Central School, and Saskatchewan Indian Federated College.

Looks at instructional practices, curriculum content, and school climate to raise interest and improve academic success rate.

Webinar discusses culture, community, and place-based education. Duration: 1:08:34.

Examines how immigrants were instructed in their own language, but Aboriginal people were often instructed in English.

Researches how First Nations cultural access, practice & preservation are essential to the development and enhancement of second level support services to help Aboriginal students succeed.

Discusses Mohawk Education Project aimed at discovering how attitudes and behaviour patterns are acquired, and how to use knowledge to develop effective strategies.

Education of Exceptional Children Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1995.

Examination of educational practices reveals no consistent link between local control and a more empowering educational policy.

Suggestions on how to provide fairness and accuracy to Native American communities within high stakes testing and state accountability programs.