Policy & Planning

Provides information and suggestions centered around stereotypes, inaccuracies, omissions and biases in potential educational resources. Revised edition.

Examines positive and negative factors influencing parent involvement in children's' education.

Looks at the process of selecting models, identifies challenges and successes associated with planning, and discusses tribal culture's influence on successful implementation.

School Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2013.

Looks at the transformation of a school in Aklavik, Northwest Territories serving Métis, Inuvialuit and Gwichin residents. Scroll down to page 1 to read article.

Education Thesis (Ph.d.)--Lakehead University, 2014.

Examines different aspects of visual and oral testing.

Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Manitoba, 2006.

Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology Thesis (M.Ed.)--The University of Manitoba, 2012.

Purpose of research was to document successes and challenges encountered in the work of the Mamawohkamatowin Project, an initiative by the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Division.

Describes several events that provided incentive to further the learning process and the relevance of life experience. Advocates "teaching of sensitive First Nations issues in a non-Native classroom".

Education Thesis (Ph.D)--University of Western Ontario, 2016.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2006.

Curriculum Studies Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1994.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2011.

Looks at the differences between social-cultural environment and the educational system and high personnel turnover as influencing students educational achievements.

Argues that most children's folklore books distort the true meaning and style of the original stories and urges educators to teach authentic oral literatures.

Elementary Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2014.

Conference to establish parameters and framework for research and knowledge mobilization of an Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre, one of five being established by the Canadian Council on Learning. Includes State of Aboriginal Learning: Background Paper for the "National Dialogue on Aboriginal Learning by Marie Battiste (2005).

Scholarly, peer reviewed paper argues the idea that emphasis on "culture" will improve educational outcomes with urban Aboriginal youth is not working and that the issue of race is more important in the urban context.

Looks at some of the problems in the Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded school systems including: recruitment of effective teachers to work in remote locations, compliance with academic standards, introducing research-based reforms, and working with less resources and funding.

Review looks at effectively improving the quality of Aboriginal education and presents some recommendations.

"Final Draft for Sharing Purposes."

First Nations' Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 2000.

Compares two systems of education in Canada.

Covers enhancing awareness of First Nations and Métis cultures, policy leadership for First Nations and Métis education, and challenges and success stories for educational equity and educational governance.

Review of indicators of success, description of demographics and social conditions, education plan, and compares educational outcomes to non-First Nations and Métis students.

Discussion on the development and implementation of a sustainable education system under the jurisdiction of First Nation peoples.

Discusses performance improvements made by British Columbia, BC First Nations, and the Federal Government to enhance educational success for Aboriginal students over the past twenty years.

Argues that despite the fact that on-reserve schools seem to provide an education equivalent to that obtained through provincial systems, in reality they fall short of this objective. The paper also explores the issues that remain since control has shifted to First Nations Peoples.

Report identifies elements in a community that influence educational success, by using data from the 1996 Census and Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Education Survey.

Comments on the lack of training teachers and administrators receive to help them respond to the needs of First Nations students, and the need for curricula that reduces the disconnect between educational content and students and parents.

Examines programs and resources supporting the knowledge and resource gaps facing Aboriginal students.

Details gaps for Aboriginal student in Ontario schools and makes recommendations for changes.

Educational Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1997.

Looks at factors attracting teachers and the challenges of employment. Concludes with suggested resources.

Support document aims to build on the recommendations from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Education Policy document in order to guarantee, protect and enhance the rights of all children.

Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education. Grading Formula

Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education. Grading Formula

Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education. Grading Scheme

Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education. Grading Scheme

Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education. Grading Scheme

Inquest investigated the deaths of seven youths who had relocated to Thunder Bay, Ontario to complete their high school education. Grading Scheme

Program designed to address issues of poor attendance, low achievement and alienation with the school process.

Study involved Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods, Pemayetv Emahakv "Our Way" Charter School, and Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Immersion School. Focus was on four areas: academic success, cultural content, student self-concept, and community engagement.

Discusses the importance of classroom activities and teacher/student relationships in Native American education for the success of all students.

Looks at politics and practices of cross cultural communication by examining the historical and current status of American Indians as subjects and participants in the educational system.